Job Description
TITLE: Grand Bassa Midwife - Nurses Trainer
LOCATION: Buchanan, Liberia
REPORTS TO: Program Manager (Grand Bassa County Program)
PROJECT LENGTH: Through December 31, 2016
POSITION SUMMARY
AmeriCares is seeking a midwife-nurses trainer to lead in the implementation of health projects in Grand Bassa County, Liberia in the post-Ebola context. The program and the role will focus on maternal health care. The post holder will be working closely with the county health team and other local stakeholders.
This post involves several periods of moderate physical effort, working in the wards and training staff. This position also requires dealing with distressed relatives, caring for women and families who have suffered a bereavement, caring for women who are extremely unwell and caring for women at a particularly emotionally vulnerable period in their lives.
The responsibilities of the midwife – nurses trainer include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide leadership and hands-on training to midwives and nurses under the AmeriCares Grand Bassa Program.
- In consultation and in line with ministry of health policies in Liberia, develop a training curriculum for the training of midwives and nurses at the program sites and also in the county.
- Facilitate midwives and nurses training in BEmONC and CEmONC.
- Conduct classes for groups of patients and families to provide information concerning pregnancy, childbirth and family orientation.
- Support the establishment of the Zondo clinic maternity services. This will include assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of maternity care while ensuring that procedures are in place and are adhered to.
- The post holder will also facilitate the professional and clinical development of the individual members working within the core/community team as well as ensuring that the resources and skills of all members of the team are used to optimal effect.
- To work collaboratively within the multi-agency and multi-disciplinary team to ensure a high quality service.
- Undertaking research related to midwifery and community nursing.
- Utilize the full skills of a midwife as laid down in the World Health‘s Organizations definition of a midwife.
- Develop and facilitate a conducive environment for all learners thereby fulfilling the mentorship and preceptorship roles.
- Ensure high quality of maternal health services at all project sites.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess the education, training, credentials and licenses necessary to secure a license to practice midwifery from the Liberian Board of Nursing and Midwifery. Must be currently licensed as a midwife or nurse/midwife.
- Must be a registered midwife and familiar with standards, practices and procedures in the MHC field.
- Must have more than 5 years of experience practicing midwifery and providing training to nurses and midwives.
- Preference for a local hire for this position OR significant international experience providing midwife and nursing services/training required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
- MSc in MHC/community health a plus.
- We anticipate this assignment will last through December 31, 2016. Must be available for that amount of time.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Demonstration of comprehensive and relevant experience in training of midwives and nurses.
- Demonstrate knowledge and respect of midwives rules and code of practice.
- Ability to coach and mentor.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
- Demonstrate excellent leadership/managerial skills to ensure a dynamic and innovative approach to team building/performance, and provide a visible and accessible presence to which patients and their families can turn to for advice, assistance and support.
- Awareness of current issues in the health care sector in Grand Bassa County and in Liberia.
SAFETY & SECURITY
- While the risks of Ebola Virus Disease are now minimal within Liberia, there is still some level of risk associated with healthcare settings. At any point the position holder or AmeriCares has the option to end the assignment should the situation deem it necessary.
- The individual that assumes this role should have a clear understanding of and be able to follow strict personal protection, security and hygiene best practices.
- All staff must comply with AmeriCares security policies and procedures.
TO APPLY
To complete your application, please make sure to provide the following:
- Current license(s)
- Professional certifications
- Transcript(s) of midwifery training
About the Organization
ABOUT AMERICARES
AmeriCares is an emergency response and global health organization committed to saving lives and building healthier futures for people in crisis in the United States and around the world. Since it was established in 1982, AmeriCares has delivered more than $12 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries, including the United States. Together with its global network of more than 3,500 hospitals, clinics and community health partners, AmeriCares is improving health outcomes for millions of people in need each year.
AMERICARES WORK IN WEST AFRICA
AmeriCares first responded to the Ebola outbreak in April of 2014 and has since worked to protect health workers, restore and improve health services and expand Ebola treatment capacity. To achieve these objectives, AmeriCares has recruited staff for and supplied Ebola Treatment Units in Liberia; provided personal protective equipment to frontline health workers working in more than 100 health facilities in the three countries; and is now working to rebuild and strengthen the weakened health care systems with funding and technical assistance.
To date, AmeriCares has staged 47 shipments of medical aid to more than 100 facilities in West Africa to help treat Ebola patients and to provide protective gear for health workers. This includes more than 7 million units of medicine and medical supplies, including the infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE) that is the first line of defense against Ebola. The value of the medical aid shipped is $2.9 million.
AmeriCares is committed to strengthening health care systems in West Africa, as well as continuing to support Ebola patients and protect health workers on the frontlines. Our long-term, comprehensive response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa includes infection protection and control training for multiple health facilities in Bonthe, Sierra Leone, and support for health systems in Grand Bassa County, Liberia, with a focus on expanding and improving maternal and child health county-wide.
