Midwife_EPI

Vacancy Announcement:   15^th August 2021

Position:  Midwife/EPI (2 positions)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Dhusamareeb

Directly reports to: Nutrition Officer

Application closing date: 22^nd August 2021

Background Information

KAAH Relief and Development Organization abbreviated as KAAH is a National humanitarian organization working in Somalia since its establishment the year 2001. KAAH is a non-profit making organization to address and mitigate the effects of biting natural and man-made disasters and the socio-economic problems in Somalia. It is an initiative formed to resist prolonged insecurity and droughts in Somalia and the increased lack of humanitarian access and humanitarian services to victims in Somalia.

KAAH targets vulnerable beneficiaries both in urban and rural areas on life-saving activities through emergency response, recovery, livelihoods, and developmental activities. With regards to the absence of the socio-economic infrastructure and the systems of governance and institutions which led to the collapse of livelihoods and all the basic services of many communities. The organization also focuses on governance projects of peace building and development initiatives. KAAH since its inception and mutual partnerships with global development and local partners has been able to implement humanitarian protection activities in collaboration with its stakeholders.

In partnership with Somali Humanitarian Fund (SHF), KAAH is implementing Nutrition program, titled ‘Increase access to quality lifesaving preventive and curative nutrition services among boys and girls (06-59) months & PLW through systematic identification, referral, and treatment of acutely malnourished cases in Dhusamareeb of Galgadud region’.

Overall Job Purpose

The midwife will support the pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and provide the immunization of the mothers and children under five.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Give health education at the mobile clinic or health facility waiting area on reproductive health issues and information on IYCF for pregnant and lactating women.
• Ensure all the equipment’s for a reproductive health services are in place and operational.
• Ensure that the pregnant mothers are given all the pre-natal care (ANC) services required.
• Ensure all mothers who deliver in the community or Primary Health Care level get post-natal (PNC) and family planning services.
• Conduct deliveries at the static clinic and asses the complicated cases and refer them to district hospital for more investigation and proper treatment.
• Provide refresher training and supervision to the community midwifes.
• Keep proper record of all the activities done and prepare a weekly/monthly report.
• Discus all complication with medical doctor and make referral to hospitals as required.
• Provide proper Family Planning services to all clients at the clinic level as per MOH protocol and keep records.
• Ensure all mothers are screened with malnutrition and identified cases should be given proper counseling and treatment.

Required Skills and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or Midwifery studies is required.
• Experience in the area of nutrition promotion and addressing malnutrition.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same position.
• Previous experience in NGOs/Donor funded programs is preferred.
• Working experience of one year in IMAM or Maternal and Child Health program
• Excellent written and spoken skills in English
• Experience in nutrition program and community work.
• Good relations with other people.
• Good capacity to work in a team and flexibility.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), editing, and advocacy skills
• Computer literate in (Microsoft word, excel, and power point presentation.)
• Effective interpersonal skills

Additional information

• The post is open to only Somali Nationals
• Female applicants are encouraged

Application procedure

Interested applicants are requested to submit their detailed CV and cover letter through the following email addresses: ‘hrkaahrelief@gmail.com’ with the subject line indicating ‘Application for the Midwife/Epi Position’, on or before 22^nd August 2021.