Jr. Midwife

EMERGENCY has been working in Afghanistan since 1999. The first hospital was opened in Anabah, in the Panjshir Valley, in 1999 to provide surgical treatments to war victims. After 2001 and the shift in conflict dynamics, the hospital admission criteria have been re-assessed according to the population’s needs, and is now a general hospital providing surgical, paediatric, obstetrics, and gynaecological care.

To respond to the rising population needs caused by the shift in conflict dynamics, EMERGENCY opened the Surgical Centre for War Victims in Kabul in 2001 followed by the Surgical Centre for War Victims in Lashkar-Gah in 2004. Since the beginning of its activities in Afghanistan EMERGENCY has progressively created a network of First Aid Trauma Posts and Primary Health Clinics, connected to the hospitals.

EMERGENCY’s hospitals are the only free-of-charge specialized health facilities providing high-quality treatments for war-related patients.

The Midwife as health professional provides midwifery care to women throughout their reproductive age, promoting the wellbeing of women, their newborns and families. The midwife provides autonomous care in the antenatal and postnatal continuum, alongside family planning services.

She is responsible for ensuring that her Midwifery practice and conduct meet the standards of the professional, ethical, and relevant legislated requirements. She is expected to know and apply EMERGENCY protocols and guidelines.

• Midwifery diploma recognized by the appropriate authorities is mandatory;
• The applicant should be living in the same area;
• Pashto and Dari knowledge proficiency are mandatory, proficiency in English is highly desirable;
• Previous working experience in related field is mandatory;
• Previous experience in labor and delivery care, in antenatal care, postnatal care, family planning services and obstetric triage, is preferable;
• Commitment to patient care and safety;
• Teamwork and communication skills;
• Ability to adapt to challenging environments;
• Professionalism and ethical conduct.

Safeguarding Clause:

Zero tolerance is reserved to any form of abuse, especially sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEA-H).

Zero tolerance is reserved to any abuse, violence, maltreatment, neglect, discrimination and violation of rights against any child (i.e. person under the age of 18).

Successful candidates will be vetted through screening of criminal background, professional and ethical background. Candidates are informed that Emergency ONG ONLUS can verify information on their professional path and ethical standing far beyond the intended reference contacts provided by the candidate.