Midwife

Overview

Midwife with MSF, providing obstetric care to pregnant women and their babies in humanitarian settings. Working under the supervision of a specialist doctor, midwives ensure antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, and obstetric services according to MSF protocols. They may manage cases of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections, and neonatal care, while upholding hygiene standards and ensuring a steady supply of essential drugs and equipment.

• Provide obstetric care to pregnant women and their babies, including follow-up before, during, and after delivery.
• Implement and ensure continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetric care, neonatal care, and comprehensive abortion care where allowed by policy.
• Collaborate in the management of sexual violence cases and assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women.
• Ensure hygiene and sterilisation criteria are met, and perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment.
• Guarantee a regular supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities and follow up newborn babies until discharge.
• Respect patients' right to privacy and confidentiality and supervise administrative procedures.
• Participate in the organisation of the ward and ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team.
• Conduct normal deliveries independently, manage obstetric emergencies, and identify cases needing referral.
• Supervise the use of drugs, facilities, and obstetric material to ensure rational use and appropriate stock levels.

• Midwifery qualification or specialisation.
• At least two years of working experience in midwifery or related jobs.
• Proficiency in the programme language.
• Assets:
  Bachelor in Midwifery;
  Experience in midwifery-related roles;
  Proficiency in the local working language.