Obstetric Nurse

Obstetric Nurse

LENGTH OF PLACEMENT
12-24 months

FUNDING ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS

Must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Fluent in English - Level 4-5, willingness to learn Kiswahili

To self-assess your level please click here

ABOUT CUSO INTERNATIONAL

Cuso International is a non-profit development organization that works through volunteers. Each year, we

send hundreds of global citizens to work on collaborative development projects in more than 20 countries

in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. We are one of North America's leading international

development organizations that works through volunteers.

ABOUT THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION

Wete District Hospital was founded in 1922, and underwent major rehabilitation with erection of new

buildings and 1958. It is a private organization and is currently also working collaboratively with UNDP

and the Swedish Rotary Club.

THE VOLUNTEER'S ROLE

Overall placement purpose and specific volunteer placement objectives:

The placement aims to improve the quality of Maternal Health Services at the Hospital, strengthen the capacity and the skills of the Health Care Workers, Community Health Workers (CHW) and the Traditional Birth Attendants (TBA) by providing the on job training on Obstetric Care.

Specific Objectives:

Under the Mobile Health Clinic Project the Obstetric Nurse will be expected to manage the strengthen maternal health care at the hospital and community by training the local nurses, Midwives and CHW on the following:

1. Assessment duties to ensure that a mother feels comfortable as she prepares for birth (ei. execute vaginal exams, determine fetal heart tones, duration and intensity of contractions and preparing mothers for Cesarean sections as well as assist doctors with the administration of pain medication.

2. To prepare the birthing room by following clinical instructions and performing pre- and post- delivery care for mothers and infants.



3. Teaching mothers essential information on child care, breast feedings, self-care, encouraging

infant and parent bonding, performing discharge procedures for patient and child.

4. Administrative duties such as documenting information on each patient under her care.

5. Managing complications the patients may face during labor including hypertension brought by

labor, premature rupture of the membrane, premature labor, and women with diabetes, HIV,

hemorrhage, blood transfusion, epidural issues, prolapsed cord, vacuum extraction, precipitous

delivery and induction of labor.

6. To train and coach local midwives, CHWs and the TBAs on Neonatal care and management of

the new born risks and infections.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential requirements

1. Registered Nurse with extensive experience in maternal health

2. Minimum 3 years of experience in Obstetric Care in the hospital and the community setting

3. Experience providing training on related techniques and subjects

Desirable

1. Some knowledge of maternal problems in developing countries

2. Strong interest in HIV/AIDS and the prevention of STIs especially Prevention of Mother to Child

Transmission (PMTCT) on HIV/AIDs.

TRAINING AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Our training and support package covers the costs of being an overseas volunteer, allowing you to enjoy a

modest but healthy lifestyle while you volunteer abroad. This includes:

• Attendance at a Cuso International assessment day (candidates must cover the first $150 of the

most cost-effective travel expenses and accommodation costs).

• Travel and accommodation costs associated with pre-departure training.

• Return airfare and visa/permit (this includes a return flight in the case of a family emergency).

• Coverage for required vaccinations, medications and comprehensive health insurance.

• Accommodation while overseas.

• A modest living allowance, which varies depending on the country where you are placed

• Quarterly payments to support you in your placement

• Modest support for accompanying partners

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online, quoting referral code T1021/0002/0001 and the name of the placement.