Terms of Reference
Position | Nurse/Midwife |
Location | Togdheer, with frequent travel to outreach regional clinics |
Type of Contract | Nationals |
Contract Duration | Initial Contract One year with the possibility of extension |
Introduction
Network against FGM/C in Somaliland (NAFIS) is a non-political, non-governmental and humanitarian network. NAFIS was established in late 2006 in Hargeisa by several local NGOs working towards the eradication of FGM/C. Currently, NAFIS has a membership of 20 organizations operating in all the regions of Somaliland. As the only nationwide network of its kind, the main purpose of NAFIS is to combat all forms of FGM/C in Somaliland through coordination and networking, policy framework, research, and documentation, capacity building for the key stakeholders, and media awareness.
NAFIS Network is implementing a project focusing on strengthening the sustainability of health systems in Somaliland with partner Plan International through provision of inclusive and age-gender responsive mobile outreach maternal and health care services to 231,000 marginalized women, adolescent girls, and children, strengthening health worker capacities and contribute to improving health systems management. 15,000 adolescents will benefit from increased access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education and adolescent friendly SRH services. In addition, the project will develop technical resources on mobile clinics, incorporating the management of complications from female genital mutilation and providing adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive information and services
Role Purpose
Under the supervision of the Field Officer, she will carry on day-to-day reproductive health care activities with additional support in primary healthcare consultations, nutritional care for PLWs, health and hygiene promotion, and referrals to secondary care facilities and infants and PLWs for vaccination according to protocols. In addition, she will carry out basic nursing activities including recording vital signs, dressing and other requested activities.
Key Areas of Accountability:
Under the direct supervision of the Field Officer the Nurse/Midwife is required to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
- Perform appropriate measurements and fill in the health card with vital signs: body temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, oxygenation, and, if adult, blood pressure. If the patient has already the health card, new vital signs, MUAC (if needed) and weight are taken and registered with the current date.
- Ensure proper and quick triaging so if there are any signs or symptoms of an emergency, the patient is sent to the emergency room
- Performs and records anthropomorphic measurements as weight (paediatric and adult scale) and brachial perimeter-MUAC (from 6-month age to 5 years old of age).
- Checks EPI status (EPI package of BCG, DTP, oral polio and measles vaccine for children and TT for women of childbearing age) and if needed refers to the nearest immunization centre (or MC EPI once a week)
- Orients then patients to consultations, according to their medical priority (red, yellow, or green) based on triage protocols
- Data collection (to be given to the mobile clinic supervisor)
- Advice on the development of the birth plan, and promote the concept of birth preparedness and complication readiness
- Screening of pregnancy risk factors, ensuring delivery in hospitals, and identification and timely Referral of high-risk pregnancies.
- Ensure that correct and timely record of all ANC, PNC, referrals, etc., is maintained.
- Offering support and advice following events such as miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality, and neonatal death
- Ensure that privacy and confidentiality are maintained during counselling.
- Education of mothers about parental self-care, FP, breastfeeding, Nutritional status, and danger signs in pregnancy and childbirth.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping of all Sexual reproductive health (SRH) services
- Refer neonate, infant, and PLWs for vaccinations according to the recommended protocol and schedule.
- Ensure that patients/attendants receive necessary health education.
Requirements:
- A valid bachelor’s degree in Nurse/Midwife
- A minimum of 3 years experience as a Nurse/Midwife, ideally working in a hospital or relevant facility
- Trained Midwife, qualified from a recognized Institution.
- Midwife, with technical competence in dealing with patients
- Knowledge in FP/ANC/PNC services
- Collaborate as part of a diverse team and manage a varied workload.
- Willing to work in a challenging environment and extra hours when required
- Cross-cultural awareness, flexibility, and self-control
- Capacity to work under stressful situations.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
- Problem-solving and leadership skills
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to send their CVs and cover letter to jobs@nafisnetwork.org with subject line “Nurse/Midwife’ not later than 21th February 2023. NAFIS Network is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.