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NURSE MIDWIFE (20 POSTS)

National University of Scienc…

Expires: 31 Jul 2025

Full Time

Bulawayo

Healthcare

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5. NURSE MIDWIFE (20 POSTS)
Reports to Sister in Charge

Job Summary
The Nurse Midwife provides high-quality, patient-centered care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. The Nurse Midwife works collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe and effective care.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Provides prenatal care to women, including conducting physical exams, taking medical histories, and providing education on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
-Develops and implements individualized care plans for women with low-risk pregnancies.
-Collaborates with obstetricians and other healthcare professionals to provide care for women with high-risk pregnancies.
-Attends births and provides support and care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
-Conducts vaginal deliveries and performs episiotomies and instrumental deliveries as needed.
-Provides pain management options and supports women's choices for pain relief.
-Provides postpartum care to women, including conducting physical exams, providing education on postpartum care and parenting, and supporting breastfeeding.
-Develops and implements individualized care plans for women during the postpartum period.
-Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide care for women with postpartum complications.
-Provides education and counseling to women on reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.
-Supports women's autonomy and decision-making regarding their reproductive health.
-Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide education and counseling on specialized topics such as breastfeeding and newborn care.

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Qualifications and Experience

Education
-Diploma in Midwifery
-BSc in Midwifery an added advantage

Experience
-2 – 5 years of experience as a nurse midwife

Certification
-Current registration certificate with Nurses Council of Zimbabwe

Skills
-Strong clinical skills and knowledge of midwifery practice.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.

How to Apply

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a Curriculum Vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE

And e-mailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.

The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31 July, 2025.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Job overview

  • Location

    Bulawayo

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    31 Jul 2025

  • Date Posted

    24 Jul 2025