Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antenatal care, including assessment, monitoring, education, and support for pregnant women.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy and identify any potential complications.
• Conduct health assessments, obtain medical histories, and develop individualized care plans.
• Educate expectant mothers and families on pregnancy, childbirth, nutrition, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Assist and manage normal labor and delivery, ensuring the safety and comfort of both mother and baby.
• Monitor labor progress, fetal heart rate, and maternal vital signs during childbirth.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to obstetric emergencies and complications.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within the scope of practice.
• Provide pain management support and guidance during labor and delivery.
• Deliver immediate postpartum care to mothers after childbirth.
• Assess and monitor newborn health, including vital signs and adaptation to extrauterine life.
• Support and promote breastfeeding, including lactation education and assistance.
• Provide postnatal care, education, and emotional support to mothers and families.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care provided, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Ensure infection prevention and control measures are followed at all times.
• Advocate for the rights, preferences, and cultural needs of women and their families.
• Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Provide counseling and support regarding family planning and reproductive health.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery or Nursing with Midwifery qualification.
• Valid DOH/DHA license and current home country license