THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY FOR A MIDWIFE
ABOUT US
The Order of Malta Lebanon has been operating in the health and social welfare sectors since 1957. It manages a network of 60 projects serving the most vulnerable populations, across the Lebanese territory including primary healthcare centers, mobile medical units, elderly day care centers, hosting centers for the differently abled and projects for the displaced and refugees as well as an agro-humanitarian project within the catchment areas of its centers.
The Order of Malta Lebanon has developed a comprehensive multi-annual program to strengthen its social, agricultural and health services as well as its structures.
In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for an experienced
MIDWIFE
LOCATION
Ain El Remeneh – Beirut
SUMMARY
Offer support and services to pregnant women aiming at enhancing their awareness on pregnancy and engaging them actively in its management on a daily basis in order to ensure a positive pregnancy experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greetings women and / or couples and gathers biodata and obstetrical information
- Completes clinical assessment including patient interview and physical examination and assess clinical situation.
- Identifies and assess the medical, social or psychological risk for the mother or couple
- Updates patients files and maintain data at all times
- Develops and implements monitoring and prevention action plans.
- Offers to patient blood and other tests investigations relevant to the pregnancy follow-up.
- Collaborates closely with the center’s Physician and/or Community Obstetrician for the brief and follow up of patients.
- Organizes and schedule the appointments for genetic scans (morphological ultrasound)
- Transmits the summary of patient’s file to the obstetrician sonographer for his monthly visit.
- Monitors the state of the health of pregnant women with high-risk pregnancy through monthly and on-need checkups.
- Follows up on the inventory levels of products / materials related to the obstetrical activity and liaises with relevant parties to ensure their availability in the center
- Provides therapeutic counseling and education for pregnant women and couples / families with a focus on various topics such as perinatal mental Health disorder, lifestyle & habits, Healthy diet.
- Provides parenting support and counseling for pregnant women and mothers covering couple’s needs, breast-feeding, preparation for childbirth, …
- Delivers awareness sessions targeted to pregnant women and/or couples aiming at enhancing the parenting experience.
- Applies and follows code of ethics, values, mission, and vision of Order of Malta – Lebanon
- Performs other related duties assigned by the healthcare center administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree of Midwife
- Practice Permission
- Diploma in echography / breastfeeding from a university is a plus.
- 2 years’ experience as a midwife in either a clinic, a hospital or a community center
- Knowledge of good practice and policies of midwifery
- Responsible with the ability to ensure emergency management.
- Detail oriented and analytical skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication skills
- Planning and organization skills
- Initiative and drive for results.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Fluency in Arabic, English and French (written and spoken).
HOW TO APPLY
Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by December 29th, 2024.
*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
