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Job Location: Daikondi Farah Ghowr Khost Paktia
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: MSIA-172-2023
No. Of Jobs: 10
City: Daikondi, Farah, Ghowr, Khost, Paktia
Organization: Marie Stopes International Afghanistan
Years of Experience: 1-3 years, preferably with Health Providing National or International NGOs
Contract Duration: One year extendable
Gender: Female
Education: Bachelor Degree In Midwifery
Close date: 2023-03-13
About Marie Stopes International Afghanistan:
Marie Stopes International Afghanistan (MSIA) was established after registration with government of Afghanistan in August 2002. MSIA follows the mission statement of MSI, which is Improve Afghan women’s health and wellbeing so that they can in turn build strong and healthy families. Our focus is to contribute in reducing maternal mortality ratio, providing quality and sustainable MCH/RH and family planning services and information across all provinces of Afghanistan in coordination with Ministry of Public Health, Afghanistan. MSIA is currently operating in 14 provinces of Afghanistan namely, Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Jawzjan Faryab, Nangahar, Baghlan, Kunduz, Badakhshan, Takhar, Samangan, Helmand, kandahar and Kapisa. MSIA delivers MCH/RH and family planning services through various channels such that centres, outreaches, social marketing, and MS Ladies. With the Power of Ten strategies, MSI focuses on strategic and technical leadership in producing, interpreting, and using high-quality evidence to fulfil its mission. MSI is keeping the client at the center of our work and strengthening our development as an evidence-based organization.


Job Description:
Conducting morning meeting with all staff( if the midwife is the clinic in charge)
Lead monthly staff meeting as per the agenda, draft minutes, and follow action plan for implementation( if the midwife is the clinic in charge)
Provide necessary advise and assist in initial consultation of clients during pregnancy ( ANC ), labor and the postnatal period (PNC) and Family Planning methods
Provision of correct examination of the clients (patients) and provide necessary advice
Prescribe medicine according to right diagnosis and necessity of client
Explaining the treatment plan to the patient and allow sufficient time for clients ask questions
Write up necessary and required information on client cards and ensure important information is not missing
Conduct monthly clinical record audit and report to Health Support and Research Team in Support Office
Ensure all staff adhere infection prevention polices across the health facility
Adhere with all infection prevention policies throughout service provision
Perform instrument processing as per MSI infection prevention policy and guideline
Participate in all kinds of training nominated by Health Support and Research Team
Conduct training if provider is trained as clinical trainer
Provide on the job training and supportive supervision for level 2 providers
Keep record of training received and training provided in their training logbook
Conduct competency assessment of other providers
Maintain a good relationship with community
Ensure MEM kit is complete, MEM drugs are up to date and MEM equipment are functioning well and fully ready for emergency
Ensure pharmacy follows FEFO policy and stock cards are kept as per MSI policy
Be well prepared to manage an emergency event, have the stepwise knowledge to refer client to a third facility
Obtain and complete client consent form before performing the procedure as per each service guideline
Ensure all incident reporting format is available in hard and soft copy and provider understand risk rating for clinical and product related incident
Maintain proper referral system when required
Provision of MSI FP services as per the guideline and job aids
Provision of Client centred counselling as per the REDI framework/ usage of WHO wheel chart and MSI flip chart during counselling
Follow up internal audit/ incident/ client feedback/staff meeting/ supervision and other related action plan for implementation and completion
Be encourage to increase model areas in quality clinical governance and services
Ensure all key clinical staff are immunized against HBS and HBS register is maintained and tracked up to date( if midwife is the clinic in charge)
Perform any other required project-related tasks
Other Responsibilities:

To be able to work outside of the normal working hours
Assistance in keeping your work areas in the centre tidy, neat and clean.
To collect antenatal obstetric and family planning data as required.
Maintain proper referral system before referring clients
Provide information and consultation on Family Planning for any patient who comes to health centre
Treat all clients with respect, provide privacy and maintain confidentiality
Assisting clients to make a decision by helping to think through the choices
Understanding and respecting clients' rights
Being brief, doing first things first, using simple words, and repeat the most important information during counseling
Encouraging clients to ask questions, and share concerns
Make sure no one refers out client unnecessary

Job Requirements:
Qualifications:

Diploma in midwifery
Demonstrated understanding of health system context and medical market (or similar) in Afghanistan.
High level of written and oral communication skills in Dari and English, with a confident and professional manner.
Proven ability to effectively work across teams and with support teams outside Afghanistan
3-5 years, preferably with Health Providing National or International NGOs


Skills:

Keen intellect with strong analytical skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing and to make effective public presentations.
Ability to work well with others in team environments
Must be able to satisfy the clients
Should be able to work in deadline driven/results orientated atmospheres
Strong people management skills
Strategic guidance and planning skills
Excellent organizational and multi tasking capabilities.


Attitude / Values:

Committed to MSIA mission, vision, objective, goal
Friendly, team player
Self-motivated and results-focused.
Analytical and organized.
Honest, reliable and maintains confidentiality

Submission Guideline:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to fill out the MSI-A application form by clicking the link below and submit a copy of their updated CV (NO Educational and Work Certificates) no later than the closing date.

Submission Email:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3Fzq7-OYGKis3nvFZzf_xHhEaM3BjpfnIo8FAWhn7kWGyrg/viewform?usp=sf_link