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Nurse Midwife

MSF Médecins Sans Frontières

Location: Gwanda Project
Type of Contract: Fixed term contract with probation period of three months
Start Date: November 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Nursing Activity Manager

Objective of the Post

Provide nursing care, treatment and follow-up of for small-scale artisanal miners, host communities and other beneficiaries according to MoHCC protocols and universal hygiene standards and precautions. Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies according to MSF and MOHCC obstetrical and reproductive health protocols

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive health care at mobile clinic outreach sites in hard-to-reach areas
Ensure implementation and continuity of ANC and PNC, FP, post-miscarriage care, SGBV care, treatment
of STIs/UTIs, etc., in accordance with MSF and MoHCC protocols
Clinic set-up and closing, including cleaning and minor maintenance of biomedical equipment
Data collection and reporting on morbidities, medical consumption and ordering
Follow-up of newborns and children on the importance of breast feeding, vaccination, nutrition, and
milestone monitoring
Ensure privacy and confidentiality are respected in mobile clinic settings

Person Specifications

Degree/Diploma in Nursing, registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
Degree/Diploma in Midwifery or equivalent
Certificate in HIV testing
Counseling qualification is an added advantage, as is previous work in mining communities
Two years minimum working experience in a medical humanitarian environment
Agile and motivated to work in an international humanitarian context, following safeguarding principles
High flexibility, good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Computer literate with experience of all Microsoft office packages
Strong command of English and local languages

TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their detailed CVs & motivation letter indicating the position being applied for on or before 15 October 2023, to the Human Resources Assistant, MSF-Belgium, 4 Lawley Street, Gwanda or by email to

msfocb-gwanda-adminfin@brussels.msf.org

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of advert closure

Please note that MSF-Belgium, Zimbabwe Mission does not solicit any organization or individual to recruit on their behalf. No fee is charged throughout the recruitment, selection and placement process. Canvassing will lead to disqualification of candidates