Lactation Consultant

Lactation Consultant Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAEMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTocoordinate, plan and manage education related to breast feeding and related services for patients and family membersKEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDevelop and implement standards of care guidelines for assisting breastfeeding mothersPlan and coordinate patient and family member educational activitiesDevelops and maintains current breastfeeding resource materials for educational purposesAssess patient breastfeeding progress and provide professional guidance and supportActively participate in relevant community initiatives aimed at raising awareness and educationMaintain and update Key Performance Indicators according to the requirements of the Baby Friendly Hospital initiativeREQUIRED EDUCATIONA Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or Midwifery from a recognised Nursing InstituteIBCLC certificationA post graduate qualification in Midwifery will be an advantageREQUIRED EXPERIENCEAt least 2 years’ experience in a related nursing fieldREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEBreast feeding process, ante-partum, intra-partum and postpartum health care and psychosocial issuesClient service and related management principlesFacilitation skills and principles of adult learningKnowledge of pharmaceuticals and the effects on lactation for ante-partum, intra-partum and postpartum patients and new born babies to toddlersOrganising skillsVerbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage)#J-18808-Ljbffr