Job: Midwife

Location: Maungdaw, Myanmar 
Deadline: Monday, 14 October 2013 

Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Malteser International is a German non-governmental organisation providing humanitarian assistance and development aid for people in need in about 20 countries. Our main focus lies in the sector of health and water/sanitation.

Malteser International is currently running several health programmes in Yangon Region, Rakhine State, Shan State and Kayin State is looking for an efficient, motivated and experienced person to fill the position of a …Midwife

Location: Maungdaw Township, Rakhine State

Main Responsibilities / Duties

• Establish positive working relationship with Basic Health Staff (BHS) and support BHS with Mother and Child activities in Rural Health Center (RHC)/Rural Health Sub Center (RHSC) which includes Reproductive Health, EPI and children under 5;
• Collaborate with RHC/RHSC staff in community-based activities with emphasis on improving the quality of home deliveries and of ante-and postnatal check-ups through trainings and on-going mentoring and monitoring of AMWs and TBAs;
• Participate in field visits and in health related meetings in the community, independently and/or in collaboration with the Basic Health Staff (BHS);
• Facilitate MSG activities with focus on
• raising awareness and increasing the communities' knowledge, and
• improving their attitude and practices on Mother and Child issues;
• When necessary, provide care or assistance for emergency cases;
• Monitor the distribution and use of Malteser drugs, supplies, basic equipment and other materials to the BHS, AMWs and TBAs;
• Maintain a client-friendly atmosphere that is non-judgemental, sensitive and supportive of clients/patients regardless of their background, with special attention for respect of medical confidentially;
• Adhere and respect Malteser International guidelines and codes;

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma in Midwifery;
• At least two years of relevant experience in a hospital or clinic;
• Previous working experience in a rural setting and able to understand challenges faced by rural communities in relation to poor health, and lack of knowledge;
• Able to work independently in a remote area;
• Able to live and work with minimum available basic facilities in the field;
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and able to deal with the local communities;
• Fluency in local community languages will be an asset;
• Previous experience with UN or NGO will be an asset.

Starting Date: as soon as possible Candidates should submit their application incl. CV, 2 photos, copies of educational certificate, National ID, and references to the Malteser International Offices; Malteser International Country Office: No. 14/15, 6F, Pyi Taw Aye Yeik Thar Street, Yakin Township, Yangon. (Email: hr.co.malteser@gmail.com) OR Malteser International Sittwe Programme Office: No.85, U Uttama Street, Kyaung Tat Lanne, Sittwe Township, Rakhine State (or) (Email: hlamyintzu.malteser.nrs02.gmail.com) OR Malteser International Maungdaw Office: Ward (2), Myoma Quarter, Rakhine State, Myanmar (hr.malteser.nrs01@gmail.com) O Deadline of Application: 14th October, 2013 O Only short listed candidates will be notified

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