Midwife (based in Rohingya)

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Job Title: Midwife
Project Title: Humanitarian Assistance of Protection and Empowerment for Vulnerable Communities in Rohingya Camp (HOPE)
Company: United Purpose
Location: Any of Rohingya Camp Health post
Contract type: Contractual
Hours: As per RRRC Recommended
Reports to: Project Officer
Salary: As per project structure
Application Deadline: 30 April 2025.

Organisation overview
Self Help Africa (SHA) and United Purpose (UP) merged in late 2021 to implement projects to end extreme hunger and poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. The merger doubled its size and reach, with SHA implementing poverty eradication projects in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022. The group includes social enterprise subsidiaries Partner Africa, TruTrade and Cumo Microfinance. In 2022, SHA reached over twelve million people and invested €46m in over 80 development programmes to improve food systems, facilitate access to markets and financial services, combat climate change, gender inequality, and improve access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene.

Job Purpose

United Purpose is going to implement a project named ‘Humanitarian Assistance of Protection and Empowerment for Vulnerable Communities in Rohingya Camp (HOPE)’. For the successful implementation of the project activities, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Midwife to provide essential treatment services to Rohingya refugees at the camp level. The Midwife will be responsible for providing comprehensive maternal and reproductive healthcare services at the health post level within the Rohingya refugee camps. Working closely with the Medical Officer and Medical Assistant, the Midwife will support patient management, ensure timely and compassionate care for treatment seekers, and contribute to safe and culturally sensitive clinical practices.

Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist the Medical Officer and Medical Assistant in the assessment, examination, and care of patients, particularly women and children.
  • Provide antenatal, delivery, postnatal, and family planning services according to national guidelines and organizational protocols.
  • Ensure timely identification and referral of obstetric emergencies to higher-level care.
  • Educate and counsel patients and their families on reproductive health, breastfeeding, newborn care, hygiene, and nutrition.
  • Maintain accurate records of maternal and newborn care, including patient files and registers.
  • Ensure proper infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are followed at all times.
  • Participate in regular health post meetings and training sessions to improve service delivery.
  • Support community outreach activities as needed to promote health-seeking behaviour.
  • Provide emotional and psychological support to women and families during and after delivery.
  • Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Key Relationships:
Internal: Project Manager, Medical Officer, Project Management Team, Health Post Team, Finance Team, Country Office, Procurement Team.

External: CiC (Camp-in-Charge) & ACiC (Assistant Camp-in-Charge), RRRC (Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner), UNO (Upazila Nirbahi Officer), Site Management and Site Development Authority (SMSD), ISCG (Inter-Sector Coordination Group), Mazhi (Community Leaders/ Representatives), Health Sector Partners, Camp Security Authority.

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

Essential

Educational Requirements

  • Certified Midwife from a recognized institution (Diploma or higher).

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 1-2 years of practical experience in maternal and newborn care, preferably in emergency or low-resource settings.
  • Previous experience working in humanitarian settings or with refugee populations is an advantage..

Language Requirements:
• Fluency in Chittagonian Dialect & Bengali is required. Proficiency in English is a plus.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work in a multicultural team and under pressure in challenging environments.
  • Compassionate, respectful, and able to work with vulnerable populations.
  • Based at field-level health post stationed within the Rohingya refugee camps.
  • May require flexible working hours, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Exposure to physically demanding and emotionally stressful situations.

Application Procedure:
Please send your CV & cover letter in the following link here.

Application to be submitted by 30 April 2025.

All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa/United Purpose will be expected to sign our Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ [relevant police authority] vetting.

Self Help Africa/United Purpose strive to be an equal opportunities employer.