As a Midwife with MSF, your expertise in managing both routine and complicated deliveries is crucial. You will be involved in establishing outpatient sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and training birth attendants within busy maternity units, contributing significantly to our project teams.
You will manage SRH services across various settings, including mobile clinics, camp environments, and primary and secondary healthcare facilities. A key part of your role will be to lead and support local healthcare teams, providing training and coaching to ensure quality care delivery.
Data collection, analysis, and reporting will be essential components of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will oversee forecasting and management of medical supplies to support uninterrupted healthcare services.
Requirements:
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Degree in Midwifery
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Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Irish Nursing Board
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At least 2 years of post-qualification midwifery experience, with recent patient care experience (within 2 years)
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Proven hands-on experience managing major obstetric emergencies such as eclampsia, obstructed labor, hemorrhage, and sepsis
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Ability to work independently, managing care for women and newborns
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Experience in training, coaching, and supervising healthcare staff
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Minimum 3 months work or travel experience in low-resource settings
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Strong organizational skills, ability to manage stress, and prioritize workload effectively
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Capacity to work within international teams
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Willingness to operate in unstable or insecure environments
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Availability for assignments of 9 to 12 months
Assets:
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Completed tropical healthcare training course
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Practical experience in contraceptive care, care for sexual assault survivors, sexual health, key populations, or prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission
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Previous experience with international NGOs
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Proficiency in French (A2/B1) and/or Arabic is a plus