Nurse (Midwife) at Our Lady of Lourdes Mutomo Hospital - Kitui

Reports To: Ward In Charge

Job Purpose: To asses, diagnose, monitor and manage maternal and fetal conditions (normal and abnormal) in order to prevent maternal / fetal complications aimed at ensuring sate Motherhood.

Duties and responsibilities                                                                                                                

• Asses all mothers who come to maternity for early detection of any abnormality.
• Proper diagnosis of Maternal and fetal conditions in order to prevent morbidity and mortality.
• To close monitor the progress of labor to detect complications early.
• To manage mothers in labor to ensure safe Motherhood.
• To ensure proper infection control to prevent cross infection.
• Proper management of Pre and Post caesarian sectioned mothers to ensure recovery and avoid complications.
• Supervises subordinates and students to ensure proper management of resources.
• Controls flow of clinical resources to ensure sustainability

Qualifications and skills

• KRCHN
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in a similar position
• A person who can work under pressure
• Warm and friendly
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills: fluent in both English and Kiswahili
• A good team player
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Planning skills.