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Nursing and Midwifery Directorate

Message from the Director of Nursing and Midwifery

As the Director of Nursing & Midwifery at ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, I am privileged to lead a team of dedicated nurses and midwives who are the foundation of patient care. Our directorate is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care, ensuring the highest standards of nursing and midwifery practice.

We play a critical role in inpatient care, maternal and child health, surgical and critical care, and community outreach programs, ensuring holistic and personalized care for every patient. Additionally, our team actively engages in nursing education, clinical training, and research to enhance healthcare quality and patient safety.

Through continuous professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, we strive to empower our nurses and midwives, improve patient outcomes, and support the hospital’s vision of becoming a national center of excellence. We appreciate the unwavering support of our team, hospital leadership, and partners who share our mission of delivering outstanding nursing and midwifery services.

Habtamu Birhanu

Habtamu Tamiru (BSc, MPH, MPM)

Director of Nursing and Midwifery

Alert comprehensive specialized hospital

Historical Background

The Nursing & Midwifery Directorate has been an integral part of ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital since its inception. With a rich history spanning over 50 years the hospital has consistently provided high-quality nursing care, evolving its midwifery services in response to the increasing demand for maternal and neonatal healthcare. Today, the directorate continues to expand its workforce and specialized services, ensuring comprehensive care across all departments.

Yearly Performance

Each year, the directorate plays a pivotal role in patient care, including:

  • Managing 15,550 inpatient admissions across all wards
  • Assisting in 7,000 deliveries, ensuring safe maternal and neonatal outcomes
  • Supporting 16,366 surgical procedures with perioperative nursing care
  • Providing specialized critical care nursing in ICU and emergency settings

    Healthcare Professionals & Qualifications

    Our team consists of highly skilled professionals, including:

  • Senior General Nurses
  • Senior Midwives
  • Nurse Specialists
  • Emergency & Critical Care Nurses
  • Surgical Nurses
  • Operating Room Nurses
  • Cardiovascular Nurses
  • Neonatal & Pediatric Nurses

    • Facilities and Resources

    To support high-quality nursing and midwifery care, the directorate is equipped with:

  • Well-structured inpatient wards for medical, surgical, maternity, and pediatric care
  • Specialized units, including ICU, NICU, and emergency care
  • State-of-the-art delivery rooms for safe and comfortable childbirth experiences
  • Dedicated training & simulation centers for continuous professional development

    • Teaching/ Training Services

    The Nursing & Midwifery Directorate is actively involved in:

  • Training nursing and midwifery students in collaboration with universities
  • Continuous professional development (CPD) programs for staff
  • Clinical mentorship and preceptorship for new nurses and midwives
  • Research and quality improvement projects to advance nursing practices

    • Service Hours.

    Our nursing and midwifery services operate 24/7, ensuring continuous and comprehensive patient care:

  • Inpatient & Emergency Services: 24/7
  • Outpatient & Maternal Health Clinics: Regular Hours
  • Private Wing Services: After regular Hour and on Saturday

    • Nursing & Midwifery Services

    The department provides a comprehensive range of services, including:

    General Nursing Services

  • Inpatient care across medical, surgical, pediatric, and maternity wards
  • Perioperative nursing for pre- and post-surgical patients
  • Critical care nursing in ICU and emergency settings
  • Wound care and infection prevention
  • Patient education and counseling

    • Midwifery & Maternal Health Services

  • Antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care
  • Safe and skilled delivery services
  • High-risk pregnancy management in collaboration with obstetricians
  • Neonatal care, breastfeeding support, and maternal education
  • Family planning and reproductive health services

    • Critical Care Nursing

  • Monitoring and managing critically ill patients in ICU and CCU
  • Administering high-risk medications and ventilator support
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for complex cases

    • Emergency & Trauma Nursing

  • Rapid assessment and triage of emergency cases
  • Performing life-saving interventions (CPR, defibrillation, intubation)
  • Managing mass casualty incidents

    • Pediatric & Neonatal Nursing

  • Providing specialized care for neonates, infants, and children
  • Managing neonatal intensive care (NICU) cases
  • Supporting family-centered care and developmental milestones

    • Cardiovascular Nursing

  • Monitoring cardiac conditions (e.g., post-MI, CHF management)
  • Assisting in cardiac catheterization and interventions
  • Educating patients on heart disease prevention and lifestyle changes

    • Operating Room (OR) Nursing

  • Preoperative & Setup: Verifying patient identity, preparing the OR with sterile equipment, reviewing patient history, and conducting a

    surgical time-out for safety.

  • Intraoperative Duties: Assisting as a scrub or circulating nurse by maintaining sterility, managing instruments, documenting procedures, and responding to emergencies.
  • Postoperative & Patient Care: Ensuring proper wound care, monitoring recovery in PACU, documenting surgical details, and educating patients on post-op care.

    • Nursing Service Philosophy

    At ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, our nursing philosophy is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every individual.

  • We believe that all patients have the right to receive high-quality, effective nursing care tailored to their clinical condition and individual needs.
  • Nursing is dedicated to restoring patients to their optimal physical, mental, and emotional health while promoting their spiritual and social well-being.
  • We are committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring seamless coordination between nursing services, medical professionals, and allied healthcare practitioners.
  • Recognizing the vital role of research and education in enhancing patient care, the nursing directorate actively supports, promotes, and participates in continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
  • We strive to foster mutual trust and understanding among nursing staff, creating an environment that enables each member to reach their full professional potential.
  • Our commitment is to uphold the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring excellence in nursing practice.

    • By upholding excellence in patient care, continuous education, and research, the Nursing & Midwifery Directorate remains a pillar of healthcare at ALERT Comprehensive Specialized Hospital. We are dedicated to strengthening our services, expanding our capabilities, and ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of care.