MU Midwife

MISSION:

The humanitarian aid organization Arzte der Welt e. V. is the German division of the international network Medecins du Monde/Doctors of the World (MdM). 

The MdM Network consists of 17 civil society organizations united by a shared vision: a world where health is recognized as a fundamental right.

Our Network operates more than 400 programs, both domestic and international, across over 70 countries. Around the world, we enable people whose health is in danger to access quality medical services.

MdM provides emergency medical aid in disaster and crisis situations, works collaboratively to ensure universal access to healthcare and, if possible, assists with reconstruction measures. The MdM Network works collaboratively to ensure universal access to healthcare. The network is also active in risk reduction and preparedness as well as long-term development co-operations in neglected regions around the world that receive little public attention. MdM ensures that its health services are provided equally to the most vulnerable citizens, refugees, internally displaced people and host communities, regardless of their ethnic, social, religious or political background. We provide care, bear witness, and advocate for social change, as well as fighting injustice. 

MdM has been operating in Ukraine since 2015, targeting the most vulnerable communities and people by improving access and quality of health care services for the population. Since February 2022 MdM has restructured its setting in Ukraine and adjusted the programme accordingly. Currently MdM GE maintains a coordination office in Dnipro and field offices in Vinnytsia and Kramatorsk. The emergency response in Ukraine is currently implemented around two main components: direct delivery of services through multidisciplinary mobile units (including PHC, SRH, MHPSS and support to GBV survivors) to IDPs and strengthening the local health system through distribution of medicines and medical supplies to several hospitals and primary health care facilities.

 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The MU Midwife is based in Dnipro. 

 ORGANIZATION CHART

Line Manager: Health Officer. 

 JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Health Officer, provide maximum support and be part of the MdM Mobile Unit team in the provision of primary health care services for women's health as part of the Mobile Unit's sexual and reproductive health services; provide support to improve the quality of services related to reproductive health, family planning, emergency obstetric care, nutrition, infant and young child feeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and adolescent girls' health; ensure the quality of obstetric care and follow-up care for all patients who come to the MdM's Mobile Clinic (primary care and/or sexual and reproductive health) and make immediate and appropriate referrals, if necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION: 

OBSTETRIC CAREANTENATAL &POSTNATAL CONSULTATION/GYNECOLOGICAL CONSULTATION:

• Promote understanding of the importance of prenatal and postnatal care, as well as sexual and reproductive health.  

• Promote a conscious attitude to health, adhere to doctor's recommendations and understand of the role of preventive measures.

• Support women in navigating the healthcare system, including helping them to understand patient routes.

• Provide information support to women during pregnancy, after childbirth, and during gynecological follow-up. 

FAMILY PLANNING:

• Provide couples and women with information and education support on family planning, considering age, life circumstances and reproductive plans.

• Provide patients with information about the risks/benefits of each contraceptive method and promotes knowledge about family planning at the community level. 

• Support women in making decisions about family planning methods according to their beliefs, health status, and physician recommendations.

HEALTH EDUCATION:

• Counsel women on health issues under the supervision of a medical supervisor and conducting educational sessions on health topics. 

• Disseminate knowledge about gender-based violence among both men and women, especially among schoolchildren.

• Promote the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases among the population and medical staff.

• Promote the prevention of cervical and breast cancer.•Conduct an educational session on breastfeeding among beneficiaries.

EMERGENCY CASES:

• Recognize signs of critical conditions in women that require immediate medical intervention.

• Ensure prompt notification of medical personnel or emergency services.

• Support the woman emotionally and informationally until the arrival of medical personnel, acting within the limits of his/her competence.

MANAGEMENT / TRAINING:

• Assess the need for training sessions

• Participate in the organization of the training program for nurses and midwives according to their level of theoretical and practical knowledge.

• Design, implement and evaluate sexual and reproductive health trainings for various healthcare personnel. 

• Work remotely or in the office once a month to create trainings and curricula on sexual and reproductive health according to the project. 

• Provide full support to the doctor in managing and ensuring the work of the mobile team, especially regarding women's health issues and problems.

• Properly coordinate activities and exchange of experience with other partners in the field of sexual and reproductive health and in women's clinics and obstetric and gynecological hospitals. 

MEDICAL INFORMATION AND REPORTS:

• Compile daily Report of the activities on Reproductive Health and Family Planning and fully support the weekly reporting to the Health Officer.

• Provide input and feedback to the Mobile Unit and help ensure improvement in the provision of the MdM services.

• Collaborate and participate in any field survey, data collection that may be needed to help improve the PHC services that MdM is supporting. 

OTHERS

• Maintain good socio-professional relationships with national and international partners.

• Attend team meetings and to give qualitative input.• Ensure confidentially of all our patients. 

• Be flexible in performing the duties to ensure that beneficiaries are getting good quality of services.

• Work together with the MU Psychologist, especially in case of sexual and gender-based violence

• Promote gender equality and maintain activities on awareness/advocacy against GBV• Be punctual and abide by MdM norms, principles and code of conduct.

• Have a good spirit of help and the willingness to serve vulnerable people and IDPs in rural areas.

• Perform other additional duties on request of Health Officer

• Work as team player and be flexible in his/her work.   

Note: This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation

 HIERARCHICAL & FUNCTIONAL LINKSHierarchical link: 

 Hierarchical Supervisor: Health Officer 

 Functional Supervisor: Health Officer 

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic background:

Clinical college Diploma/Degree in Midwifery (or Nursing with practical experience in Midwifery role) 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated ability to work as Midwifery staff with good understanding of service package. 
• Demonstrated capacity for working as a functioning member of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate others into taking action and/or change of practise. 
• Language requirements: Advanced Ukrainian and Russian is required. 

EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 2 years of work experience from either clinical setting 
• Previous experience for working for NGO (similar capacity) is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of English (would be added advantage) 

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

• Ability to work quickly, under pressure, and with short deadlines
• Necessity to manage priorities and to adapt them daily according to the context
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment-
• Ability to listen and share decisions
• Sense of humor
• Good writing and communication skills
• Team player
• Alignment with principles and ethics of Arzte der Welt

AVAILABILITY

Incorporation date: ASAP

Fixed term contract with possibility of extension depending on funding

Only applications submitted in English will be considered.

If a response to the application is not received within 15 days, such application shall be deemed rejected.

Our organisation welcomes people with disability to apply and be part of our team. The candidates with disability will be given an advantage during the selection process compared to the candidates with the same level of qualification.

Please note:

Doctors of the World promotes equal opportunities for all people. We adhere to a policy of positive regard for people who, due to a functional difference or social and/or cultural backgrounds, belong to groups that are underrepresented in the positions offered.

Therefore, no candidate who meets the professional requirements will be excluded from the selection process based on functional differences, social or cultural origin, race or ethnicity, sex, gender, or any other social or cultural characteristic.