The main purpose of the Position 

Supervising the clinical activities and guaranteeing the quality of midwifery care in the department, according to MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards in order to provide a high-quality Mother and Child Health (MCH) care to the population.

Accountabilities  

• Supervising, supporting and evaluating the team under his/her responsibility particularly midwives, midwife assistants and other related staff in her team such as cleaners. 

• Planning and organizing their work (areas, days, absences, visits, holidays, etc) and coaching them in their work with special focus in following all appropriate protocols and procedures. 

• Ensuring teamwork and a professional relationship between maternity and other departments. 

• Supervising the clinical activities in all the maternity departments and activities such as ante-natal consultations, delivery and after delivery follow up, post-natal consultations, family planning consultations, new-born vaccinations and liaising with the Medical Doctor about the patients who need special care times, visiting hours, etc. 

• Ensuring that the staff on duty knows, implements and follows at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control in the medical premises ensuring high standards of hygiene in the working environment. 

• Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained, cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols, reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service. 

• Being responsible for the department-related pharmacy activities (stock and consumption monitoring) as well as maintenance of the medical equipment. 

• Being responsible for ensuring that all the administrative procedures, patients’ data and documents are filled in correctly and registered for compiling monthly reports reflecting the activity in the department. 

• In certain contexts, being responsible for ensuring that the maternity staff is able to identify, receive and provide care to the victims of the SGBV in collaboration with the Obs & Gyne MD and following the protocols. 

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities 
  

The Korem project has a mobile clinic component where SRH services are part of the package of care as Fixed clinic support and the Midwife supervisor is expected to work collaboratively with the team and required to support the following activities. 

Providing direct Comprehensive Care through: 

• Coordinating, developing, and evaluating daily care plans. 

• Following up the provision of high-quality midwifery and safe standards of care. 

• Supervising the correct execution of therapy prescriptions and the proper filling of the patients’ file. 

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with MoH doctors/ clinical officers, midwives, nurses, and others. 

• Carrying out daily follow up and ensuring adequate staffing for all SRH services. 

• Supervising to ensure emergency (referral) boxes are checked and ready to use for every shift. 

• Supporting the team to ensure that patient files filled correctly and completely and Watch over the respect for the medical secret, dignity/intimacy of patients, and privacy/confidentiality by responsible staff in in the department to ensure a maximum of patients’ comfort. 

• Organizing to ensure that the staff on duty knows, implements, and follows at all times the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control in the medical premises ensuring high standards of hygiene in the working environment. 

Promoting Supportive Systems /Capacity building/: 

• Facilitating SRH development and training programs for staff (Continuous learning and development) in liaison with line Managers 

• Identify training needs, organize and coordinate training, coaching and supervision about SV based on the findings of learning needs assessments, knowledge, attitude and practices questionnaires and observation. 

• Providing on-the-job training, mentoring, and supportive supervision to SRH midwives, particularly, topics that concern: maternal health and childcare such as pregnancy induced hypertension, PMTCT, SV/IPV care, ANC/PNC care etc. 

• Ensuring that all the administrative procedures, patients’ data and documents filled in correctly and registered for compiling monthly reports reflecting the activity in the department. 

Professional Leadership: 

• Ensuring infection prevention and control (IPC) on board is adequate and provide sensitization if needed (to team or to rescued people) 

• Participate in team meetings to discuss patient care and improve service delivery. 

• Stay informed about best practices in maternal and reproductive health. 

• Monitoring, reviewing complaints, medical incidents and reporting them as they occur 

• Be flexible to work at any assigned location as determined by the recruitment team/ project. 

Job Requirements

Education 

• Essential: Bachelor degree in Midwifery from a well recognized institution.  

  • Essential: Valid midwifery practicing license. 

Experience 

• Essential: A 2 (two) years outreach related demonstrated experience as Midwife Supervisor  

Other Requirements 

• Essential Mission language essential English in addition to other local languages.  

• Essential Proficient Computer literacy in word and excel.  

• Essential Transversal Competencies :

  • Results and Quality Orientation L2  

  • Teamwork and Cooperation L2  

  • Behavioural Flexibility L2  

  • Commitment to MSF Principles L2  

  • Stress Management L3 

How To Apply

• Type of contract: Full Time 

• Work Location: Korem – Outreach Sites  

• Terms of employment: Fixed Term contract until December,2026 

• Starting Monthly Gross Salary/month: 1,210.00 USD 

• Number of Position: One 

• Other Benefits: As per the Organization Policy 

If you are interested, please complete the Application Form via the link below: 

            Application Form Questionnaire 👉 LINK 

Deadline: 25th May, 2026  

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

• Only applications submitted via the Application Form will be accepted.  

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  

• If you are short-listed, you will be invited to a technical test. 

• Only the candidates that will pass the technical test will be called for an interview. 

• Reference checks and verification of professional history will be conducted.  

• Qualified Female Applicant are highly encouraged to apply. 

  MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color, or ethnic and national origins, religion, or belief. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data.  

  MSF operates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. Safe Recruitment procedures apply, including reference checks and verification of professional history. MSF is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Adherence to MSF Behavioural Commitments is required. 

Job Requirements The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from a well-recognized institution and a valid midwifery practicing license. Candidates must also have at least 2 years of demonstrated outreach-related experience working as a Midwife Supervisor. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.