Categories: Vacancies, June 2026

Midwife Nurses (6 Positions)

Location: Gambella Region (Jewi and Luak Dong /Mattar/ Refugee Camps)

Organization: Development for Peace Organization (DPO)

Deadline: July 11, 2025

Job Description

Job Title: Midwife Nurse

Duty Station: Gambella Region (Jewi and Luak Dong /Mattar/ Refugee Camps)

Required Number: 6

Salary: as per the organization scale

About the Organization

Development for Peace Organization (DPO) is an Ethiopian non-profit organization established in 2020 with a mission of striving to meet the humanitarian and developmental needs of societies regardless of race, color, religion or cultural background. We are legally registered to work in Ethiopia (Reg. 5164) as National NGO and as INGO in South Sudan (Reg. 4178), Somalia (Reg. NGOD/Moifar0422/022) and Kenya (OP.218/051/22-400/12732); it is also processing its registration in Yemen. We are currently seeking an experienced Midwife Nurse to join our mission-driven organization.

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrition Coordinator will play a vital role in providing comprehensive reproductive, maternal, and newborn healthcare (RMNH) services to the refugee population and host community in camp.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct prenatal assessments, monitor fetal development, and provide education and counseling to pregnant women.
Assist with deliveries, including normal vaginal deliveries and managing complications within your scope of practice.
Provide immediate postpartum care to mothers and newborns.
Initiate breastfeeding and support mothers with lactation difficulties.
Identify and manage potential maternal and newborn health problems.
Administer essential vaccinations and medications to mothers and newborns.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patients.
Participate in health education sessions for the refugee community, focusing on reproductive health, antenatal care, and newborn care practices.
Collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and community health workers, to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of best practices in midwifery care.
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for technical and line managers.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

About You

Qualification/ Experience Requirements

Education: BA or College Diploma in midwife nurse from an accredited Institution, has an active COC (Certificate of Competence) and License to practice in Ethiopia.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years for BA and 3 years for Diploma

Required Skills

Communication
Patient care and assistance
Acute care
Clinical knowledge

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates shall fill out this form: https://forms.gle/Xv7h2C16a3DNY2R3A and submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable updated resume as a Merged PDF file through: recruitment@devforpeace.org until July 11,2025

Note: Use “Midwife Nurse” as the subject line of application Letter!

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply!

DPO is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages all candidates to apply to join the organization, regardless of gender, nationality, religious/ethnic heritage, or disability.

DPO has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, authority abuse, and discrimination. DPO follows the principles of UN Child Protection. As a result, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to thorough reference and background checks, as well as being expected to conform to these standards and principles.

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