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Job Description
Job Title : ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Nurse (maternity cover )
Reports to : ; ; ; ; Midwife Supervisor ;
Location : ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Irbid
BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is a global , humanitarian , nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs . Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses , International Medical Corps is a private , voluntary , nonpolitical , nonsectarian organization . Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide . By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk , and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations , International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self -reliance .
JOB SUMMARY
Scope of Work :
The main purpose of the position is to provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies , doing follow up before , during and after delivery , according to IMC obstetrical and reproductive health protocols , universal hygienic and newborn caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor , in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post -delivery complications .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Implement all the protocols and hygiene procedures , in order to warrant the quality of the care .
- In collaboration with the midwives , ensures that each patient admitted in the facility is followed diligently and the orders from the treating Obstetrician are followed properly . ;
- Ensure that all the administrative procedures and documents are filled in correctly
- Performs all clinical tasks assigned as per recommendations from the obstetrician and records clinical details of the patients properly in the files . This includes following up patients , measuring vital signs , administering medications and performing clinical tasks .
- Properly following up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge , informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding , vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices .
- Ensures that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with IMC protocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the required documents .
- Participates in the organization of the ward in collaboration with other midwives and the maternity ward supervisor .
- Ensures effective handover the patients at the end of the shift . Documents all relevant clinical details of the patient in the handover notes and ensures that all patients especially high risk cases are handed over to the next shift .
- Participates in ward rounds during the shifts and documents relevant information .
- Provides health education sessions to the patients admitted in the facility . Ensures that adequate information is given to the patients about their condition and explains dos and don &rsquo ;ts to postpartum patients .
- Provides relevant information to the patients about the daily care of their newborn babies .
- Performs any other clinical tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications :
- Education / Degree : Bachelor &rsquo ;s degree in Nursing ; valid registration with JMNCA
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a recognized hospital
- Experience in a Maternity facility would be an advantage
- INGO experience would be an added advantage
Compliance & ; Ethics
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps . As applicable to the position , maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps &rsquo ; and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards . ; Conducts work with the highest level of integrity . Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values .
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive .
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , national or ethnic origin , age , disability or status as a veteran .
This job description is subject to periodic review and adjustment in order to achieve IMC &rsquo ;s goals in Jordan , and any changes to JD will be discussed and agreed