Job Description

Midwife

Company: Médecins Sans Frontières

Location: Khartoum, Sudan

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Maternal and Child Health

Experience: 2–7 Years

Salary: USD 1,700 – 3,600 per month (based on qualifications and experience)

Reporting To: Maternal Health Coordinator

Position Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a dedicated Midwife to provide comprehensive maternal, neonatal, and reproductive healthcare services in Sudan. The successful candidate will support women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal recovery while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.

This position is ideal for professionals seeking Midwife jobs in Sudan, Healthcare jobs in Khartoum, Nursing jobs in Sudan, and Maternal Health jobs in Africa.

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Key Responsibilities

• Conduct antenatal consultations and pregnancy monitoring.
• Assist mothers during labor and delivery procedures.
• Provide postnatal care for mothers and newborns.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and arrange specialist referrals.
• Monitor maternal and neonatal health indicators.
• Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations.
• Promote breastfeeding and infant nutrition practices.
• Deliver reproductive health and family planning counseling.
• Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation.
• Participate in emergency obstetric response activities.
• Conduct community health education programs.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and health officers.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols.
• Support maternal mortality reduction initiatives.
• Participate in outreach clinics and mobile health programs.

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Education Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery.
• Registered Midwife qualification recognized by relevant health authorities.
• Current professional practice license.
• Additional certification in Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care is advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional midwifery experience.
• Experience in hospital, clinic, maternity center, or humanitarian settings.
• Knowledge of maternal and child healthcare protocols.
• Experience handling normal and complicated deliveries.
• Familiarity with reproductive health programming is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Maternal Healthcare
• Neonatal Care
• Safe Delivery Management
• Antenatal Care
• Postnatal Care
• Family Planning Services
• Emergency Obstetric Care
• Patient Counseling
• Medical Documentation
• Clinical Assessment
• Infection Prevention
• Community Health Education
• Vaccination Support
• Reproductive Health Programs
• Healthcare Reporting

Training & Professional Development

The selected candidate will receive:

• Advanced maternal healthcare training.
• Emergency neonatal care certification opportunities.
• Clinical leadership development programs.
• Infection prevention and control workshops.
• Community health outreach training.
• Continuous medical education opportunities.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safe delivery success rate.
• Maternal care quality outcomes.
• Newborn health indicators.
• Patient satisfaction scores.
• Documentation accuracy.
• Referral efficiency.
• Compliance with healthcare standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive humanitarian-sector salary.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Housing support where applicable.
• Paid annual leave.
• Professional development sponsorship.
• Emergency response allowances.
• Career advancement opportunities.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Registration Certificate
• National Identification Documents
• Three Professional References

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Médecins Sans Frontières is committed to equal employment opportunities and the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to vulnerable communities across Sudan.