Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Staff Midwife is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centered midwifery care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services in accordance with SEHA/Corniche Hospital standards and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. The role ensures optimal outcomes for mothers and newborns through evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive midwifery care during antenatal, labor, delivery, and postnatal stages.
• Perform normal vaginal deliveries independently, recognizing and escalating complications promptly.
• Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing using appropriate clinical tools and techniques.
• Assist physicians in high-risk and emergency obstetric cases.
• Support immediate newborn care, including resuscitation when required (as per certification).
• Deliver culturally sensitive and patient-centered care aligned with SEHA values.
• Provide health education on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
• Support and promote breastfeeding practices.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, ensuring clear understanding of care plans.
• Ensure compliance with DOH, SEHA, and Corniche Hospital policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient medical records.
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, neonatologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Escalate clinical concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Support a positive and professional work environment.
• Maintain valid licensure and required certifications.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and competency assessments.
• Stay updated with best practices and advancements in midwifery care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery or Nursing with Midwifery specialization
• Valid DOH License/Eligibility as Midwife (mandatory)
• Current BLS certification; NRP or equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Midwife in a hospital setting
• Strong experience in labor & delivery, antenatal, and postnatal care
• Experience in tertiary or high-volume maternity hospitals preferred

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical judgment and midwifery expertise
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage high-pressure clinical environments
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Arabic speaking is highly preferred; fluent English required
• Patient-focused, compassionate, and culturally aware

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work shift duties (including nights/weekends)
• Compliance with SEHA occupational health and credentialing requirements