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Registered Midwife at Standard Specialist Hospital

Standard Specialist Hospital is a 24-hour secondary services hospital in the heart of Kano State that provides high-quality healthcare services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registered Midwife

Location: Tarauni, Kano

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Midwife will be responsible for providing maternal and newborn care services with a focus on the prevention, early detection, and management of neonatal jaundice.

The midwife will work in health facilities and community settings, delivering clinical care, supporting newborn monitoring, and educating families on neonatal health and jaundice prevention.

The role includes close collaboration with healthcare teams, community health workers, and families to ensure timely intervention for newborns at risk.

Key Responsibilities

● Provide routine maternal and neonatal care with a focus on the early detection and management of neonatal jaundice.

● Conduct regular physical assessments of newborns, monitoring for signs of jaundice.

● Administer appropriate treatments for neonatal jaundice, following established protocols, including phototherapy and referrals to higher-level care if necessary.

● Work closely with pediatricians and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for newborns.

● Educate mothers and families on the causes, signs, and prevention of neonatal jaundice.

● Provide breastfeeding support and counseling, emphasizing its role in preventing jaundice.

● Offer guidance on monitoring infants at home for early signs of jaundice and the importance of seeking timely medical attention.

● Accurately document all newborn assessments, treatments, and follow-up care in patient records.

●Report any complications or critical cases to the Matron and refer severe cases to appropriate healthcare facilities.

● Contribute to data collection for monitoring and evaluation purposes, including reporting on neonatal jaundice cases and treatment outcomes.

● Work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, including doctors, nurses, to ensure continuity of care for mothers and newborns.

● Coordinate with local health facilities to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and referral for neonatal jaundice cases.

Qualification and Experience

●Registered Midwife (RM)

●At least 4 years of experience in maternal and newborn care, including neonatal care. Experience in managing neonatal jaundice or related conditions is an advantage

● Strong clinical skills in maternal and newborn health, including the ability to recognize signs of neonatal jaundice.

● Knowledge of neonatal health interventions, including phototherapy and other jaundice treatments.

● Excellent communication and counseling skills to educate families and promote health-seeking behavior.

● Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Competencies:

● Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

● Culturally sensitive, with an understanding of local health practices and community engagement.

● Good problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

● Ability to work under pressure.

● Proficient in medical record-keeping and reporting.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2024.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and copies of Credentials to: adambgalla@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.


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Asma'u shehu Muhammad
13 Nov, 2024

We are appreciating about your efforts,you are among the best hospital in kamo we are proud of you,

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