Enrolled Midwife Job Opportunity – Medical Teams Uganda

About Medical Teams Uganda

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality maternal, newborn, and child health services to mothers before, during, and after pregnancy.
• Support safe deliveries while preventing complications affecting mothers and babies.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and ensure timely referral of complicated cases.
• Provide antenatal care and monitor mothers throughout pregnancy.
• Provide postpartum care with emphasis on infection prevention.
• Educate mothers on breastfeeding benefits, newborn care, hygiene, and proper nutrition.

• Monitor mothers during labour and provide professional midwifery support.
• Promote safe delivery practices according to Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Monitor newborn health after delivery.
• Assist healthcare teams in managing maternal and newborn complications.
• Participate in clinical ward rounds with doctors and clinical officers.

• Receive patients and complete admission, delivery, discharge, and death records.
• Maintain accurate patient files and healthcare documentation.
• Prepare daily ward reports and provide proper shift handovers.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Submit reports according to organizational schedules.

• Provide comprehensive immunization services according to Uganda Ministry of Health guidelines.
• Ensure proper vaccine storage, handling, and administration.
• Monitor and report adverse events following immunization (AEFIs).
• Support primary healthcare services including:
  • Nutrition services
  • HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT)
  • Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT)
  • Community health outreach programs

• Maintain hygiene and sterilization standards in healthcare areas.
• Follow Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) procedures.
• Apply universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Ensure proper disposal of medical and non-medical waste.
• Monitor medical equipment and report faults.

• Provide counselling and health education to mothers and families.
• Promote reproductive health awareness and family planning services.
• Support community health activities.
• Assist with sexual violence case management and referrals.

• Participate as an active member of the healthcare team.
• Support training and staff performance improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with clinicians, nurses, volunteers, and community health workers.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisors.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Promoting a safe and respectful healthcare environment.
• Following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
• Reporting safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Maintaining professional conduct according to Medical Teams’ Code of Conduct.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate in Enrolled Midwifery from an accredited School of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Registration with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC).
• Valid practicing license.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in midwifery practice.
• Experience working in a health facility environment.
• Experience providing maternal and newborn healthcare services.

• Previous experience working with International NGOs (INGOs).
• Experience supporting humanitarian health programs.
• Experience working in rural and community health settings.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional midwifery principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Maternal and newborn healthcare practices.
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols.
• Medical waste disposal procedures.
• Patient safety and healthcare ethics.
• Ministry of Health maternal healthcare guidelines.

• Strong midwifery clinical skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate patient care.
• Counselling and health education skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records.
• Ability to work effectively in a healthcare team.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Treat patients and staff with respect and without discrimination.
• Provide ethical and compassionate healthcare.
• Manage stress and work under pressure.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Maternal and newborn healthcare.
• Emergency obstetric care.
• Community healthcare programs.
• NGO health project implementation.
• Public health services.

• Senior Midwife
• Maternity Unit Supervisor
• Reproductive Health Officer
• Maternal Health Coordinator
• Community Health Program Officer

Salary Expectations

• Competitive monthly salary
• Medical insurance
• Staff welfare benefits
• Professional training opportunities
• Career development support

How to Apply

• Updated CV
• Academic certificates
• Valid practicing license
• Professional references
• Cover letter highlighting relevant midwifery experience

Interview Preparation Tips for Enrolled Midwife Applicants

• How do you conduct antenatal care?
• How do you identify high-risk pregnancies?
• How do you support mothers during labour?

• Explain infection prevention measures used in maternity wards.
• How do you prevent healthcare-associated infections?

• What care do you provide immediately after delivery?
• How do you promote breastfeeding?

• Why do you want to work with Medical Teams International?
• Describe your experience working with vulnerable communities.