Maternal and Child Health Nurse

Job description

OVERVIEWPartners In Health (PIH), Malawi, is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Maternal and Child Health Nurse, based in Neno District.The successful candidate will provide nursing care to women and newborns during the antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum periods. The role includes direct bedside patient care, patient monitoring, equipment management, emergency obstetric and neonatal care, mentorship of nursing staff, infection prevention and control, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.The position requires strong clinical judgement, technical competence and the ability to work under pressure within multidisciplinary teams.Department: Secondary Care and ProgramsReports to: Secondary Care and Programs DirectorSecond-Line Reporting: Chief Medical OfficerCommitment: Full-timeWorking Hours: 40 hours per weekJOB TYPE:Full-timeApplication Deadline: 19 October 2026POSITION: Maternal and Child Health NurseDUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Maternal and Newborn Nursing CareDeliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to women and newborns, including monitoring labour and vital signs, administering medications and managing equipment such as cardiotocographs and patient monitors.Conduct and document patient assessments in line with the WHO Safe Childbirth Flow Chart.Provide and interpret nursing interventions, including cardiotocography for high-risk pregnancies.Support emergency resuscitation procedures for peripartum women and newborns and participate in rapid response teams.Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary case discussions and care planning.Conduct nursing rounds, lead nursing-specific case discussions and develop comprehensive nursing care plans.Promote a safe, respectful and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.2. Mentorship and Capacity BuildingMentor and coach nursing staff, interns and students in maternal and child health.Identify nursing gaps in maternal and child health and design capacity-building initiatives for nursing teams.Facilitate continuing professional development sessions on maternal and child health nursing and patient safety.Support the orientation and professional development of new staff in maternal and child health units.Teach students and interns the practical management of peripartum women and newborns.3. Infection Prevention and ControlUphold infection prevention and control standards.Ensure the safe handling of equipment and consumables.4. Operations and Equipment ManagementEnsure the availability and functionality of essential maternal and child health equipment and supplies, including oxygen concentrators, resuscitation stations, emergency trolleys and personal protective equipment (PPE).Promptly report shortages and equipment failures and support follow-up actions.Track and plan preventive maintenance of maternal and child health equipment, using tools such as Upkeep software in collaboration with the biomedical team.5. Data Management, Documentation and ReportingEnsure accurate and timely documentation of nursing care, patient progress and incident reports.Maintain up-to-date nursing documentation in patient charts and registers.Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives.Support the generation and reporting of maternal and child health data and use data-driven decisions to improve the quality of care for critically ill patients.