Lactation Consultant Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital Abu Dhabi

A Lactation Consultant at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital will coordinate, plan and manage education related to breast feeding and related services for patients and family members. This job opening was recently announced by the hospital with the reference number 48420. This is a full time permanent role offered by the company in Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Responsibilities of Lactation Consultant

• Develop and implement standards of care guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothers.
• Plan and coordinate patient and family member educational activities.
• Develops and maintains current breastfeeding resource materials for educational purposes.
• Assess patient breastfeeding progress and provide professional guidance and support.
• Actively participate in relevant community initiatives aimed at raising awareness and education.
• Maintain and update Key Performance Indicators according to the requirements of the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative.

Role Requirements

Following are the required qualifications for the role of Lactation Consultant at Mediclinic:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or Midwifery from a recognized Nursing Institute.
• IBCLC certification.
• A post graduate qualification in Midwifery will be an advantage.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a related nursing field.

Knowledge & Job Skills

• Knowledge of Breast feeding process, ante-partum, intra-partum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issues.
• Client service and related management principles.
• Facilitation skills and principles of adult learning.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals and the effects on lactation for ante-partum, intra-partum and postpartum patients and new born babies to toddlers.
• Organizing skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage).

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