Midwife

World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.

WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” 

Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.

Job Porpuse

The Midwife will provide comprehensive, quality maternal and newborn health services under the SHIFA/EOM Project in line with the national maternal health standards of the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health. The position contributes to reducing morbidity and mortality among women and girls, including pregnant and lactating women, by supporting equitable, safe, and inclusive access to essential maternal and newborn health services in marginalized and hard-to-reach communities.

The role is responsible for delivering life-saving maternal and newborn care services to the targeted population in project districts. This includes provision of antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), safe delivery services, newborn care, psychosocial counselling, and family planning services for women of reproductive age, in accordance with Basic Health Center service delivery guidelines.

The Midwife is a full-time, grant-funded position based in Faryab Province and supports integrated primary health care service delivery for vulnerable populations not covered by BPHS, while contributing to community-level maternal and newborn health promotion.

Major Responsibilities 

• Provide Reproductive, Maternal, and Newborn Health (RMNCH) services based on IMPAC standards.

• Provide psychosocial counselling for women of childbearing age and support inter-team referral mechanisms.

• Provide basic newborn care including:

• Neonatal resuscitation when required
• Eye care and infection prevention
• Other stipulated in the IMPAC guideline.

• Distribute clean delivery kits for pregnant women and MISP dignity kits for women of reproductive age.

• Provide normal delivery services when clinically indicated.

Identify pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum complications, including:

• Antepartum haemorrhage (APH)
• Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)
• Pre-eclampsia / Eclampsia
• Anaemia
• Puerperal infections

• Use partograph monitoring during labour to track maternal and fetal condition and ensure safe delivery management.

• Ensure timely referral of complicated maternal and newborn cases to higher-level health facilities.

• Provide health services and appropriate referral support for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases.

• Provide birth spacing and pregnancy timing counselling based on the maternal health and nutrition package.

• Screen pregnant and lactating women for malnutrition and provide counselling for identified cases.

• Ensure pregnant women receive daily iron-folic acid supplementation.

• Maintain an updated contact list of all referral facilities and specialized service providers.

• In consultation with the medical doctor or MHNT team, refer cases to:

• Advanced psychosocial counsellors
• GBV psychosocial services (Family Protection Centres)
• Drug dependence treatment or detoxification services when needed

• Promote consumption of iodized salt and other maternal nutrition practices.

• Provide reproductive health education and counselling, including Infant and Young Child

Feeding (IYCF) information for pregnant and lactating women.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and ensure safe storage of health information.

Record maternal and newborn deaths and immediately report deaths according to facility and program reporting protocols.

• Maintain proper documentation of all clinical, counselling, and delivery activities.

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly activity reports.

Other

• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply 
• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards
• Adhere to WV accountability standards
• To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of the designated province’s urban and rural interventions

Required Professional Experience and Education

• At least 1 year of professional experience working as a Midwife in a hospital, clinic, or Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) setting or any other level of the EPHS and BPHS.
• Practical experience in maternal and newborn care services, including normal delivery assistance, ANC, PNC, and basic obstetric care is highly preferred.

• Graduation from a recognized Midwifery training program.
• Valid professional license or registration with relevant national health authorities, if applicable.
• Training in MISP, maternal and newborn care, partograph use, mentorship or emergency obstetric care is an advantage.
• Good communication skills for interaction with clients, community members, and health facility staff.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• At least one year working in MCH clinic as midwife

• Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
• Ability on the triage methods
• Communication skills and knowledge of local communities.
• Languages empowerment (Dari – Pashto)
• Flexibility for work.
• Ability to travel within the work environment

Email / Application Form: wvafg_recruitment@wvi.org