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AsOne Ministries | Enrolled Midwife

AsOne Ministries is a non-profit organization making disciples of Jesus and creating

sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health, and agriculture that holistically

address poverty in rural, underserved communities. We exist to end spiritual, relational,

and economic poverty one community at a time across Uganda. Our approach

concentrates on individual communities through a process of personal and communal

transformational development.

Position Summary: An enrolled midwife plays a crucial role in providing care and support

to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. You offer a range of services

including prenatal care, assistance during labor and delivery, breastfeeding support,

newborn care, and guidance on reproductive health. Midwives focus on promoting

healthy pregnancies, empowering women, and ensuring safe childbirth experiences.

Job details

● Full Time

● Based in one community

● Contract renewals are yearly

● Reports to the clinical officer

Job Responsibilities

● Prenatal care: Provide comprehensive prenatal care to expectant mothers,

including conducting physical examination, monitoring fetal development, and

offering guidance on nutrition, exercise, and prenatal testing

● Labor support, during labor and childbirth: Offer emotional support, coaching,

and medical assistance .You monitor the progress of labor, assess the well-being

of the mother and baby, and provide pain management techniques.

● Delivery assistance: Assist with childbirth, ensuring a safe and comfortable

delivery for both the mother and baby with emphasis on prevention of infection

and control according to MoH guidelines

● Postpartum care: After childbirth, you provide postpartum care to both the mother

and newborn, this includes monitoring recovery, assessing breastfeeding,

immunization, offering newborn care guidance, and providing support for

emotional adjustment

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● Education and counseling: Educate expectant mothers and their families about

pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care, offer counseling on topics such as

childbirth options, newborn care, breastfeeding, family planning, and

recommended diet

● Collaboration with healthcare providers: Collaborate with other health care

professionals to ensure comprehensive care for mothers and babies, you may

consult with or organize appropriate referrals to patients to specialists when you

have identified high-risk pregnancies

● Advocacy and Empowerment: Advocate for the rights and choices of women in

childbirth. You empower women to make informed decisions about healthcare and

support their autonomy throughout the childbirth process

● Continuing education and research: Engage in ongoing education and

professional development to stay updated on best practices and advances in

maternity care

● Community outreach: Engage in community outreach and education programs to

promote maternal and infant health, address disparities in health care access,

provide support, and participate in conducting community health activities related

to reproductive health

● Documentation and record keeping: Maintain detailed record of prenatal care,

childbirth, and postpartum follow-up to ensure accurate and comprehensive

medical documentation and continuity of care

● Participating in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring tem

● Plan, organize, and implement all sexual and reproductive health activities

● Maintain a clean and healthy environment for the patients

● Participate in clinical ward rounds and provide bedside nursing care for patients

as a member of the caring team

● Adhere to the professional code of conduct and ethics

● Participate in any other activity as directed by supervisor

Position Qualifications

● Completion of midwifery course with a certificate or diploma in midwifery

● Competence in clinical skills such as prenatal care, childbirth assistance, and

postnatal care is crucial

● Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, compassion, and ability to provide emotional

support to expectant mothers.

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Characters and Personalities

● Humble, hungry, and smart

● Jesus Centered

● A leader of leaders

● Outgoing and has good communication skills

● Single or married with one spouse

● Analytical in making decisions

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