Job Description
The Municipal Government of Baliuag, Bulacan is actively seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Midwife II to be deployed to health facilities within the Ilocos Region. This is a career opportunity for a dedicated professional who possesses a strong passion for public service and community health, particularly in the field of maternal and child care.
As a Midwife II, you will play a pivotal role in the implementation of the government's reproductive health and maternal wellness programs. You will be directly involved in providing life-saving care to mothers and newborns, conducting family planning seminars, and spearheading disease prevention initiatives in far-flung communities. Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of families in the region.
The ideal candidate is a licensed midwife with proven clinical skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, resource-limited setting. We value empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to public service. You will be working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals, barangay health workers, and local government units to ensure that no mother or child is left behind.
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on the rewarding challenge of serving your countrymen, we encourage you to submit your application.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive midwifery services including prenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to clients in assigned barangays and health centers.
- Conduct normal spontaneous deliveries and manage obstetric emergencies in coordination with physicians and hospitals.
- Implement the Family Planning Program by administering contraceptives, providing counseling, and facilitating referrals.
- Administer routine childhood immunizations and micronutrient supplementation (e.g., Vitamin A, Iron) following the DOH protocol.
- Conduct community health assessments, health education sessions, and mother's classes on breastfeeding, hygiene, and nutrition.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, maternal health logs, and monthly reports for the Rural Health Unit.
- Coordinate and provide technical supervision to Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and support traditional birth attendants (hilot) in the community.
- Participate in disease surveillance, outbreak response, and other public health campaigns as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be a Filipino citizen and of good moral character.
- Must be a Registered Midwife (RA 1080) with a valid PRC license.
- Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BS Midwifery) from a recognized institution.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience in midwifery practice (required for Midwife II level).
- Preferably with 4 hours of relevant training in maternal and child health or family planning.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and community organizing skills.
- Willing to be assigned in remote and geographically isolated areas within the Ilocos Region.
- Must not have been convicted of any administrative offense or crime involving moral turpitude.