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Vacancy Advertisement 

IR/INT/EXT/VN/026.25

November 19, 2025

Post title:                 Midwife Nurse

Report to:                Health and Nutrition Officer 

Duty Station:          Oromia Regional State, West Hararge zone, Hirna 

Salary:                      As per the organization's salary scale

Required:                One (01)

Duration:                 One year with possible extension based on performance and funding availability

Introduction 

Islamic Relief is an international relief and development charity founded in 1984, headquartered in Birmingham, UK. As well as responding to disasters and emergencies, Islamic Relief promotes sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities - regardless of race, religion, or gender. The office officially started operation in Ethiopia in 2004. Islamic Relief Ethiopia (IRE) is operational in the Somali Regional State with a base office in Jigjiga, Hargelle, Elkere, Bare, GG and Dekasuftu, Afar Regional State; Semera Logia; Oromia Regional State, West Harergeye, Chiro and Meayso Woredas, Borena zone of Dire woredas and an additional operational office in Addis Ababa. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us 

Job Purpose 

Under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrition Officer, the Midwife Nurse will be responsible for implementing maternal, adolescent, and reproductive health activities in Ewa Woreda. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, integrated services through both facility-based and community outreach approaches. The Midwife will lead Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) and individualized counselling for pregnant and lactating women (PLWs), adolescent girls, and children, with an emphasis on maternal and child health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, hygiene, and sanitation.

She/he will facilitate and deliver capacity-building trainings for healthcare workers, Health Extension Workers (HEWs), and community health volunteers, while also providing continuous coaching, mentoring, and technical support. The Midwife will take part in planning and conducting supportive supervision and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities to ensure the quality, access, and impact of program interventions.

Furthermore, the Midwife Nurse will collaborate closely with woreda health office, Health facility staff, government stakeholders, and implementing partners (IPs) to strengthen integrated service delivery, health data management and resource coordination. The position also involves contributing to timely and accurate reporting, participating in coordination meetings, technical working groups, and representing the project at the woreda, kebele and community levels.

Key Responsibilities 

Maternal, Newborn, and Reproductive Health Service Delivery

• Provide technical support and direct care related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH), including antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), safe and clean delivery, essential newborn care, birth preparedness, and skilled birth attendance.
• Facilitate access to family planning services, post-abortion care, and comprehensive counselling on early pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS.
• Establish and strengthen adolescent and youth-friendly SRH services at schools, health centers, and health posts to ensure accessible and quality AYSRH services.
• Conduct outreach and awareness-raising sessions targeting women, youth, and adolescents on reproductive health, early marriage, early pregnancy, and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention.
• Promote healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies
• Utilize IEC/BCC to increase knowledge of MCH and FH/RH service access

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Facilitate capacity-building trainings for health workers, health extension workers (HEWs), and community health workers (CHWs) on maternal and adolescent reproductive health, skilled birth attendance, family planning, safe abortion care, and postnatal services.
• Deliver on-the-job training and clinical mentoring for healthcare providers to improve the quality of obstetric and neonatal care at health facility and community levels.
• Support traditional birth attendants and women's groups through knowledge-sharing, coaching, and regular follow-ups.

Community Engagement and Health Promotion

• Conduct health education and SBCC sessions on maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, STIs, family planning, and pregnancy-related complications at community and facility levels.
• Organize cooking demonstration events promoting dietary diversity and maternal and child nutrition practices in collaboration with nutrition teams.
• Organize a pregnant women conference in collaboration with the health facility staff.
• Promote timely care-seeking behaviours among pregnant and lactating women, adolescents, and young mothers.
• Establish and Facilitate community dialogues on SRH and maternal and child health through M2MSGs, women’s forums, and youth clubs.

Quality Improvement and Supportive Supervision

• Conduct regular joint supportive supervision visits with woreda health officials to health facilities and health posts, providing coaching and technical oversight.
• Ensure that midwifery and reproductive health services follow national guidelines and protocols to deliver high-quality care.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve the functionality of maternity units, youth-friendly corners, and newborn care services.
• Support facilities to improve infection prevention and control (IPC), emergency obstetric care (EmONC), and vaccination services. 

Coordination and Collaboration

• Work in close coordination with the woreda health office, women’s affairs office, schools, and local leaders to ensure integrated and gender-sensitive programming.
• Collaborate with NGOs, UN agencies, and other implementing partners to align efforts and participate in joint planning, supervision, and learning events.
• Support the referral and linkage of clients to appropriate services and ensure follow-up care is provided.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

• Participate in baseline surveys, assessments, and routine monitoring to track progress and performance on maternal and adolescent health indicators.
• Compile and report data related to MCH services, training sessions, outreach activities, and community engagements.
• Contribute to documenting success stories, lessons learned, and innovations in maternal and adolescent health interventions.
• Ensure safeguarding, gender equity, and inclusion are considered and reflected in all program activities and reports.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit accurate and timely activity reports, training reports, and monitoring findings to his/her immediate supervisors and relevant stakeholders.
• Support woreda health offices in data collection, documentation, and reporting through the national HMIS system.
• Monitor and support efficient use of resources and maintain accountability in line with donor and organizational requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the health project manager or Health and Nutrition officer in support of maternal and adolescent health outcomes. 

Personal Specification

Formal Education/Qualification and Work Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery or Nursing with a minimum of 4 years work experience (ideally in an international organization).

• Experience in working with government counterparts and other partners at woreda level for public health/primary health care management preferably in the Oromia region. 

Personal Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of the health sector at field levels with particular focus maternal and child health. 

• Proven programme implementation and management experience including working within/with government health system.

• Demonstrable experience in facilitation of training/workshops. 

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Excellent ability to speak and communicate in Affan Oromo language with good spoken and written English skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in a multicultural team.

• Good computer skills (particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Previous relevant experience in the INGO sector is asset.

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

Islamic Relief and Islamic Relief staff considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and people at risk to be paramount to the organization. And must adhere the principle of ‘do no harm and leave no one behind.’ It is critical we do not expose communities or staff we work with to the risk of harm through our interventions.  Islamic Relief have a number of related policies which also describe standards in behavior expected from the organization, its staff and representatives towards each other and those we serve. Islamic Relief is committed to responding swiftly, appropriately and constructively to any and all information children, young people and people at risk have disclosed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. We participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and child abuse during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment before signing the contract agreement.

Islamic Relief believes everyone has the right to be safe, respected and valued regardless of who they are or their circumstances, and an equal employment opportunity to all candidates and qualified applicants, we do not discriminate on the base of age, sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability status and diversity. 

Islamic Relief has a zero tolerance towards all forms of violence, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

IRE highly encourage female applicants to apply for this position. Our organization is committed to promoting gender equality and diversity in the workplace. IRE believe in creating an inclusive working environment where all individuals, regardless of their gender, have equal opportunities for professional growth and development.

IRE value the contributions and unique perspectives that women and persons with disability bring to our organization and are committed to providing a supportive, working environment. IRE believe that by promoting gender equality, we can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of our programs.

If you are a qualified female candidate with a passion to join our team, we encourage you to submit your application. IRE look forward to considering your candidacy and working together to make a difference in the lives of those in need.

How To Apply

Application Procedures

• Interested candidates are required to submit a complete Job application form stated with the duty station that you are applying for with all required supporting documents (updated CV, copy of credentials and testimonials) through  eth.recruitment2@islamic-relief.org.et.

• You can access the Job Application Form with this link: https://islamic-relief.org.et/islamic-relief-ethiopia-media-center.html#job-applications. Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.

• The closing date for the application is December 03, 2025.

• Due to the high volume of application, we regret that we will be able to contact only the shortlisted candidates.

Disclaimers:

• Islamic relief does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including the application, interview, offer and contract stages.

• Please be advised that Islamic Relief will verify the authenticity and accuracy of all educational documents. Any misrepresentation or falsification of documents will result in automatic disqualification of the application and may lead to legal action, if applicable.