Description 
 
 Vacancy Announcement
 
 
Job title: 
Nurse Midwife Educator
Work Location:
Kono
Department:
Clinical
Reports to: 
Clinical RMNH Manager
Line Management 
TBD
Application Status
External 
Job Requisition Number
 
Organisation Profile 
Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.
PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.     📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
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Our Work In Sierra Leone:
Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.
Position Overview
The Nurse/Midwifery Educator will be an integral part of the clinical team, working collaboratively with others across all of the PIH-supported facilities to ensure that staff nurses consistently deliver high quality, patient-centered care and that nursing students meet their core clinical objectives during placement. It is also important that the Nurse/Midwifery Educator seeks to develop and maintain relationships with all of the clinical leadership, both within PIH and MOHS and to promote the PIH model of social medicine in healthcare.
The Nurse/Midwifery Educator will be responsible for promoting evidence-based nursing practice through staff development, formal and informal training within and outside the clinical setting and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. He/she will serve as a role model, advocate, and provide guidance, while also sharing their clinical experiences to help nurses and midwives develop and gain confidence in their roles, most importantly thinking critically and solving problems independently. The Nurse/Midwifery Educator also acts as both adviser and role model for the nursing and midwifery students, assisting them in their journey toward become successful practicing practioners. They must have a commitment to lifelong learning and to the scholarly progression of the nursing/midwifery profession. The Nurse/Midwifery Educator must also have a strong knowledge base in theories of teaching, learning, and evaluation, be able to design curricula and programs, be able to assess a student's needs, be innovative, and thoroughly enjoy, didactic and bedside/clinical teaching.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
Specific Responsibilities:
 
The Nurse/Midwifery Educator is responsible for maintaining and developing the following key performance areas:
 
Clinical Practice:
Perform nursing and midwifery practices in accordance with Sierra Leone’s Nursing and Midwifery standards of practice, policies and guidelinesPractice within own abilities and maintain accreditation in mandatory and extended skillsDemonstrate accountability for nursing and midwifery practicesUpdate, design and implement mandatory training skills for nurses and midwivesWork closely with the RMNH directorate to develop the curriculum and training plan for all clinical staff at the MCOEDemonstrate a high level of understanding, knowledge and skills in reproductive, midwifery and neonatal nursingMaintain own competence as a Nurse/Midwifery Educator through certification and clinical practiceDemonstrate expert clinical knowledge through problem solving and decision makingPerform nursing and midwifery bedside care in a teaching capacity as neededIdentify strategies for optimizing patient care in the clinical environment based on current research and evidence in clinical practice.Education and Research:Implement and evaluate clinical education programs and in-services for practicing nurses and student nursesImplement and evaluate the Nursing/Midwifery Orientation and Student Nurses Orientation Programs in collaboration with the Directorates of RMNH, Nursing and Clinical Education Initiate, participate and contribute to the development of clinical knowledge and skills of new and existing nurses and midwives as well as student nursesProvide clinical support to new and existing nurses/midwives as well as students Develop and maintain clinical educational resourcesIdentify individual learning needs of nurses/midwives in consultation with the staff member, Ward In-Charges, Hospital Matron and Directorates of RMNH and Nursing in order to support individual learning plansPerform clinical assessments of nurses/midwives and provide certification of competency where required Participate in the delivery of formal and informal educationDevelop, implement and evaluate extended skills programs for nurses/midwives in collaboration with the Directorate of RMNH and Nursing Actively participate in clinical and non-clinical activities that promote the professional development and education of nurses and midwivesFoster an environment that supports the utilization of nursing/midwifery researchCollaborate with the Directors of RMNH, Nursing and Clinical Education to identify research opportunitiesParticipate in the development and review of clinical and practice guidelines for the Maternal Centre of Excellence and Koidu Government Hospital. Quality Improvement and Management:Undertake necessary components of the performance evaluation processPromote and participate in quality improvement and safety activities as well as institutional accreditation processes Participate in relevant committees, meetings and service activities as required and provide relevant feedback and dissemination of appropriate information Assess and evaluate the quality of education resources and equipment required to meet the learning needs of nurses/midwives and student nurses in the clinical environment Contribute to the nursing education component of the strategic plan of the organizationParticipate in critical incident debriefings as required.Professional Practice and Development:Demonstrate advocacy for nurses/midwives and patient groupsActively pursue opportunities to advance own professional knowledge and skill developmentParticipate in relevant ongoing professional development programsDemonstrate a commitment to professional development through membership in relevant professional organizations or associations Demonstrate awareness of current nursing and midwifery practices, initiatives and related health issues that enhance adult, maternal and neonatal nursing careParticipate in health promotion and community outreach activitiesAct as an effective role model for staff through mentoring and teaching so as to achieve optimal staff development and patient outcomes  Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and HarassmentAt Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.Education and Work Experience Requirements Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery with Master of Science in Midwifery preferred.Certification in Nursing/Midwifery Education from a known and reputable institution5 or more years of clinical and educational experience, practicing in a hospital setting Exemplary interpersonal communication skills, verbal and written, required to effectively engage with senior leadership, partners, and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issuesProven ability to exercise good judgment, demonstrate political astuteness, and tact especially when dealing with MOHS and external partnersExcellent communication skills both oral and written, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant softwareExceptional leadership qualities with the proven ability to work with others in the clinical environment Pursue attention to detailExperience in working in low resource settings is a requirementA strong commitment to social justice and health as a human right and passion for serving the poor and vulnerable, is essential in all aspects of this role Ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countryEvidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environmentHumility, a sense of curiosity, and commitment to creatively tackling seemingly impossible problemsSense of humor and ability to laugh at self, and with othersDemonstrated ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but simpleAbility to live in Kono District, Sierra Leone full-time with shared accommodationThis is a description of the job as it is at present constituted. It is the practice of this organization periodically to examine employees' job description and to update them to ensure that they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are being proposed. This procedure is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with those working directly to him or her. You will, therefore, be expected to participate fully in such discussions and reach an amicable conclusion with your manager. 






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