In cooperation with the German Professional Association of Gynecologists, the TARGET Higher Obstetrics Speciality Clinic opened its doors in June 2015 in Afar region at the border of Tigray, and tries to address the medical problems of genitally mutilated girls and women (FGM I to III) as well as emergency obstetrics, which is especially acute in remote regions such as the one of our clinic. In Afar, 91.6 per cent are mutilated, with the majority having undergone FGM Type II and III. This poses great risks for girls and women, in particular during labor.
Our clinic is equipped and designed according to European standards. In addition to gynecological and obstetrics care, emergency procedures such as caesarean sections and minor obstetric and gynecological surgeries incl. defibulation of FGM Type III are also undertaken. Currently we have about 35 births and an average of 2 cesarean sections a month, with these figures set to increase further in future. We aim to increase the number of defibulations in particular as well as improve our FGM consultations in the clinic.
The clinic is operated through a national team of anesthesia-technicians, nurses and midwives, a pharmacist, laboratory technicians, a gynecologist, an IESO , a gynecologist as well as a German technician. Regular visits of European volunteer gynecologists, midwives, nurses and anesthesiologists are furthermore supporting the national team and provide training. TARGET Human Rights Organisation has already established a strong presence in the region for more than a decade, working closely with Islamic and Clan representatives in the region. TARGET intervenes without any affiliation to politics, religion or financial profit.
The position holder works predominantly in nurse-midwifery, in patient admission and first-aid unit. He /She provides treatment and care for both adult and neonatal patients of the clinic. He /She will collaborate with the national and international nursing and midwifery colleagues, medical and technical personnel, to deliver the highest possible standards of care and treatment.
People needed: 4
Duties of this Position
Department/Project/Duty Station/Country
Qualifications
Valid Ethiopian ID
Personal Skills
Our Offer
You can expect a varied, challenging job in a committed team from which you will learn a lot. The net salary will be around ETB 5,869.00 to the net salary incl. hardship allowance will be around ETB 8,209.00 You want to work with us against the cruel practice of FGM? Send your application comprising your CV with two reference letters incl. that of your latest work and a motivation letter with the earliest job entry date, explaining why you want to work in our clinic and what your professional future should look like.