Maternity Coordinator

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide and coordinate patient-centric and evidence-based midwifery and lactation care through home visits and ensure compliance to ethical and professional standards set by regulatory authorities and the company

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

To deliver quality care to antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum women and neonates in collaboration with the multi professional team according to set clinical standards and relevant legislation

Ensure patient safety by identifying, preventing and managing risks in accordance with clinical risk policies, procedures and relevant legislation

To facilitate positive patient and family experiences by creating a conducive environment as guided by nursing leadership

To provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions according to company standard and legal requirements

To create and contribute to a learning environment that builds employee competence by actively supervising, mentoring and coaching learners and nursing employees

To utilise all required stock and equipment efficiently, according to Mediclinic guidelines

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Relevant Bachelor's degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least two years in own country

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Midwife and Lactation Consultant

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE