MHNT Midwife

Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

The position holder shall oversee technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned Woreda.

They will mainly be responsible for the day to day implementation of the mobile health and nutrition services under the team by giving high emphasis to health education to IDPs on maternal and child health and also healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies services, safe motherhood and child health consultation such as Antenatal, delivery, postnatal and essential new born services, Iron supplementation, provision of TT vaccination, identification of high risk mothers and facilitation of referral and counselling on HTSP, exclusive breast feeding and HIV. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to health extension workers and Health workers in health facilities. This role will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per the standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health and Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. This position will also be responsible for day to day documentation of all provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with Field office health response coordinator and Woreda health offices.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Improving basic preventive health care at community level in line with public health emergency management with special emphasis on preventing maternal and newborn deaths.
• Conduct and undertake family health services as of Primary Health Care (PHC)
• Provide ANC, PNC, delivery and essential new born care.
• Provide iron supplementation, TT vaccine, HTSP counseling and contraceptives
• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism all obstetrics complications and other maternal and child health illnesses.
• Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.
• Manage sick children according to IMNCI and ICCM guidelines.
• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus.
• Train and support HWs and HEWs on how to provide quality maternal and child health services.
• Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.
• Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community

• Degree in midwifery and with valid registration/practicing license.
• At least two years of experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field is preferred.
• Experienced working at the primary health care unit (Health center) at the MCH department and labor wards.
• Strong written and spoken skills in local language -  Sidamigna.
• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Interest in and ability to work in team.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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Equal Opportunities   

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran. 

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through www.ethiojobs.net On OR before November 9, 2026.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.

Early applications are encouraged, as reviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and assessment will be scheduled once suitable candidates are identified.