Terre des hommes Lausanne (Tdh) is a Swiss child welfare foundation that assists and protects vulnerable populations worldwide. Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carries out projects related to Child Protection, Access to Justice, Mother and Child Health, and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Herat & Nangarhar provinces.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the project officer, the Midwife provides technical inputs and works in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders for the project. She will provide technical support to pregnant women newborn babies and under 5 children in the intervention area. She will deliver reproductive health care services to women. She assumes responsibility and accountability for her practice, applying up-to-date knowledge and skills in caring for each woman and family.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Give the necessary supervision, care, and advice to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period
• Conduct deliveries on her own and care for the new-born infant
• Manage complications in pregnancy and childbirth, by the principles of basic emergency obstetric care
• Provide primary care to women of reproductive age, by the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS)
• Supervise the provision of primary health care within the community by female community health workers
• Counsel and educate women, the family, and the community, in relevant areas of health including preparation for parenthood and childbirth
• Provide all non‐surgical methods of family planning and counseling for surgical methods
• Obtain specialized assistance as necessary (consultation or referral)
• Share knowledge, skill, and expertise with midwifery, medical, and nursing students, and nursing and resident staff, in the management of pregnancy and childbirth, acting as a clinical preceptor
• Perform limited, select administrative duties such as patient charting, recording, and reporting of data; clinic and facility management (as required); or coordination of specific educational or outreach programs
• Participate in research, professional organizations, and related committees; and in continuing education opportunities
• Follow Tdh policies, procedures, and objectives; continuous quality improvement initiatives; safety, environmental, and infection prevention standards
• Participate in the provision of 24‐hour, 7‐day maternity service, which may require evening, night, or on‐call duty to follow–up on all cases, where risk factors were identified, and ensure that the mothers and children are following the treatment plan recommended by the doctor, hospital or health facility.
• To ensure and follow up that all children under 5 and mothers go to health facilities for preventative treatment including immunization and treatment as necessary.
• To identify the women in the community who are pregnant and ensure that they receive antenatal care and health education.
• To encourage the women to have a birth plan and seek skilled birth attendants for deliveries, assisting the mothers during deliveries, if necessary. 
• Give training to the Family Health Action Groups.
• Serves as a positive role model for the organization
• Implement all additional tasks requested by her hierarchy

NOTE: Strongly request the candidates to read the job responsibilities and requirements carefully!!!

"Preference will be given to candidates with working experience with Tdh."

• Graduate from Midwifery.
• Experience working within public health facilities.
• Min 2 years experience working in hospitals or health facilities.
• Fluency in local languages Dari, Pashto
• Aptitude to work in volatile settings and willingness to visit the field daily
• Excellent knowledge of the region and its cultural aspects
• Excellent networking skills and ability to communicate with various stakeholders.
• Capability to take initiative and excellent negotiation skills
• Good in report writing
• Well understanding of the Afghanistan context

To apply, please click on the below link:

https://jobs.af/jobs/midwife-ThtgiFWL1/apply