MHNT Midwife officer (Rosters)

• Location Type : Office
• Deadline : April 16th, 2026
• Career Level : Mid Level(3-5 years)
• Employment Type : Full time
• Number of people required : 1

About the Job

Background:

The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian international NGOs, provides relief, rehabilitation, and development support to vulnerable people and communities in over 30 countries. We began work in Ethiopia in 2000 in response to severe drought in Ethiopia’s Somali region and are currently providing assistance to Ethiopians and refugees in six regions in Ethiopia, implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

NOTICE: Emergency Roster Recruitment

Please be advised that this recruitment is for Emergency Roster Placement only and does not involve immediate hiring. This position will be based in different districts/woredas under our field office. Final candidates will be added to the roster and will be contacted right away when an emergency response arises. 

Job Overview: 

The Midwife Officer is a member of the IRC health and Nutrition team and supporting the implementation of the IRCs MHNTs activities in different woredas under our field offices. They will primarily coordinate and implement effective MCH activities for the emergency health and nutrition responses, for a timely and appropriate service for the client in need, in line with organizational and international standards. Furthermore, S/he expected to provide technical support for gov’t healthcare provider including health extension workers. This position will be based at different woreda under our field office and will directly report to the MHNT leader.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Conduct and support Antenatal care, post-natal care, delivery services and newborn care 
• Provide Family Planning counseling and contraceptive services
• Ensure delivery plan with all registered pregnant women.
• Ensure referral of obstetrical emergencies
• Link Sexual Assault Survivors to Clinical, Psychosocial Care and other SGBV services.
• Provide health education, particularly on MCH including IYCF and RH/FP
• Ensure that all specified MCH activities are implemented, documented and reported.
• Liaise and ensure strong linkages with other services like Nutrition, U5 health, Adult health, SGBV, Hygiene & sanitation services. 
• Provide social and behavior change communication (SBCC) that promotes demands for RH/FP services.
• Prepare and share quality weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports. Daily reports for specific activities may be requested occasionally.
• Representing IRC at SRH meetings and task force meetings at Woreda level.
• Ensures that RH/FP interventions are applied as per the standard protocols, policies, and guidelines of MoH and WHO.
• Perform any other related duties as required

Safeguarding Responsibilities: – 

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to establish team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Develop ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

About You

Educational Requirements:

• MSc/BSc/Diploma in Midwifery 
• Minimum work experience of 1 year for MSc and 2 years for BSc and 5 years for diploma holders. 

Preferred experience & skills: 

• At least two years of clinical experience in directly running RH, including family planning, antenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, comprehensive abortion care, neonatal care, understanding and familiar with adolescent-friendly Reproductive health care services.
• Up-to-date knowledge of comprehensive clinical RH management practices and its guidelines are advantageous.
• Knowledge of culturally sound IEC/SBCC material on SRH and HIV/AIDS topics.
• Ability to be in remote and under pressure areas and understanding the cultural context of the local area.
• Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong inter-personal skills. 
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills
• NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable. 
• Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers. 
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and supervise implementation of emergency health response projects. 
• Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge. 
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office 
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual and ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses. 

Language Skills: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English is required and local language is advantageous.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Renewed professional license.

Requirement Skill

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Report writing skill
• Strong analytical problem solving skills

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 

• Name of the position you have applied for 
• Date of application 
• Summary of your qualifications and experience 
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 

Disclaimer: – Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process. 

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons. 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.