Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience. We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need.

Position Summary:

The Midwife is responsible for providing comprehensive maternal and newborn care in a Basic Health Center. This role involves supporting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, while also promoting reproductive health and education.

Essential Responsibilities And Duties:

• Maternal Care:

Provide focused antenatal care, including counselling and screening tests, and conduct regular antenatal check-ups to monitor the health of pregnant women.

Assist women during labor and delivery, managing both normal and complicated labor using partographs and facilitating referrals in complicated cases.

Manage postpartum mothers and babies, addressing complications in the puerperium and providing postnatal care, including assessments and breastfeeding support.

• New-born Care:

Conduct initial assessments of new-borns, monitor vital signs, and identify any potential health issues.

Administer vaccinations and ensure new-borns receive necessary immunizations according to health guidelines.

Provide Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services.

• Health Education:

Educate women and families about reproductive health, family planning methods available, and maternal health practices, involving partners and family members in the process.

Participate in community health programs to promote awareness of maternal and child health issues.

• Clinical Management:

Diagnose, monitor, and examine mothers during pregnancy and labour, identifying high-risk pregnancies and making referrals to relevant specialists.

Identify and manage gynaecological conditions as needed.

Manage mothers with incomplete and complete abortions, including performing Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) when required.

Provide counselling in cases of miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal abnormality, and neonatal death.

• Administrative Duties:

Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for all patients, including antenatal and postnatal care documentation, and ensure data collection.

Conduct training and continuous medical education for midwife assistants and traditional birth attendants.

Maintain infection control techniques in all aspects of care.

• Community and Professional Engagement:

Counsel, manage, and refer cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).

Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures as outlined in RI’s policies and procedure manuals.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with all RI staff and participate in regular staff meetings.

Conduct oneself both professionally and personally in a manner that reflects positively on RI and supports its humanitarian mission.

Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Education: Certified Midwife or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid midwifery license to practice in [Passed exit exam].
• Experience: Minimum [3 years] of experience in midwifery, preferably in a primary healthcare setting.

Skills:

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Knowledge on Maternal nutrition and WASH promotion.
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Working Conditions:

• May involve working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Exposure to various health conditions and potential hazards.

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.
Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like (Midwife-RI-AHF-2025-24)
Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV without RI Application form your application will not be consider. 
http://www.acbar.org/upload/1572844955489.DOCX
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Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

Safeguarding

• Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.

Relief International values: 

• We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability