Midwifery

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is one of the most vibrant and rapidly expanding Ethiopian resident civil society organizations. We are a results-oriented organization committed to implementing efficient, effective, and sustainable charitable interventions across Ethiopia.

Currently, PAD is undertaking a major scale-up of its programs, with a focus on urban destitution, peacebuilding and democratization, child protection, youth development, support for migrant returnees, health, and livelihood development. We are also implementing humanitarian projects, including Shelter and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), targeting low-income and vulnerable women, children, youth, and adults.

As part of this expansion, PAD is extending its operations to several regions, including Addis Ababa, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, and the Somali, South Regional State.

PAD is now seeking to hire a qualified professional for its EHF-funded project.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the MHNT Midwife will play a key role in delivering integrated reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas through the Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) as part of the EHF-funded project. The midwife will be responsible for the implementation of quality maternal and newborn care services in line with national guidelines and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive antenatal care (ANC), delivery, and postnatal care (PNC) for mothers and newborns under BEmONC protocols.
• Identify, manage, and refer obstetric and neonatal complications (e.g., pre-eclampsia, hemorrhage, sepsis, newborn asphyxia) in a timely and safe manner.
• Support the clean and safe delivery process, including the use of AMTSL, newborn resuscitation, and postpartum care.
• Provide family planning counseling and services, ensuring informed choice and method availability.
• Conduct maternal and newborn health education during community outreach, including nutrition counseling for pregnant and lactating women.
• Collaborate with MHNT team members to ensure holistic and integrated health and nutrition services.
• Conduct routine screening for malnutrition among PLWs and newborns, and refer cases for appropriate care.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records and HMIS reports related to maternal and newborn services.
• Monitor and follow up on pregnancy outcomes and newborn conditions, providing referrals as needed.
• Participate in community sensitization efforts to promote institutional delivery, ANC attendance, and danger sign recognition.
• Support the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols during service delivery.
• Provide on-the-job support and technical guidance to community health workers and CNVs related to maternal and newborn care.
• Collaborate with the MHNT team in the mapping of referral services, particularly for emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
• Actively engage in early recovery planning and restoration of reproductive health services in disaster-affected areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth and effective MHNT operations.

Qualification:

• BSc Degree in Midwifery from a recognized and accredited institution with a Valid Professional license.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in maternal and reproductive health service delivery.
• Prior experience in emergency response, mobile health outreach, or hard-to-reach settings is an added advantage.

Skills Required:

• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC).
• Proficient in antenatal, skilled delivery, and postnatal care, including active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL).
• Ability to manage common obstetric and neonatal emergencies, including postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia, sepsis, and newborn resuscitation.
• Skilled in providing family planning counseling and services.
• Competence in infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols and safe delivery practices.
• Experience in clinical documentation, completion of HMIS registers, and accurate reporting.
• Capacity to provide health education to pregnant and lactating women (PLWs) on nutrition, hygiene, and danger signs.
• Ability to conduct nutrition screening (e.g., MUAC) for PLWs and refer cases of concern.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural sensitivity in engaging communities.
• Ability to work under pressure and in hard-to-reach or emergency settings as part of a mobile health team.
• Ability to train and mentor other health workers and support community-level maternal and newborn health promotion.
• Working computer Knowledge (Microsoft Office packages)

Other:

• Willingness to travel to and work in remote and hard-to-reach locations.
• Ability to work effectively in a mobile team setting with flexibility and cultural sensitivity.

Number required: one

Salary: As per the organization’s Salary Scale

Duty Station: Roving position between Gazgibla and Abergele Woredas, Waghimra Zone, Amhara Region. The MHNT Nurse is expected to operate as part of a Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT), regularly moving between health facilities and communities in both woredas based on program needs and accessibility.

Employment type: contract

Female applicants are encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

Positive Action for Development (PAD) promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to follow our policies and uphold our values at all times. All successful candidates will go through background checks and be required to follow PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to recruit more than one candidate from this announcement or keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

PAD does not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from PAD, please report them to our office through official contact channels. www.padethiopia.org.