Midwife at Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd

Accurex Leadership and Management Consultants Ltd

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Accurex Consultants, being founded in 1998, is a Management Consulting center with a highly qualified team of dedicated management & human resource experts. We are the one stop Centre for all of your management and Human Resource needs.MidwifeKey Responsibilities of a MidwifeProvide Antenatal Care to Pregnant Women
  • Conduct antenatal assessments including monitoring vital signs, fetal heart rate, and maternal health.
  • Educate expectant mothers on pregnancy health, nutrition, and birth preparation.
  • Identify risk factors and complications during pregnancy and refer cases to medical officers when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate antenatal records and patient documentation.
  • Provide counselling on family planning and maternal health issues.
Assist in Labor and Delivery
  • Monitor labor progress using tools such as the partograph.
  • Provide continuous support and care to mothers during labor and childbirth.
  • Assist in normal deliveries and support doctors during complicated deliveries.
  • Ensure a safe and hygienic delivery environment.
  • Identify and respond promptly to labor complications.
Provide Postnatal Care for Mother and Baby
  • Monitor the physical recovery of mothers after delivery.
  • Assess newborn health and perform immediate newborn care.
  • Support and educate mothers on breastfeeding and newborn care.
  • Monitor mothers and babies for any post-delivery complications.
  • Provide postnatal health education and discharge instructions.
Ensure Infection Prevention and Control
  • Maintain strict hygiene and infection control practices within the maternity ward.
  • Sterilize medical instruments and ensure a clean delivery environment.
  • Follow hospital infection prevention guidelines and protocols.
  • Properly dispose of medical waste and contaminated materials.
  • Promote safe practices to prevent maternal and neonatal infections.
Maintain Patient Records and Reporting
  • Accurately document all patient observations, procedures, and outcomes.
  • Maintain maternity records, delivery registers, and nursing reports.
  • Participate in shift handovers and communicate patient status effectively.
  • Report complications, incidents, and emergencies according to hospital procedures.
  • Ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a maternity or labour ward.
  • Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) is an added advantage.
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