Enrolled Midwife

RRH and 3 Yumbe RRH, 15 Kabale RRH, 10 Hoima RRH)

Reference: RM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

Reports to: Assistant Nursing Officer (Midwifery)

Qualifications: Certificate in Enrolled Midwife from a recognized Institution

Duties and

a) Receive patients and register admissions, deliveries, discharges and deaths. b) Provide antenatal care, identify high-risk pregnancies and refer cases requiring higher-level care. c) Provide care during labour, monitor the mother and baby, maintain proper records and take appropriate action to prevent complications. d) Conduct midwifery procedures within the scope of training and professional authorisation.

e) Provide postnatal care, prevent infection and support successful breastfeeding. f) Recognise obstetric and neonatal emergencies, provide initial care within the scope of practice and arrange prompt referral. g) Participate in bedside nursing procedures and ward rounds conducted by doctors and clinical officers. h) Carry out observations, maintain accurate patient records and ensure their safe custody. i) Educate mothers and their attendants on breastfeeding, nutrition, hygiene, family planning and other maternal and newborn health practices. j) Observe infection prevention, aseptic procedures and professional standards. k) Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients.

l) Participate in primary healthcare activities and community maternal health programmes. m) Manage and account for assigned equipment, supplies and medicines. n) Prepare and submit daily ward reports and hand over patients appropriately to the incoming shift. o) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor