Midwife A

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Midwife is responsible to the Senior Staff Nurse in the Health Centre he/she is assigned to.

Responsibilities

Within the Family Health Team (FHT) concepts and approaches and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
(A) Provides comprehensive maternal health care services including pre-conception care antenatal, post-natal;
(B) Assesses the health condition of the client and whether she requires a referral to the Medical Officer/
Gynecologist;
(C) Pays home visits to check on the health status of mother and child; follows up on defaulters as required;
(D) Advises families on birth spacing and family planning to ensure the well being and health of all family members; educates groups and individuals on various issues with regards to family planning, maternity and child care;
(B) Complies with all relevant safety, quality, health and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment; maintains a high standard of infection control to ensure safety of staff and clients;
(F) Provides services through the electronic medical records system (E-Health), including data entry, proper recording and reporting and follow up of defaulters;
(G) Inserts Intra Uterine Device (IUD) and performs periodic checkups after insertion and takes vaginal swabs for laboratory testing according to the rules and regulations in the host country;
(H) Reviews and analyzes reports related to maternal health, and shares information on research and related studies in order to help provide optimal care to patients;
(I) Conducts on-the-job training of staff and participates in the training on scientific
Activities and in-service courses as and when required;
(J) Performs such other duties and assignments as may be required.

Competencies

•Good communication skills and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients;
•Good Analytical and problem-solving skills;
•Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
•Adequate computer skills;
•Self-motivated and shows willingness to learn from others;
•Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
•Acts in accordance with the professional ethics and values;
•General knowledge of GAPAR activities, rules and general information about Palestine.

Education

• A university degree from an accredited institutional university in midwifery or public midwifery institute.
• شهادة جامعية من مؤسسة تعليمية معترف بها في القبالة أو معهد القبالة العامة.
• A valid license to practice midwifery in Syrian Arab Republic.
• ترخيص مزاولة خدمات القبالة في الجمهورية العربية السورية.

Work Experience

At least three years of experience in a Maternal-Child Health Centre and/or maternity unit/hospital as a midwife.
ما لا يقل عن ثلاث سنوات خبرة كقابلة في مركز صحة الام والطفل أو بمشفى ومراكز التوليد.

Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.
خبرة أو تدريب في استخدام الحاسوب و القدرة على العمل عليها ضمن التطبيقات المستعملة في مجال الصحة

Languages

Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic.
معرفة جيدة باللغة الانكليزية و العربية قراءة وكتابة.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Special Notice
Contract Status:
- Fixed term Appointment for 3 years; including 1 year of probation period, with the
possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance
and continuing need.
- Monthly basic salary: 532.20 USD
- Grade: L2
Other benefits include:
• Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave in addition to maternity, paternity and sick leaves.

Candidates who are invited to a written test should submit their academic qualifications, employment certificates and other required documents, either before the date of the test, or on the day of the test. Failure to do so may entail disqualification from the recruitment process.
على المتقدمين المدعوين للامتحان إحضار شهاداتهم الأكاديمية وشهادات الخبرة وأي مستندات أخرى مطلوبة إما قبل تاريخ
الامتحان أو يوم الامتحان حيث يؤدي الفشل في تحقيق ذلك إلى الاستبعاد من التقدم للامتحان

Candidates should also submit a statement of non-employment (3 copies) given that governmental, or joint sector employees cannot be appointed to UNRWA posts even if they have leave without pay permit.
إبراز وثيقة غير موظف عدد 3 فلا يحق لموظفي القطاع العام أو المشترك التعيين ضمن شواغر الأونروا حتى وان كان ضمن اجازة بلا أجر.

Candidates who succeed in the recruitment process and receive an offer of appointment to the respective post must submit a notification issued by GAPAR to the effect that they have reported to GAPAR and have filled the required forms for obtaining approval of competent government authorities. They should also submit the following:

على المتقدمين الناجحين في عملية التوظيف والحاصلين على عرض عمل على أساس الوظيفة المعلنة أعلاه إبراز إشعار صادر عن الهيئة العامة للاجئين الفلسطينيين العرب إلى مكتب الموارد البشرية في الأونروا يفيد أنه قد قام بتعبئة جميع الاستمارات المطلوبة للحصول على موافقة السلطات الحكومية المختصة إضافة إلى الوثاىق التالية:
• Statement of non-conviction (3 copies). وثيقة غير محكوم عدد 3
• Copy of personal ID. نسخة عن الهوبة

* Equivalency:
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered if there will not be enough qualified candidates.

* General information
1.As an Area post, only candidates who reside in Syria at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in Syria.
2. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead to candidate disqualification.
3. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you only via the email listed on your Personal History Form.
4. For more information please visit the website, http//: inspira.un.org
5. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List.
UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.