Registered Midwives

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to employ Registered Midwives throughout the Region. The incumbent will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and effective therapeutic care in accordance with the objectives and policies of the Maternal and Child Health Care Plan for Jamaica.

Locations:

• Cornwall Regional Hospital
• Trelawny Health Department
• Trelawny Public Health Services
• Hanover Health Services
• Westmoreland Health Services

Qualifications

• Certificate in Midwifery from an accredited institution
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Responsibilities

• Conducts proper history taking and physical examinations of clients.
• Prepares and conducts educational sessions with clients.
• Identifies high risk patients and makes referrals to doctors and other medical specialists.
• Sort referrals sent from health centres, private practitioners and internal practitioners.
• Prepares for and assists doctors with examination procedures e.g. vaginal  biopsies and pap-smears.
• Conducts Antenatal, Child Health and Family Planning Clinics and arrange for follow ups.
• Assists the Public Health Nurse with postnatal clinics.
• Observes patients vital signs identifying abnormal cases and reports any abnormalities to relevant persons.
• Conducts venipuncture for lab investigations.

Specific knowledge/skill required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent bedside skills
• Excellent team work skills
• Strong observational skills

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director

Human Resource and Industrial Relations

Western Regional Health Authority

Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre

P O Box 900

St. James

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed