Afghan Midwives Association, Multi Location
Afghan Midwives Association
The AMA is the technical body for midwifery education, professional development and policies that enable every midwife in Afghanistan so midwives can practice the highest level of care for the mothers and new born of the country. The AMA is a member of key national and international forums. For example AMA is an active member of the Human Resource Development Task Force, National Reproductive Health Task Force, The Maternal New born Health committee, Afghan Women Network and Secretariat for National Nursing and Midwifery Steering Committee. Similarly, at regional and international level AMA is an active member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) for the safe motherhood and women empowerment; also member of the Asia Midwifery Regional Resource Centre.
Job Purpose
Responsible for the delivery of high quality midwifery care through modelling, education, observation, crisis intervention, problem solving, clear communication and team work in the hospital. Monitor and maintain compliance with midwifery standards and MLMCC& MLUs procedures.
Key Accountabilities
Midwives provide advice, care and support for women and their partners and families before, during and after childbirth. They help women make their own decisions about the care and services they access. They care for new-born children, providing health education and parenting support for the first 28 days. Midwives are personally responsible for the health of both mother and child and only refer to obstetricians if there is any complication.
Skills and Behaviours: AMA Values in Practice
Competencies
- Commitment to AMA Values: Demonstrates knowledge of and accepts AMA values
- Cross-cultural Awareness: Demonstrates an open attitude
- Behavioural Flexibility: Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation
- Stress Management: Manages own stress
- Results and Quality Orientation: Performs his/her work
- Service Orientation: Responds empathetically to clients and understands their concerns/needs
- Planning and Organizing: She organizes her work
- Teamwork and Cooperation: Acknowledges the importance of teamwork and cooperation
Accountability:
· Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to AMA Afghanistan in order to ensure the objectives of your role.
Ambition:
· Ensure the effective and efficient use of AMA resources in order to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace
Integrity:
Other duties as directed
1. Registered Midwife, Bachelor degree is preferred
2. Five year experience in similar position desirable
3. Good communication skill both in writing and oral in Dari/Pashtu essential
4. Communication skill in English oral and written desirable
5. Two positive references from previous employers or educators.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others in a team environment
7. Strong commitment to midwifery profession and Midwifery Association
Application Procedures:
Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum three pages) with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;
To apply online please send your application / CV
CC: Operations.manager@afghanmidwives.org
Subject line must be: (Midwife / AMA– #15/07-2021) otherwise your application may not have considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
Job number: AMA– #15/07-2021
Duty station: Kabul, AMA Main Office
Application deadline: 24 July 2021
Post Date
Jul 15, 2021
Closing Date
Jul 24, 2021
Reference
AMA– #15/07-2021
Number of Vacancies
24
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
3 - 5 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Project Based
Contract Duration
12 month
Contract Extensible
true
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Female
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