Midwife (2 Positions)

Médecins du Monde (MdM) or Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian organization that provides medical care and support to vulnerable populations around the world. Founded in 1980, the organization’s mission is to ensure access to healthcare for all, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MdM operates in over 40 countries including Ethiopia, delivering medical aid in crisis zones, conflict-affected areas, and areas of extreme poverty. Our teams of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, work tirelessly to provide essential medical services, emergency relief, and long-term healthcare programs.MDM–France invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position: Midwife .

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure the provision of the seven signal functions of BEmONC
• Coordinate all the activities with the Head of the Health Centre and relevant departments (e.g. Pharmacy, EPI, nutrition etc.)
• Build the capacity of Health Center health staff to deal with obstetric emergencies and complicatio

Key activities areas will include:

Program/Medical:

• Support the management of obstetric emergencies and complications and timely referral at HC.
• Mentor and coach health staff on seven signal functions of BEmONC.
• Conduct need assessment of the MCH + Family Planning department to identify gaps in equipment, drugs and supplies;
• Conduct training assessment needs and develop a training plan;
• Ensure that practices are aligned with evidence-based clinical practice in line with the national guidelines and protocols;
• Provide compassionate and respectful care at the HC;
• Demonstrate behavior that upholds the public trust in the service.
• Maintain confidentiality for survivors of SGBV and ensure follow up on the referral pathway

Reporting

• Compile monthly project activity report and submit to the health project manager ;
• Ensure recordings and completeness of data related to MCH services at the Health Centres;
• Conduct immediate analysis and reporting on maternal and neonatal deaths.
• Identify clients requiring referral to CEmONC hospital and communicate timely with the facility in-charge/Health officer
• Track referrals and report on outcomes to health program coordinator

Responsibilities

Mentoring and coaching :

• Conduct needs assessment of the HC regarding equipment, drugs and supplies;
• In close collaboration with the HC Head and Pharmacist, work on adequate pharmacy management system to ensure that the drugs provided by the Project are appropriately stored and managed;
• Support the implementation of infection and prevention control;
• Mentor and coach health staff of the HC on seven signal functions of BEmONC/use of partograph and other MCH+ FP good practices and plan/deliver quality training and follow up;
• Implement standards and protocols for MCH plus Family planning services in the HC;

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Introduce a partograph register for follow up
• Submit monthly referral outcome report
• Participate in Woreda maternal mortality audit and share report
• Prepare a monthly report, including on drug/consumables consumption and submit to Project coordinator.

Employment Term: 9 months contract

Reported to: Program Manager

The selected candidate will start: March 17, 2025

Deadline to apply: March 24, 2025

Qualification and Experience

• BSc Midwife
• At least 3 years’ experience as a midwife in the clinical setting preferably in an emergency setting
• Working knowledge of IPC, BEmONC and IMNCI
• Flexibility, reactivity, anticipation, adaptability
• Good organizational skills in day to day and crisis situation
• Excellent computer and reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to classify and manage priorities – High autonomous is required
• Interest and ability to work in a team
• Capacity to work and to live remote area with intense conditions and limited resources

0ther Skills & training

Preferred:

• Experience/knowledge of the area
• Previous experience in mentoring and coaching
• Previous experience and/training in BEmONC is an added advantage
• Trained on compassionate and respectful care

Languages

• English and Amharic/Fluent