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Midwives job at Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-23
Location: Jinja, Uganda, Jinja
Midwives 2026-08-22T17:29:22+00:00 Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja https://www.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/default_logo_company/defaultlogo.png https://www.ugashare.com/ FULL_TIME Jinja, Uganda Jinja 00256 Uganda Hospitality, and Tourism Healthcare, Human Resources 2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00 8 MIDWIVES – 7 POSITIONS Job Purpose The Midwife provides safe, respectful, and evidence-based care to women throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth, and the postnatal period, as well as newborn care. Key Activities and Responsibilities - Conduct antenatal assessments and provide appropriate maternal health education.
- Monitor pregnant women and identify potential complications.
- Provide care and support during labour and delivery.
- Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing during labour.
- Assist with normal deliveries in accordance with professional standards.
- Recognise and promptly escalate obstetric emergencies.
- Provide immediate newborn care and assess the condition of the newborn.
- Support breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding.
- Provide postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
- Administer prescribed medicines and treatments.
- Maintain accurate maternity and patient records.
- Provide family planning and reproductive health education.
- Promote infection prevention and control.
- Participate in emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
- Provide compassionate care while respecting patients' dignity, privacy, culture, and choices.
- Participate in clinical handovers and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Qualifications and Experience - Recognised professional qualification in Midwifery.
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant clinical experience is an advantage.
JOB-6a89dc7286356 Vacancy title:
Midwives Jobs at:
Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) Diocese of Jinja Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026 Duty Station:
Jinja, Uganda | Jinja Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
MIDWIVES – 7 POSITIONS Job Purpose The Midwife provides safe, respectful, and evidence-based care to women throughout pregnancy, labour, childbirth, and the postnatal period, as well as newborn care. Key Activities and Responsibilities - Conduct antenatal assessments and provide appropriate maternal health education.
- Monitor pregnant women and identify potential complications.
- Provide care and support during labour and delivery.
- Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing during labour.
- Assist with normal deliveries in accordance with professional standards.
- Recognise and promptly escalate obstetric emergencies.
- Provide immediate newborn care and assess the condition of the newborn.
- Support breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding.
- Provide postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
- Administer prescribed medicines and treatments.
- Maintain accurate maternity and patient records.
- Provide family planning and reproductive health education.
- Promote infection prevention and control.
- Participate in emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
- Provide compassionate care while respecting patients' dignity, privacy, culture, and choices.
- Participate in clinical handovers and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Qualifications and Experience - Recognised professional qualification in Midwifery.
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
- Valid practising licence.
- Relevant clinical experience is an advantage.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit: An application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (C.V) including contact details of 3 professional referees. Send the application physically or via the e-address. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.
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