Midwife -Full Time

Job Title: Midwife – Syria

Effective date: June 02, 2023

Job Code: SY12

ABOUT MEDGLOBAL

MedGlobal is a global humanitarian non-profit organization providing medical and health education services to people in need, including refugees and displaced persons, in disaster and underserved regions. The organization is composed of medical and public health professionals of diverse backgrounds.

CODE OF CONDUCT

MedGlobal’s Code of Conduct reflects the profession’s core set of beliefs and values of care, respect, trust, and integrity. These beliefs and values are fundamental to MedGlobal employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, officers’ coordinators, and directors to guide their practice and conduct.

The Code is organized into categories, as follows:

1. Always act with fairness, honesty, integrity, and openness; respect the opinions of others and treat all with equality and dignity without regard to gender, race, color, creed, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
2. Provide a positive and valued experience for those receiving service within and outside MedGlobal

CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to MedGlobal, which recognizes its responsibility to protect children from harm in all areas of its work.

MedGlobal is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and is applying a zero-tolerance approach toward any kind of child abuse and exploitation.

DISCRIMINATION, ABUSE, AND HARASSMENT POLICY

MedGlobal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and expressly prohibits and will not tolerate any form of discrimination, abuse, or harassment (sexual or otherwise), based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, citizenship status, disability, or military status. MedGlobal employees and related personnel must under no circumstances take part in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual, or verbal), intimidation or exploitation, or in any other way infringe the rights of others inside or outside the organization.

Has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Provide antenatal care to pregnant women, including health education and counseling, regular check-ups, and screening for medical conditions.
• Provide postnatal care to new mothers and their newborns, including breastfeeding support, screening for medical conditions, and monitoring newborn growth and development.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all maternal and newborn care provided.
• Provide health education and counseling to women and their families on topics related to maternal and newborn health, contraception, and family planning.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care to women and their families.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines and protocols.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in providing maternal and newborn care services.
• Knowledge of best practices in maternal and newborn care, including antenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.