Midwife

Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and registered in 2001 with the Ministry of Economics in Afghanistan as an Afghan, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. BDN operates in line with its constitution in three sectors: education, health, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition services, BDN's mission is to assist communities in the achievement of their own development goals, while its vision is a world of enabled communities working toward a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is involved in implementing different health projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, such as BPHS-EPHS projects in Balkh and vertical projects like CBNI, TSFP, PHNS, FSAC, GC7, S-WIFS, and RMNCAH/SRH and PSS services in provinces such as Balkh, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pol, Jawzjan, Samangan, Takhar, Kapisa, Ghazni, Kunduz, Paktia, Paktika, Khost, Kabul, Parwan, Panjshir, and Maidan Wardak.

BDN, in more than 20 years of its operation, has made impressive contributions in promoting access to quality healthcare and has developed a reputable track record in the effective implementation of numerous projects within the country. BDN adheres to the policy of equal employment opportunities, and its hiring process is based on evaluation by knowledge, skill, work experience, and ability, without regard to age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical status.

The midwife will play a crucial role in providing essential maternal and reproductive healthcare services as part of the project. This position involves offering prenatal care, assisting with deliveries, and providing postnatal care to expectant mothers and newborns.

The midwife is responsible for:

• Have sufficient knowledge of and implement the Basic Health Services Package for Afghanistan.
• Register and record basic information regarding maternity health service clients.
• Complete ANC examinations and general physical examinations, and check vaccination cards for receiving the TT vaccine.
• Provide daily health education sessions.
• Provide information about family planning to women.
• Perform deliveries and other services according to the basic health service package.
• Recommend preventive treatment to women in accordance with guidelines and protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors in categorizing and examining patients in the absence of a female doctor.
• Provide delivery awareness and refer them to a doctor if necessary.
• Provide information about antenatal and postnatal visits and family planning, and emphasize their importance to women.
• Actively participate in committees for tetanus prevention and HMIS (Health Management Information System) quality improvement.
• Active participation in prevention committees.
• Proper maintenance of materials and equipment in the maternity health room and delivery room.
• Collaboration with other clinic members to provide better services.
• Prepare monthly reports on the intervals between deliveries, registrations (ANC and PNC), and daily use of tally sheets and health administration forms.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the mother and child health room.
• Show kindness and observe proper etiquette when interacting with patients and healthcare staff.
• Sterilize equipment and tools in the mother and child health room.
• Execute any other tasks assigned by the district clinic supervisor or relevant authority.

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in midwifery.
• Valid midwifery license to practice in Afghanistan.
• At least 2 years of proven experience as a midwife, with a strong focus on maternal and newborn healthcare.
• Knowledge of prenatal and postnatal care guidelines and best practices.
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Familiarity with Afghan healthcare regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of local languages (Dari and Pashto) is essential.

BDN is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on October 03, 2026. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

https://forms.gle/rcWXTSUaXt8vwfFY8

BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.