Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Reference: HRM 72/173/40 - MSWNH

Reports to: Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Qualifications: Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized Institution

Duties and

a) Provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care to mothers. b) Conduct normal deliveries and monitor the progress of labour in accordance with established clinical guidelines. c) Identify, manage within the scope of practice, and promptly refer obstetric and neonatal complications. d) Provide essential newborn care, including early identification of newborn danger signs and referral when necessary. e) Provide family planning, reproductive health education and counselling services.

f) Participate in emergency obstetric and newborn care, including initial stabilisation and referral of complicated cases. g) Maintain accurate maternal, delivery, newborn and other relevant clinical records. h) Participate in maternal and perinatal death reviews, audits and quality improvement activities. Page 77 of 91

i) Supervise, guide and mentor junior midwifery staff and students where assigned. j) Participate in planning, budgeting and management of midwifery services. k) Ensure proper utilisation and accountability for midwifery equipment, medicines and supplies. l) Observe professional ethics, infection prevention and control standards, and patient safety procedures. m) Participate in community maternal and child health activities and continuous professional development. n) Perform any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time