MCH Aid

Maternal Child Health Aides (MCH-Aides) will work collaboratively with the clinical and support services staff to provide high-quality, comprehensive maternal and newborn health services at all PIH supported and affiliated sites.

Requirements

• Provide high-quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to pregnant women, new mothers, and their babies
• Liaise with the clinical team and prepare for transfer sick babies to Jojoima Pediatric Resus or other referral Centre for further treatment as needed
• Assist to ensure proper documentation is maintained in all maternal and newborn records, health registers, and clinic registers
• Collaborate with the midwife and the rest of the staff to ensure clinical staff can provide BEmONC services in line with MOHS and WHO standards
• Provide daily essential kept clean and free from health hazards
• Ensure that delivery instruments are clean, sterilized, and kept in their appropriate places
• Prepare documentation and participate in MDSR monthly reviews, including presentations for the facilities and DHMT
• Collaborate with the midwife to provide clinical assessment, birth plan development, and on-going care for patients at the facilities we work in
• Support maternal and newborn health outreach activities in collaboration with the midwife and Facility Clinical Lead
• Work rotating shifts, including significant night shift coverage, and rotating 'on call' weekends

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development