MIDWIFE - READVERTISEMENT Medecins sans Frontieres Spain
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.
JOB CODE:
MS03000
SALARY:
1450 $
Section/Unit:
MEDICAL & PARAMEDICAL
Grade Level:
6
Supervisor:
MIDWIFE ACTIVITY MANAGER
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
NORTH KORDOFAN - EL OBEID
Duration:
FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Closing Date:
18 Nov 2026
Background:
We are seeking motivated professionals who will Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after de-livery, according to MSF obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.
Duties and responsibilities:
Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
Where PMTCT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling.
Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases.
Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
Properly following up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
Supervising that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.
Participating in the organization of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases).
According to MSF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventions Supervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparotomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:
The position will be in EL Obeid maternity hospital/Khor Tagat IDP PHCC) North Kordofan state and will be responsible for the following activities/Tasks.
Ensure proper triaging and follow appropriate circuit for all pregnant/lactating women visiting EO Maternity hospital.
Provide antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC/CEmONC), immediate neonatal care in accordance with MOH/MSF protocols and guidelines.
Conduct normal delivery and seek support for complicated labour by Identifying danger signs.
Proper and consistant use of Parthograph and correct interpretation for alert and action lines for a better decision making.
Perform rapid tests at OPD/ER/IPD depending on the need.
Implement PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations by offering pre counselling, test and post counselling.
Identify sexual violence victims, comfort cases and manage in collaboration with medical doctor.
Assess, diagnose and facilitate referral of pregnant women form Khor Tagat PHCC to Maternity hospital for further medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries in collaboration with MDs, Midwife sup and PHCC supervisor.
Provide all necessary vaccines at birth for a new born (BCG, OPV0, Vit K etc).
Ensure basic standard precautions (hygiene and equipment sterilization criteria are implemented according to MSF /MOH specifications.
Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used.
Ensure regular and ongoing supply of medical supplies and equipment required for maternity activities in collaboration with the supervisor.
Properly following up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge/referal to NICU.
informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices in collaboration with HP teams.
Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
Make sure administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF/MOH protocols.
Participatingin the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor.
Proper hand over of patients and equipments with the next shift with hand over note.
Flexible to work in Assigned area (Maternity hospital/Khor Tagat PHCC) and other tasks.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Education
Bachelor in Midwifery/Nursing qualification.
Experience
Essential Midwife/Nursing registration from Sudanese Medical Council Board.
Essential Minimum two years working experience as midwife in Private or governmental institutions.
Preferable NGO/INGO experience.
Languages
Essential, mission language (English-B2); local working language (Arabic) an asset. motivation letter and CV should be written clearly in English.
Competencies
Results Oriented
Teamwork
Flexibility
Commitment to the work
Service Oriented
Interested candidates are requested to submit their Application Online through the following Google Forms link: https://forms.gle/yxVrTvtEzq3nQABf9
Or
In a sealed envelope, mentioning (MSF-Spain - Application for Midwife based in North Kordofan State – El Obeid) to the Labor Office Almuazafeen Area.
Applications must be submitted in English Language including:
✓ Motivation letter in English. ✓ Updated CV in English.
✓ Copy of Personal national ID / Passport. ✓Copy of Midwife/Nursing registration from Sudanese Medical Council Board.
✓ Copy of relevant bachelor's degree.
✓ Copy of relevant work certificates.
✓ Copy of relevant training certificates.
Please note that Applications submitted through any other channel, incomplete applications, or applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be considered in the recruitment process.
Your application will be reviewed only after this form is fully completed and all required documents are uploaded.
Applications submitted through any other channel, or without the full set of documents in each mentioned upload section, will not be processed or considered.
All information provided will be handled with strict confidentiality and for recruitment purposes only.
Tests and interviews will be carried out in English and Arabic.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Administrative conditions:
This job profile can be adapted and/or changed according to the evolution of the activities, evolution of the Mission and the program needs.
The general conditions are detailed in the staff regulations, work contract and health policy.
MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
