Midwife

The Midwife will report to the Nurse in charge of the Ward or Health Facility.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Midwife, in keeping with the vision of the Authority, is responsible for working along with the Nursing team to perform obstetrical deliveries and routine duties including ante-partum and post-partum care. When the duties are performed away from hospital she acts with considerable independence, whereas in a hospital work is performed under immediate supervision and is reviewed by a professional superior.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Qualification as evidence by certification in Medical and Surgical Midwifery

• Registered with the Nursing School Council of Trinidad and Tobago

• GCE A Levels/ CAPE

• Five (5) CXC O’levels subjects inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.