WHO ARE WE ?
Emergency First International is an international NGO, non-profit, apolitical and secular. Emergency First International was born from the merger between two French NGO Première Urgence and Aide Médicale Internationale.
First International Emergency assists civilian victims, marginalized or excluded by the effects of natural disasters, wars and economic collapse situations.
Our vocation is to defend the fundamental rights of the person, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948 man.
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Our goal is to provide a comprehensive response to all the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises in the urgency to help them regain independence and dignity.
Our mission: to help populations affected by humanitarian crises by giving them the ability to regain control of their destiny
Currently our projects are conducted in 22 countries by dan s 2650 national staff, 145 expatriates and 63 employees at headquarters.General Objectives
Under the supervision of the Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Supervisor, the Midwife plays a vital role in providing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)/SRH care services, including Antenatal Care (ANC), Postnatal Care (PNC), Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC), and family planning.
Working in challenging humanitarian settings, s/he ensures high-quality obstetric care by conducting both normal and complicated deliveries, managing reproductive health concerns such as sexual violence, reproductive tract infections, and neonatal care, and maintaining strict hygiene standards.
In collaboration with doctors and healthcare teams, s/he adheres to PUI protocols and national/international guidelines to ensure continuity of care, efficient use of medical resources, and availability of essential drugs and equipment.
Responsibilities and Taskpatient Care
Prepare all necessary materials and ensure readiness before starting activities.
Implement and ensure continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, performing screening tests, detecting risk factors, and providing appropriate follow-ups.
Conduct normal deliveries independently, manage obstetric emergencies, and identify cases requiring referral to specialized care.
Provide family planning consultations and counseling, ensuring contraceptive provision according to patient needs.
Administer systematic prophylactic treatments, including tetanus vaccinations, to pregnant women.
Treat sick Pregnant and Lactating Women (PLW) per established therapeutic protocols.
Identify and manage Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases, ensuring appropriate medical interventions and referrals.
Maintain infection control standards, ensuring hygiene, sterilization, and biomedical equipment maintenance.
Guarantee a steady supply of drugs and medical equipment, monitoring stock levels for maternity activities.
Conduct individual health promotion sessions during consultations and educate patients in waiting areas.
Supervise administrative procedures, ensuring patient confidentiality and accurate medical documentation.
Ensure proper ward organization, facilitating seamless patient care and effective shift handovers.
Management of an Efficient Referal System:
Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with SRH supervisor
Oversee emergency and elective referrals, ensuring proper logistics, transportation, and specialist coordination.
Follow up referred cases to assess outcomes and ensure appropriate continuing care.
Identify and refer patients needing mental health consultation, facilitating timely intervention.
Medical Data Collection and Reporting:
Accurately document clinical case management, including history-taking, diagnosis, treatment, and investigations.
Track epidemiological trends, drug consumption, and inventory levels, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Contribute to weekly medical statistics reports and overall health needs assessments.
Conduct clear verbal and written handovers, emphasizing key patient conditions and critical interventions.
Report gaps, losses, damages, or operational issues related to medical equipment and supplies to supervisors.
Internal and External Representation:
Participate actively in professional training and capacity-building programs to improve technical skills and healthcare efficiency.
Engage in coordination meetings, ensuring smooth collaboration between SRH, Health and Nutrition Supervisors, and other stakeholders.
Adhere to infection-control protocols, medication administration standards, and biomedical equipment regulations.
Supervise the rational use of drugs, medical facilities, and obstetric materials, ensuring compliance with treatment protocols.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors, adapting to evolving healthcare needs.
Requirements
Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 – 10 years work experience.
