Midwife Nurse – Afar (2 Positions)

• Department: Health & Nutrition
• Reports to: Project Coordinator
• No of position: 2
• Salary: As per the organization scale
• Duty Station: Afambo / Amibara Woredas, Afar Region

Organizational Overview

Nexus Ethiopia is a national Ethiopian civil society organization that supports vulnerable and crisis-affected communities through humanitarian, development and peace building programmes. It works with local partners, communities and government institutions to strengthen locally led humanitarian action.

With funding from the Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF), Nexus Ethiopia leads the Integrated Lifesaving Humanitarian Response for Drought, Flood and Displacement-Affected Communities in Afambo and Amibara Woredas, Afar Region.

Project Background

The project brings together Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Multi-Purpose Cash (MPC) and Agriculture assistance for displaced people, returnees and vulnerable host communities. Nexus Ethiopia directly implements WASH and MPC, while PHE-EC implements Agriculture. Under a proposed revision currently under EHF review, Nexus Ethiopia would also directly implement Health and Nutrition.

The Health and Nutrition component supports four health centres: Huadaytu and Alasabol in Afambo, and Awash Arba and Sedehafage in Amibara. Mobile health and nutrition teams will complement facility services in communities where flooding, distance or pastoral mobility limits access to care. Priorities include primary health care, maternal and newborn health, outbreak detection, acute malnutrition screening and treatment, infant and young child feeding counseling, and referral and follow-up for patients who need higher-level care.

To strengthen the project team and ensure effective, accountable and timely implementation, Nexus Ethiopia invites qualified, experienced and committed Ethiopian professionals to apply for this position.

Position Overview

The Midwife Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services through a Mobile Health Team. The role focuses on antenatal and postnatal care, safe delivery support (as per mobile clinic capacity), family planning, reproductive health education, and referral of obstetric complications. The position ensures services are provided in line with national protocols and humanitarian standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

A. Maternal & Reproductive Health Services

• Provide antenatal care (ANC) including history taking, examinations, risk assessment, laboratory screening, and counseling.
• Provide postnatal care (PNC) including newborn assessment, breastfeeding support, and maternal health checks.
• Offer family planning counseling and services (short-acting methods at minimum).
• Identify and refer obstetric emergencies such as prolonged labor, bleeding, pre-eclampsia, or sepsis to the nearest health facility.
• Provide basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) within the scope of a mobile clinic.
• Support safe delivery only where appropriate and feasible according to the mobile health team’s guidelines (if part of the service package).
• Conduct STI screening, treatment, and counseling.

B. Child Health & Nutrition

• Conduct newborn assessments, growth monitoring, and early childhood development counseling.
• Screen children and pregnant/lactating women for acute malnutrition and refer cases accordingly.
• Support vaccination activities in coordination with fixed health facilities or woreda health office.

C. Health Education & Community Engagement

• Deliver health education sessions on: Maternal and newborn care, Nutrition for pregnant & lactating women, Exclusive breastfeeding, Family planning, Safe delivery and birth preparedness
• Work with HEWs and community volunteers to mobilize pregnant women for ANC, PNC, and follow-up services.

D. Clinical Support to Mobile Health Team

• Support triage and outpatient care for women and children when needed.
• Work collaboratively with the nurse, health officer, MHPSS officer, and nutrition team for integrated service delivery.
• Assist in planning and organizing daily outreach services.

E. Documentation, Data & Reporting

• Maintain accurate service delivery records, ANC/PNC registers, and family planning logs.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the team leader and M&E team.
• Document referrals and follow-up on high-risk pregnant women.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.

F. Drug & Supply Management

• Ensure adequate stock of reproductive health commodities, ANC supplies, and equipment before deployment.
• Maintain proper storage and use of medicines and medical supplies.
• Report stock-outs, damages, or shortages in a timely manner.

G. Quality Assurance & IPC

• Apply infection prevention and control (IPC) measures during all clinical procedures.
• Ensure safe waste management practices at outreach sites.
• Provide services in accordance with the national reproductive health guidelines and humanitarian standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Educational Requirements

• MSc or Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from a recognized institution.
• Training in BEmONC, family planning, IMNCI, PMTCT, IPC, or related fields is highly desirable.

Professional Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in providing maternal and reproductive health services.
• Previous experience in mobile clinics, outreach programs, or emergency/humanitarian settings is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong competence in ANC, PNC, FP services, and newborn care.
• Good clinical judgment and ability to identify obstetric emergencies.
• Strong counseling and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of national health protocols and reproductive health standards.

Personal Competencies

• Compassionate and client-centered approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• High level of flexibility and ability to work in remote, challenging environments.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.