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AsOne Ministries | Registered 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: A registered midwife is to provide comprehensive, women- centered

care throughout the childbirth continuum, supporting women and their families from

pregnancy through labor, birth, and the postpartum period, with focus on promoting

positive maternal and newborn outcomes, empowering women to make informed

choices about their care and ensuring a safe and satisfying childbirth experience.

Job details

● Full time

● Based in one community

● Renewals of the contract 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 postparture 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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● Complication management: Recognizing signs of complications during

pregnancy, labor, and postpartum periods, and taking appropriate actions to

address them, including collaborating with obstetricians or other health care

professionals when necessary

● 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, and 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 team

● 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 education program with a diploma / certificate in

midwifery from an accredited institution of learning

● Fully licensed and regulated healthcare professional by midwifery regulatory body

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● Broader scope of practice and qualified to provide comprehensive maternity care

independently as well as family planning and gynecological services

● 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

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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