Midwifery Nurse

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps has been present in Ethiopia since 2004 working to drive bold and transformative ideas, working closely with government, the private sector and civil society actors to build a more resilient country, ensuring that programs are responsive to and influenced by participants and stakeholders. Our vision is to enhance the resilience of climate and conflict-affected communities through market systems development for improved livelihoods, access to food, and safe and clean water to thrive in the face of crises. Our strategy focuses on the four outcome areas of: 1) Economically marginalized populations have improved and diversified livelihoods, income, and assets; 2) Pastoralists, farmers, and households have access to sustainably produced, safe, nutritious food; 3) Social cohesion and inclusive governance processes are built in crisis-affected communities; and 4) People have equitable, sustained access to clean water and sanitation for domestic and productive use. Currently we operate in the regional states of Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, Sidama, Southern Ethiopia, Tigray and Addis Ababa city administration working with a diverse base of donors that includes United States Agency for International Development (USAID), European Union, GAC, Hilton Foundation, United Nations (UN), JOA, Sweden, EKN, and other foundations.

Program Summary

Mercy Corps Ethiopia currently secured USAID/BHA funded multisectoral response program entitled ‘Humanitarian Assistance for Conflict-Affected Populations (HACAP)” in Oromia and Afar regions. The goal of the proposed program is to increase access to Life-saving Services for Conflict-affected IDPs, Returnees, and Vulnerable Populations through provision of integrated Multi-Sectoral Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion (WASH), Nutrition and Protection support and, Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) in five Woredas of Oromia and Afar regions.

General Position Summary

The Midwifery Nurse is responsible for the technical quality and delivery of high-quality maternal health services. The role involves working with the mobile health and nutrition team in the assigned woreda to enhance service accessibility for mobile communities. Key responsibilities include implementing antenatal and postnatal care services, supporting pregnant mothers in delivering at health facilities, arranging referral services, providing family planning consultations, immunizing children, and women, and delivering health education as per pastoralist area guidelines.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Collaborate with team members to integrate nutrition and health services effectively.
• Work with local authorities and partners to harmonize efforts for better impact and sustainability.
• Stay informed and adapt to changing situations and contexts.

Program Management

• Provide maternal and child health services, including ANC, PNC, family planning, and immunizations.
• Facilitate training and work closely with MOH staff at health posts, centers, hospitals, and district levels.
• Organize and report on ANC, PNC, EPI, family planning services, and health education.
• Ensure referral systems and linkages between services and health facilities.
• Adhere to safe motherhood protocols for better maternal health service delivery.
• Provide onsite training to Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and nurses.
• Ensure job aids are available at health posts.
• Compile and share weekly reports from mobile service delivery points.
• Participate in capacity-building training and health education sessions.
• Follow up on absentees and defaulters from ANC services.
• Support program integration with nutrition services through proper referral linkages.

Team Management

• Support and train health center staff for capacity building.
• Ensure health professionals participate in daily routine work for sustainability.
• Provide onsite training and mentoring to HEWs and nurses.
• Assist in decision-making for patients at severe risk and needing hospital transfer.
• Support integration with DPPO and MoH through training and supervision.
• Liaise with the woreda health office and health centers for vaccine and family planning supplies.
• Mentor HEWs at facility level to enhance maternal care services.

Influence & Representation

• Train and support community volunteers to convey health messages clearly.
• Maintain relationships with local health authorities for smooth service integration.
• Always uphold the image and values of Mercy Corps.

Organizational Learning

• Commit 5% of your time to learning activities that benefit both Mercy Corps and yourself.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Support accountability efforts to program participants and international relief standards.
• Implement community accountability reporting mechanisms (CARM) effectively.
• Conduct yourself professionally, respecting local laws, customs, and Mercy Corps' policies.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Promote a gender-equal and inclusive workplace culture in daily interactions.
• Commit to diversity and inclusion by learning, listening, and evolving continuously.

Security

• Comply with security procedures and policies.
• Ensure team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Safeguarding & Ethics

• Commit to treating all individuals with respect and dignity.
• Adhere to principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and annually.

• Diploma or BSc in Midwifery with a minimum of four years of experience in an NGO environment, including two years in clinical settings.
• Training and experience in safe motherhood practices, family planning, and IMNCI/ICCM.
• Skills in program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Experience in peer group training and counseling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong human relations skills.
• Willingness to work under pressure and extend working hours.
• Proficiency in English and Afarigna language.

Success Factors

• Willingness to travel frequently and reside in rural areas.
• Flexibility and adaptability to difficult working conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with regional and woreda health offices, health centers, and posts.
• Commitment to teamwork and gender equality. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination. We seek diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to build a strong, impactful organization. We are committed to providing a respectful and psychologically safe environment with equal employment opportunities for all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination based on race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, military veteran status, or any other protected group.

GEDSI (Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Social Inclusion)

• Understand and contribute to gender diversity and inclusion priorities.
• Promote a gender-equal and inclusive workplace culture.

Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies.
• Proactively ensure a secure operating environment for team members.
• Safeguarding & Ethics
• Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme — SCHR. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Ethics policies and reporting misconduct | Mercy Corps and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

All qualified individuals are invited to apply for the advertised position. All applications, including a CV, three references, and all applicable official papers, must be sent electronically.

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Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.  

“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and   diversity. Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.” 

DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 03 June 2024/ 4:00 PM