Midwife (Aybak, Joye Zendan, Ahengaran, Moho and Kajlar Districts)

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Duties and Responsibilities

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision, mission and Protection as well as PSEA.

Essential:

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications (Bullet Points)

• Diploma in Midwifery from a recognized institution.

• Valid registration and license to practice as a Midwife issued by the relevant national regulatory authority. Passed the exit exam. 

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in maternal and newborn healthcare, preferably in primary healthcare or humanitarian settings.

• Sound knowledge of Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) guidelines, BPHS/EPHS standards, and national reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) protocols.

• Strong clinical skills in antenatal care (ANC), normal labour and delivery, postnatal care (PNC), essential newborn care, and family planning services.

• Knowledge of early identification and management of obstetric and neonatal complications and appropriate referral procedures.

• Good understanding of maternal nutrition, Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), and Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) referral pathways.

• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), patient safety, and quality improvement standards.

• Ability to provide health education and counselling on pregnancy, breastfeeding, newborn care, nutrition, immunization, hygiene, and birth spacing.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and counselling skills with the ability to work effectively with women, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Good organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation, maternity registers, and HMIS records.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); familiarity with HMIS/DHIS2 is an advantage.

• Fluency in written and spoken Pashto, Dari, and English.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations, including remote and underserved communities, as required.

• Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, safeguarding, humanitarian principles, and accountability to affected populations (AAP).

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience as a Midwife, preferably in primary healthcare, maternity facilities, or humanitarian health programmes.

• Proven experience in providing comprehensive antenatal care (ANC), skilled birth attendance, postnatal care (PNC), and essential newborn care in accordance with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) guidelines.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting normal deliveries, monitoring labour using the partograph, and providing immediate newborn care.

• Experience in identifying and managing obstetric and neonatal complications within the scope of practice and ensuring timely referral to higher-level health facilities.

• Experience in providing family planning counselling and reproductive health services in line with national protocols.

• Experience in promoting maternal nutrition, early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices.

• Experience in screening pregnant and lactating women and children under five years of age for malnutrition and referring or managing cases according to Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) guidelines.

• Experience in providing health education and counselling on safe motherhood, newborn care, nutrition, hygiene, immunization, birth preparedness, and birth spacing.

• Experience in maintaining accurate maternity registers, patient records, referral documentation, and HMIS/DHIS2 reports.

• Experience in implementing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures and maintaining quality standards in maternal and newborn healthcare services.

• Experience working collaboratively with Medical Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Nutrition Counsellors, Community Health Workers (CHWs), and other multidisciplinary team members.

• Experience in community outreach, home visits, health promotion activities, and strengthening community awareness of maternal and newborn health.

• Experience participating in supportive supervision, quality improvement initiatives, maternal and perinatal death reviews, and emergency maternal and newborn response activities.

Key Personal Qualities (Bullet Points)

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Midwifery from a recognized university is preferable.

• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, professionalism, and a strong commitment to ethical midwifery practice.

• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to providing woman-centred and newborn-centred care.

• Excellent communication, counselling, and active listening skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with women, families, colleagues, and community members.

• Calm, patient, and able to make sound clinical decisions under pressure, particularly during labour and obstetric emergencies.

• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Flexible, adaptable, and resilient in challenging, remote, and humanitarian settings.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with attention to detail.

• Committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based midwifery practice.

• Respectful of cultural diversity and sensitive to the needs of women, newborns, and vulnerable populations.

• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects patient privacy at all times.

• Committed to humanitarian principles, safeguarding, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), gender equality, and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality maternal and newborn healthcare services.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations and work in resource-limited environments as

• Working experience in the targeted provinces and familiar with concerned community, geography, and culture (Aybak, Joye Zendan, Ahengaran, Moho and Kajlar Districts).

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and an updated CV to the following link:

Midwife (Aybak, Toye Zendan, Ahengaran, Moho and Kajra Districts) at Islamic Relief Worldwide-Afghanistan | Jobs.af

The closing date for accepting applications is 22 July 2026.

The applications received after the closing date will not be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test.

Special Attention: 

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and persons with disabilities. Selection decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, experience, and the requirements of the position.

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment, selection, or hiring process. This includes application submission, testing, interviews, or employment offers. If you are asked to pay any fee or provide financial information in connection with a vacancy, please treat it as fraudulent and report it through the appropriate official channels.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the information provided in their application and CV is accurate and consistent with their educational qualifications, employment history, and supporting certificates. Any false or misleading information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

 Islamic Relief Worldwide Afghanistan (IRW-AF) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals. IRW-AF apply safe recruitment practices, including identity verification, reference checks, and criminal background screening where applicable. All employees are expected to follow our safeguarding and code of conduct policies. IRW-AF operate a zero-tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment

Note: The written test/interview will be on rolling basis due to the urgent need of the position the written test/ interview may take place before the closing date of the post/s.