OVERVIEW

St. Michael’s Guilleme Community Hospital, a Catholic institution under the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, is seeking qualified and dedicated Nurse Midwife Technicians to join our team.

As a Catholic institution, we ensure equitable access to high-quality, patient-centered care, guided by our core values of Love, Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, and Dignity and Diversity.

JOB SUMMARY

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for 6 positions of Nurse Midwife Technician (Grade K) at St. Michael’s Guilleme Community Hospital, Mchinji. Under CHAM Umbrella.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive nursing and midwifery care, including conducting normal deliveries, offering postpartum care, and monitoring the health conditions of mothers and newborns
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient care
• Assist doctors and senior nurses in handling urgent obstetric and neonatal emergencies
• Supervise the cleanliness of the wards to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patient care while fostering a good nurse-patient relationship
• Prepare comprehensive handover notes at the end of each shift for the incoming nurse on duty.
• Oversee the proper recording of data in relevant registers
• Disseminate necessary information to all relevant stakeholders, including the submission of monthly reports
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as per guidelines
• Educate mothers and families on maternal and neonatal care, including breastfeeding and family planning
• Prepare and deliver health tips and educational talks to patients
• Accompany and assist doctors/clinicians during ward rounds, clinics, and procedures
• Supervise junior staff in the ward to ensure smooth operations and quality patient care
• Accurately report individual patient care and events to follow-up nurses or the ward-in charge by conducting daily nursing rounds
• Aggregate, analyze, and interpret patient care data
• Utilize effective communication skills to ensure respectful interactions and contribute to a positive nurse-patient relationship
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi
• Basic life support and emergency care skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical practice
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

• Provide comprehensive nursing and midwifery care, including conducting normal deliveries, offering postpartum care, and monitoring the health conditions of mothers and newborns
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient care
• Assist doctors and senior nurses in handling urgent obstetric and neonatal emergencies
• Supervise the cleanliness of the wards to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patient care while fostering a good nurse-patient relationship
• Prepare comprehensive handover notes at the end of each shift for the incoming nurse on duty.
• Oversee the proper recording of data in relevant registers
• Disseminate necessary information to all relevant stakeholders, including the submission of monthly reports
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as per guidelines
• Educate mothers and families on maternal and neonatal care, including breastfeeding and family planning
• Prepare and deliver health tips and educational talks to patients
• Accompany and assist doctors/clinicians during ward rounds, clinics, and procedures
• Supervise junior staff in the ward to ensure smooth operations and quality patient care
• Accurately report individual patient care and events to follow-up nurses or the ward-in charge by conducting daily nursing rounds
• Aggregate, analyze, and interpret patient care data
• Utilize effective communication skills to ensure respectful interactions and contribute to a positive nurse-patient relationship
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Basic life support and emergency care skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical practice
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent qualification
• Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi