Midwife at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Midwife at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Midwife

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland

Location: Liwale District, Lindi Region, Tanzania

Industry: Healthcare / Medical Humanitarian Aid

Job Type: Full-Time

Application Deadline: November 4, 2026 (16:00 EAT)

Job Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a qualified Midwife to join its medical team in Liwale District, Lindi Region. Reporting directly to the Project Medical Referent (PMR), the Midwife is responsible for delivering comprehensive obstetrical and neonatal care to pregnant women and infants before, during, and after delivery. The role ensures adherence to MSF reproductive health protocols, hygienic standards, BEmONC/CEmONC care guidelines, and immediate newborn care to reduce maternal and infant mortality.

Key Responsibilities

• Obstetrical & Neonatal Care: Perform normal deliveries independently, manage obstetric emergencies, provide antenatal (ANC) and postnatal (PNC) consultations, and support the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

• Reproductive Health Package: Execute protocols for PMTCT, family planning, Basic/Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC/CEmONC), post-abortion care, management of sexual violence, and fistula care.

• Patient Referral & Follow-Up: Assess patients for timely emergency referrals, screen and admit eligible women to the maternity waiting home, and follow up on newborn health, vaccinations, and breastfeeding.

• Infection Control & Equipment: Maintain strict hygiene, sterilization, and aseptic standards in maternity wards; conduct cleaning and routine maintenance for medical equipment.

• Pharmacy & Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain maternity drug stocks, order supplies, and supervise medical equipment usage to prevent stockouts.

• Ward Administration & Reporting: Ensure accurate recordkeeping, maintain patient confidentiality, participate in shift handovers, and support data collection for medical reporting.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Essential Midwifery diploma/qualification; a Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery is highly desired.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in midwifery and reproductive health.

• Proven experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and prior humanitarian experience with MSF or similar NGOs are strong added advantages.

• Fluency in both spoken and written Swahili and English.

• Strong commitment, teamwork, flexibility, and service-oriented mindset.

How to Apply

Applications including a Cover Letter, CV, and copies of relevant professional certificates must be submitted before November 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

• By Email: Send to [email protected] with the subject line “MIDWIFE”.

• By Physical Submission: Drop a sealed envelope marked “MIDWIFE” at either:

  • Dar es Salaam: MSF Office, Uporoto Street, Plot No. 74, House No. 22, Ursino Estate, Victoria.

  • Liwale: MSF Office, Liwale District, Lindi Region.

Note: Residents of Liwale District will be given priority consideration. MSF does not provide accommodation or transportation support for this position.