Registered Midwife

Job Type: Part-time
Location: Kampala
Organization: IHK

Job Summary

The Registered Midwife will provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered maternal and newborn care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services. The role ensures excellent patient experience in line with hospital standards, protocols, and ethical practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maternal & Newborn Care

• Provide comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care.
• Monitor the condition of pregnant women and unborn babies using appropriate clinical tools.
• Conduct normal deliveries and assist in complicated deliveries when required.
• Provide immediate newborn care, including resuscitation when necessary.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and escalate appropriately.

2. Clinical Care & Procedures

• Perform routine examinations and assessments for mothers and newborns.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of maternity equipment.

3. Patient Management

• Admit, monitor, and discharge mothers and newborns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records.
• Prepare and submit required clinical reports.

4. Patient Experience & Engagement

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and dignified care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with mothers and families.
• Involve mothers in decisions regarding their care.
• Offer emotional support during labor and postpartum periods.
• Respond professionally to patient concerns and feedback.

5. Health Education & Promotion

• Educate mothers and families on:
  • Pregnancy and antenatal care
  • Labor and delivery
  • Breastfeeding
  • Newborn care
• Promote safe motherhood practices and family planning.
• Encourage exclusive breastfeeding.

6. Collaboration & Teamwork

• Work closely with:
  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Pediatricians
  • Other healthcare professionals
• Participate in ward rounds, case reviews, and multidisciplinary meetings.

7. Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Adhere to hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Ensure patient safety, confidentiality, and quality of care.
• Participate in:
  • Clinical audits
  • Continuous Medical Education (CMEs)
  • Professional development activities

Requirements

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BScM preferred).

Certification & Licensing

• Registered and licensed with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Valid practicing license required.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience.
• Hospital-based experience preferred.