Clinical Midwife – Maternity And Women’s

Job Description

A Clinical Midwife is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive, and compassionate care to women throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postnatal period, as well as caring for newborn babies. The role involves conducting maternal assessments, supporting normal childbirth, identifying pregnancy-related complications, providing emergency care within the scope of practice, and educating women and their families on maternal and newborn health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized care to women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
• Conduct antenatal assessments and monitor maternal and fetal health.
• Support and manage normal vaginal deliveries.
• Identify pregnancy-related complications and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Provide immediate newborn care and monitor infant wellbeing.
• Assist in emergency obstetric situations within the scope of practice.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized maternity care plans.
• Educate women and families about childbirth, breastfeeding, family planning, and newborn care.
• Promote natural childbirth and evidence-based midwifery practices.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to hospital policies.
• Coordinate with doctors and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Participate in staff training, mentoring, and professional development.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with a recognized postgraduate program in Midwifery.
• Registered Midwife.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a midwife after completing the midwifery program and obtaining registration/licensing.
• Valid professional Midwifery License from the country of origin.
• Proven experience in midwifery-led deliveries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Community midwifery experience is preferred.