The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMF-M) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi government in the health sector. Our mission is to improve the health and lives of children and families with HIV, cancer and blood disorders through high quality, high impact, ethical, state of the art comprehensive care and treatment, training of health professionals and clinical research. We have a vibrant and thriving maternal health program main site at Area 25 Health Centre that ensures prevention/reduction of stillbirths, neonatal deaths and maternal morbidity and mortality.  We are situated within the Kamuzu Central Hospital premises, opposite Kamuzu College of Nursing.

BCMCF-M invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of:

Position:  Registered Nurse/Midwife

Reports to:      Senior Nursing and Midwifery Officer

Location:         Area 25 Health Centre

  JOB FUNCTION

Midwifery is a profession with a unique body of knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes drawn from disciplines shared by other health professions such as science and sociology, but practiced by midwives within a professional framework of autonomy, partnership, ethics and accountability.

JOB SUMMARY /OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Nurse/Midwife will be responsible for giving high standards of care to patients/clients under the supervision of the designated Senior Nursing Officer. As part of a multidisciplinary team, she/he will be expected to assess clients, respond to needs, recognizes abnormal findings, and escalates care. She/he should be prepared to work in ANC, Prenatal ward, Labour Ward, Theatre and both High and Low-risks.

KEY DUTIES /RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO;

• Plans and implements comprehensive quality care using the nursing/midwifery process and critical thinking
• Provide optimal care to the individual patient/client in a non-judgmental environment where patients and caregivers feel safe and comfortable
• Facilitates adherence to standard Infection prevention and control practices.
• Documents and maintains accurate records of all nursing and midwifery care activities provided.
• Prepares, restocks; and keeps clean and tidy all working areas, examination rooms, wards and delivery rooms
• Ensure that all clients are accurately and thoroughly assessed on admission
• Appropriately triages patients and escalates care in a timely manner for medical/senior review.
• Administers medication and treatment prescribed for the patients accurately and on time.
• Attends morning handovers and participates in clinical decision-making in grand rounds.
• Conducts routine educational sessions for patients and families in the clinic and on the wards.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training programs which may be conducted within or outside the clinic if required.
• Supervises and mentors students and junior staff ensuring adherence to protocols and procedures
• Appropriately prepares and assists surgeons during operative procedures
• Analyzes data and uses it for decision making
• Carry out all the responsibilities as delegated by the facility leaders and management.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of BSc Degree in Nursing and Midwifery obtained from a recognized institution
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Training in midwifery and emergency obstetrics is essential.
• Recognized Mentorship Training will be an advantage
• Training in midwifery and emergency obstetrics is essential.
• Recognized Mentorship Training will be an advantage
• Efficient communication skills in Chichewa and English
• Motivation and enthusiasm to learn and improve
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care
• Capacity to use critical thinking
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High level of respect and care for patients/clients

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should address their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae and names of  three traceable referees who are not relatives  to :

The Executive Director

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Malawi

P/Bag B-397

Lilongwe 3

E-mail:   [email protected]

Closing date for receiving applications is on 3 ^rd  March, 2023. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.