Urban Health Initiative
The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people
living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable
populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by
Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in
Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar‐e‐Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Mentor will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing midwives'
clinical skills at our maternity care center. This position involves providing mentorship, guidance, and
training to ensure high standards of care for mothers and babies in alignment with MLMCC standards and
the midwifery model of care. The Clinical Mentor will work closely with the midwives to foster a
collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentorship and Training: Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to midwives, focusing on
clinical skills, best practices, and professional development.
• Clinical Supervision: Oversee and evaluate the clinical performance of midwives, offering
constructive feedback and support.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and protocols, promoting evidencebased
practices.
• Support and Guidance: Offer emotional and professional support to midwives, helping them
navigate complex clinical situations.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the clinical team, including obstetricians, pediatricians,
and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate all MLMCC data records and mentorship activities, training
sessions, and clinical evaluations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in clinical practice and contribute to the
development of policies and procedures.
 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Midwifery or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in midwifery, with a strong background in
maternal and newborn care.
• Certification: Current certification as a midwife and any relevant mentoring or teaching
qualifications.
• Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Strong clinical knowledge
and the ability to provide effective mentorship.
• Attributes: Compassionate, patient, and supportive, with a commitment to continuous learning
and professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with occasional on-call duties.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Submission Guideline: 
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: paid vacation, holidays, sickleave, meal allowance, transportation allowance, medical allowance, pension (13th month) salary and more. Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancynumber of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered . The successful candidate selected for thisposition will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!