Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Maternity Assistant

Midwife

Auxiliary Nurse

Minimum General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Minimum 6 months of internship required

The tasks a Midwife is expected to perform include:

Looking after new born babies

Advising patients on personal and environmental hygiene

Advising patients to consult a doctor

Identifying high risk pregnancies

Assisting Surgeon or Nurse in labour room and operation theatre

Conducting normal delivery cases

Providing full antenatal care to expectant mothers

In-depth knowledge of foetal and child development cycle

Knowledge of proper procedures for lifting and moving patients

Knowledge of female reproductive anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of personal and environmental hygiene during child-birth

Skilled in conducting tests and using equipment

Skilled in assisting women from pre-pregnancy to postnatal care

Not applicable

Good communication skills

Observant

Patient

Detail-oriented

Supportive

Amiable

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not considered hazardous/dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of

For freshers - INR 8,000 to INR 18,000 per monthFor candidates with experience - INR 20,000 to INR 35,000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Market Trend of Healthcare Sector in India

According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The Indian Healthcare sector grew from$45 billionin 2008 to$81 billionin 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This sector has emerged as one of the largest service sectors with estimated revenue of around $ 30 billion constituting 5% of GDP.

As the healthcare sector is improving in India, a need for skilled nurses and Midwives is also increasing. India's healthcare has seen a lot of privatisation along with improving standards of government hospitals/dispensaries in the past decade. When it comes to achieving a normal birth and empowering the woman and family, midwives are the experts. Therefore, Midwife has a bright future in both government and private sector.

Government hospitals and dispensaries

Private hospitals and clinics

Cities and towns across India