About this role
A Lactation Consultant is a professional member of the healthcare team who works within the framework defined by the IBLCE Code of Professional Conduct and the Clinical Competencies for IBCLC Practice to provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care for breastfeeding families and facilitates the development of policies which protect, promote and support breastfeeding, working within the laws and regulations in their country, jurisdiction and workplace.
The Lactation Consultant takes the lead in developing, providing and promoting Lactation Management Services to expectant and new parents according to Sidra Medicine’s philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of practice, the UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHL), Qatar National Health Strategy, and the International Board of Lactation Consultants in partnership with the mother and baby and their families, clinicians, and other stakeholders across the Organization.
The postholder is required to work in collaboration with other stakeholders across the Organization on the implementation of local and national policies relating to breastfeeding, human lactation, and link to local developments and teaching plans, and contributes to the organization’s BFHI accreditation.
The Lactation Consultant is professionally accountable to the Chief Nursing Officer and the International Board of Lactation Consultants. The incumbent works within the internationally defined scope of Practice and Code of Conduct.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL PREFERRED Education
Bachelor’s Degree in health-related profession i.e. Nursing or Midwifery
And
Valid International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC Certificate)
MSc Nursing/Midwifery or
MSc in Business/Health Promotion
Or other Health related field
Post graduate specialty qualification/certification in NICU, Pediatrics, Mental Health, ICU, Family and Child Health development and Related areas Or academic expertise
Experience
5+ years of clinical experience of which at least 2+ years of direct IBCLC clinical experience including experience in all the settings that an IBCLC may work (inpatient/outpatient)
Exceptions to the experience requirement may be granted for Qatari nationals (internal and external candidates), with a reduction of up to two (2) years. [For a DHP licensable role, the experience requirements mandated by the Department of Healthcare Professions, along with the defined scope of practice, must be strictly followed.]
Experience in an Academic Medical Center
Experience in independent healthcare community settings
Demonstrated experience with Clinical Information System
Experience in Family and child health development assessment and/or Parenting centers
Certification and Licensure Meets licensing requirements of the State of Qatar Meets Specialist licensing requirements of the State of Qatar Professional Membership Current IBCLC Certification
Member of the International Lactation Consultants Association
Member of a professional Nursing & Midwifery Association
Other healthcare Professional Organization membership
Job Specific Skills and Abilities
Problem-solving skills
Case Management skills and collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team
Effective communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to address large audiences and deliver evidence-based education programs on Human lactation and science
Excellent Interpersonal and interactive skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English
Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) participants
Demonstrated project management skills
Implemented the steps of BFHL
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally
Arabic language skills