Midwife Officer – World Vision International (Tigray Region)

Organization: World Vision International
Job Title: Midwife Officer
Location: Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Employment Type: Not specified
Applicant Type: Local Applicants Only
Application Deadline: October 19, 2026
Job Reference: JR53304

About World Vision International

World Vision is a child-focused organization committed to safeguarding children and adult beneficiaries. The organization has zero tolerance for violence, abuse, sexual exploitation, or sexual abuse against children or adults by employees or others affiliated with its work. All applicants must meet World Vision's safeguarding standards, regardless of whether their role involves direct interaction with children or vulnerable adults.

About the Job

World Vision International is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Midwife Officer in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. The successful candidate will support the delivery of maternal, newborn, and child health services to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in targeted woredas.

The role focuses on antenatal care, safe delivery, postnatal care, essential newborn services, family planning, child health consultations, immunization, and referrals for high-risk mothers. The officer will also provide technical assistance, supervision, and capacity building for health extension workers and health facility staff.

The position holder will support mobile health and nutrition services, maintain accurate records, and prepare weekly and monthly reports for the relevant field office and woreda health offices.

Key Responsibilities

Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services

• Provide quality primary healthcare services at health facilities and IDP sites.
• Deliver maternal and newborn health services, including antenatal care (ANC), postnatal care (PNC), safe delivery, and essential newborn care.
• Support iron and folic acid supplementation, tetanus toxoid (TT) vaccination, family planning counseling, and contraceptive services.
• Strengthen referral mechanisms for obstetric emergencies and maternal, newborn, and child health complications.
• Support routine and outreach Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) activities.
• Manage sick children according to Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) and Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM) guidelines.
• Ensure the availability and appropriate use of ICCM/IMNCI protocols, guidelines, and Health Management Information System (HMIS) tools.

Technical Support and Service Delivery

• Provide technical support, mentoring, and supportive supervision to health facilities on maternal, newborn, and reproductive health services.
• Deliver quality ANC, PNC, family planning, safe delivery, and referral services.
• Provide primary healthcare services at health facilities, outreach sites, mobile health teams, and IDP sites.
• Identify, manage, and refer obstetric and neonatal emergencies according to national protocols.
• Support the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in health facilities.
• Provide supervision and capacity-building support to health extension workers and health facility staff.

Community Engagement

• Conduct health education and awareness sessions on maternal health, newborn care, family planning, nutrition, breastfeeding, and disease prevention.
• Promote community participation and awareness of available maternal and reproductive health services.
• Strengthen referral linkages between communities and health facilities.
• Provide counseling on family planning, exclusive breastfeeding, and HIV-related issues.

Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare and submit weekly activity reports and monthly programme updates.
• Support health and nutrition assessments, surveys, and emergency response evaluations.
• Contribute to HEA Impact Dashboard updates and Health 5W Matrix reporting.
• Support monthly IPPT updates and other donor-required reports.
• Prepare training, community sensitization campaign, and assessment reports.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and success stories.
• Maintain accurate project records and submit quality reports on time.
• Document services provided through mobile health and nutrition activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

A BSc degree in Midwifery, Nursing, or a related health field from an accredited university or health college is preferred.

Required Certificates

• Family Planning.
• IMNCI and ICCM.
• Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP).
• Skilled Birth Attendance.
• Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF).

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of experience working with NGOs in reproductive health, immunization, and clinical care is required.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge, training, and experience in the management of safe delivery.
• Ability to manage sick children according to IMNCI and ICCM guidelines.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, implementing, and monitoring maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programmes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good interpersonal and human relations skills.
• Willingness to work under pressure and additional hours when required.
• Flexibility and adaptability in difficult and challenging working conditions.
• Strong adherence to World Vision's values.
• Emotional stability, stress management, cultural and gender sensitivity, integrity, and adaptability.
• Willingness and ability to live and work in remote locations with uncertain security conditions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified local applicants should submit their applications through World Vision International's official recruitment portal. Review the vacancy requirements carefully before applying.

Application Deadline: October 19, 2026

Applicant Type: Local Applicants Only

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Important Recruitment Notice

World Vision Ethiopia values transparency and fairness in its recruitment process and does not charge applicants any fees for job applications. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent recruitment advertisements requesting payment or sensitive personal information upfront.

Apply through the official recruitment link and submit your application before the deadline.

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