Since 2006, the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) in Kabul, Afghanistan, has served patients from all 34 provinces. Operated through a public-private partnership among the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de L’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), with management by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers world-class medical services and drives healthcare innovation in the region.

FMIC provides specialized consultations, advanced diagnostics (CT, MRI, radiology), surgeries, a 24/7 pharmacy, and state-of-the-art laboratory testing. It has recorded over 2.3 million patient visits and consultations, conducted 6.8 million laboratory tests, and performed 59,000 surgeries, including more than 5,700 paediatric and adult cardiac procedures. As Afghanistan’s first ISO and SafeCare-certified hospital (recertified in 2024), FMIC has pioneered open-heart surgery, advanced diagnostics, and telemedicine, earning the IHF Award in 2021.

With a 176-bed capacity and a highly skilled Afghan medical team, FMIC is committed to advancing healthcare excellence. Through its Patient Welfare Support Programme, it has provided over $57.6 million in subsidized or free care, ensuring equitable access to high-quality treatment for vulnerable populations.

1. Regular Responsibilities

• Monitor normal pregnancies; carry out the examinations necessary for the monitoring of the development of normal pregnancies
• Give the necessary supervision, care and advice to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period.
• Identify and early detection of antenatal complications such as;

• Pre-eclampsia & Eclampsia conditions
• Placenta previa
• Placental abruption
• Rhesus disease
• Fetal malpresentation at term
• Gestational diabetes
• Venous thromboembolism
• Oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios

• Counsel on prenatal self-care, including nutrition, hygiene, breastfeeding and danger signs in pregnancy and childbirth.
• Initiate resuscitation in case of cardiac arrest and provide appropriate care.
• Obtain patient sampling safely.
• Practice safe intravenous (IV) therapy and monitor patients’ responses and take actions accordingly.
• Demonstrates use of cardiotocogram (CTG) machine on patients and interprets cardiotocogram and takes appropriate actions as per unit based policy
• Provide immediate post-partum, care including history taking, physical examination, teaching on breastfeeding and care of newborn.
• Review patient’s diagnostic finding, report in case of abnormality, perform intervention as requested and follow up
• Care for and monitor the progress of the mother during the post-natal period. And provide all necessary advice to the mother on infant care to enable her to ensure the optimum progress of the newborn.
• Identify and monitor stages of labor.
• Perform history and physical examination of the labouring woman and diagnose labour.
• Provide care and assist mother during labor and to monitor the condition of the fetus in utero by the appropriate clinical and technical means.
• Manage labor using the labor care guide.
• Conduct uncomplicated and spontaneous deliveries including where required an episiotomy.  
• Recognize the warning signs of abnormality in the mother or infant which necessitate referral to a doctor and to assist the latter where appropriate.
• Identify, manage and report obstetric emergencies according to the principles of basic emergency obstetric care such as,

• Prolonged labour
• Abnormal fetal presentation
• Amniotic fluid embolism
• Early detection of placenta
• Umbilical cord prolapses
• Premature rupture of membranes

• Conduct active management of the third stage of labour for reduction of post-partum hemorrhage.
• Identify signs of post-partum hemorrhage and able to manage.
• Assist physician in minor procedures.
• Adhere to the infection control practices and follow asepsis.
• Administer medication (as allowed) safely, monitor patient responses to medication where indicated and report related incidents promptly.
• Practice safe intravenous (IV) therapy and monitor patients’ responses and take actions accordingly.
• Initiate resuscitation in case of cardiac arrest and provide appropriate care.
• Obtain patient sampling safely.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill regarding proper use of unit relevant equipment and their safe handling. Follow manufacturer’s instructions related to operating, handling, cleaning and safety checks of all equipment/ instruments.
• Transfer the patient safely for procedures or shift out to other areas as per criteria defined.
• Provide timely, comprehensive and complete documentation meeting quality standards.
• Report any untoward incidents and document in her shift before leaving the unit and submits to HM/ shift supervisor.

Any other factor

• Long duty hours in emergency situation
• Compliance with IC standard and policies to prevent from the exposure of infection.
• Utilize appropriate body mechanics while performing any tasks.

Qualification and Requirements

1. Graduate of an accredited Midwifery Diploma program / bachelor of Midwifery
2. Registered with the Afghanistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC)

Work experience

Minimum 2 years of midwifery experience in a hospital

Competencies and Traits:

• Understand basic written and verbal English
• Should have basic computer knowledge
• An effective team player and contributes to team building.

• Ability to carry out basic obstetrics/gynecological/ and neonatal assessment.
• Identify, manage and competent in dealing with antenatal, postnatal and gynecology patients.
• Knowledgeable and competent to deal with newborn care.  
• Ability to organize workload and identify priorities appropriately.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with team members.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations.

• Ability to work with health care team and contribute ideas and solutions to resolve problems.
•  Keeps him/herself well-groomed and observe the uniform code at all times.
• Takes feedback from supervisors constructively and works to improve on the identified area

Dear applicant,

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following link:

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Please note:  

You are allowed to apply only before the closing date  

before submitting your resume, make sure that it has specific details about your qualifications and experience, including the dates.

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

If you are not invited for a written test or interview within a four-week period of time, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.

Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if you are selected.

Best Regards,

The FMIC HR Team