Licensed Midwife job at A Private Company

About the Role

Buwama Hospital is seeking a qualified and compassionate Licensed Midwife to join its maternity team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality maternal and newborn care, support women throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period, and contribute to the delivery of safe, patient-centered healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

Maternal & Newborn Care

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care in accordance with professional standards.
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of mothers and newborns during labour and delivery.
• Conduct normal deliveries and provide immediate newborn care.
• Identify obstetric emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Educate mothers and families on newborn care, breastfeeding, nutrition, family planning, and postnatal recovery.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess patients, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards in the maternity unit.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participate in health promotion and community education activities where required.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds, handovers, and clinical meetings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Previous experience in a hospital or maternity setting is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of maternal and newborn healthcare practices.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Compassion and commitment to quality maternal healthcare.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong clinical and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and counselling abilities.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy healthcare environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: UGX 300,000 per month
• Accommodation: Provided
• Meals: Provided

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care in accordance with professional standards.
• Monitor the health and wellbeing of mothers and newborns during labour and delivery.
• Conduct normal deliveries and provide immediate newborn care.
• Identify obstetric emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Educate mothers and families on newborn care, breastfeeding, nutrition, family planning, and postnatal recovery.
• Assess patients, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate medical records.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards in the maternity unit.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participate in health promotion and community education activities where required.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds, handovers, and clinical meetings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional ethics at all times.

• Good communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Compassion and commitment to quality maternal healthcare.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong clinical and emergency response skills.
• Excellent communication and counselling abilities.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy healthcare environment.

• Certificate or Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional regulatory body.
• Previous experience in a hospital or maternity setting is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of maternal and newborn healthcare practices.