MHNT Midwife Officer

MHNT Midwife Officer

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Location: - Sheraro

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive Antenatal Care (ANC) services, including focused ANC assessments and follow-up.

• Conduct pregnancy testing, syphilis testing, HIV counselling and testing, and other maternal screening services.

• Provide iron-folic acid supplementation, TT vaccination, deworming, and maternal nutrition counselling.

• Develop and monitor birth preparedness and complication readiness plans for pregnant women.

• Provide family planning counselling and methods according to national guidelines.

• Deliver Postnatal Care (PNC) services for mothers and newborns.

• Provide post-abortion care and counselling.

• Identify high-risk pregnancies and facilitate timely referral.

• Provide emergency labor and delivery services within MHNT capacity.

• Detect and manage obstetric emergencies and arrange urgent referrals.

• Ensure active management of the third stage of labor.

• Facilitate ambulance and referral services for obstetric emergencies.

• Provide essential newborn care services.

• Promote early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding.

• Support newborn immunization services.

• Provide first-line support and referrals for GBV survivors.

• Facilitate access to clinical, psychosocial, and protection services.

• Provide adolescent-friendly SRH services.

• Conduct awareness activities on harmful traditional practices, teenage pregnancy, STI prevention, and menstrual hygiene management.

• Conduct health education sessions on: ANC and PNC, Family planning, Exclusive breastfeeding, Maternal nutrition, HIV/STI prevention, Institutional delivery, support community mobilization and SBCC activities. Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Ensure accurate registration, tallying, recording, and reporting of all SRH and maternal health services.

• Maintain MCH registers and referral records.

• Compile weekly and monthly reports.

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly service reports.

• Contribute to strengthening reporting through DHIS2.

• Document success stories and lessons learned.

• Analyze service utilization trends and identify implementation challenges and opportunities for improvement. Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

• Promote accountability to affected populations through respectful, inclusive, and responsive service delivery.

• Ensure communities are informed about available services and feedback mechanisms.

• Ensure confidentiality and protection of patient information and records.

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Diploma/BSc/MSc or equivalent in Midwifery from a recognized university/college.

• Minimum related work experience of 5 years for Diploma, 2 years for BSc and 1 year for MSc. Preferred experience & skills:

• A clinical experience in directly running reproductive health services, including family planning, antenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, comprehensive abortion care, and neonatal care is essential

• Work experience in mobile health service, and PHEM is an asset.

• NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable.

• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven record to prioritize and deliver on time.

• Possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in working independently as well as within a dynamic, cross functional team.

• Highly skilled in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Validated capability to work effectively with partners.

• Adept at leading and positively navigating change in a proactive manner. Language Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English, Amharic, and Tigrigna (Essential).

• Certificates or Licenses:

• Renewed professional license

• This position is only for internal candidates.

• Disclaimer: Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.

• IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

• IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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