Figure 1
Caretaker Agness Mseteka at a government celebration of maternal-newborn health in Lundazi, Eastern Province, Zambia.
Table 1
Maternity waiting home caretaker responsibilities.
| Collect and maintain records of all pregnant women registered in the MWH. |
| Orient pregnant women and caregivers on the MWH facilities. |
| Communicate MWH rules, expectations and procedures. |
| Ensure that the needs of all pregnant women staying at the MWH are met. |
| Oversee the creation, maintenance and execution of a training and education schedule. |
| Ensure the overall security of the MWH and its occupants. |
| Collect MWH user contribution. |
| Manage order and purchase of MWH supplies. |
| Maintain regular inventory of all MWH assets, properties and supplies. |