Surgeons

MAIN ACTIVITIES

At hospital level

• Work side-by side with national staff for clinical activities and supervision.
• Formal and on-the-job training of national personnel.
• Collaborate in the development and application of guidelines, protocols, and tools for quality improvement.
• Contribute to the organisation of delivery room and maternity wards.
• Supervising data collection.
• Collaborate in the monitoring of drugs and medical supplies.

Public Health Midwives

• Supervising peripheral health facilities and the obstetric and ANC services provided.
• If present during obstetric emergencies, taking part in their management and supporting the referral of critical cases.
• On-the-job training and supervision of national staff in peripheral health facilities.
• Supervise the management of drugs, medical supplies and equipment in the field of competence.
• Participate in outreach activities and in the elaboration of information, education and communication (IEC) material.
• Ensure that health data are collected accurately.
• Collaborating in data collection and analysis and drawing up the necessary reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Midwifery.
• Public Health Certificate/Diploma for PH roles.
• Good knowledge of English, French or Portuguese (depending on the country of destination).
• Professional experience in the field of intervention.
• Preferable previous experience – working or volunteering – in fragile or low income countries.
• Ability of adapting skills and competencies to contexts with limited resources and capacity to effectively cooperate with the national staff.
• Availability to stay in the field for 6-12 months.