Birth Assistant (Doula) – Fixed-Term Contract
Aga Khan Academy Mombasa · Kenya
Job description
About the role
The Birth Assistant (Doula) provides continuous emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant mothers and their families throughout pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period. Working within the Nursing Department of Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu, the role enhances the birthing experience and promotes safe, supportive care.
Key responsibilities
- Provide prenatal support, including childbirth education and birth planning.
- Conduct Lamaze sessions in collaboration with the Midwife.
- Offer continuous labour support, delivering emotional reassurance, comfort measures, and advocacy.
- Support mothers and their partners during childbirth.
- Provide postpartum support, including guidance on basic newborn care.
- Maintain effective communication with clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Document client interactions accurately while ensuring confidentiality.
Required profile
- Certificate or formal training as a Health Care Assistant.
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in high‑pressure situations.
- Flexibility to work on‑call, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
Required skills
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Aga Khan Academy Mombasa
Kenya