Midwife (For intersectional Pool)

Job Description

Title: Midwife (For intersectional Pool)

Company Name: Medecins Sans Frontieres/ Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

Vacancy: 20

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 68000 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2025-07-17

Application Deadline: 2025-07-23

Education:

• Diploma in Midwifery

• Essential: 3 years diploma degree in Midwifery with valid registration from BNMC.
• Essential: Mandatory clinical training from accredited institution/medical college hospital.

• Age At least 18 years

Essential: Minimum 1-year post diploma working experience in recognized hospital/NGO. Mandatory clinical training from accredited institution/medical college hospital.

Essential: Experience in managing complicated deliveries, ANC & PNC complications such as eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, PPH, prolonged labor.

Language:

Essential Bangla and English; Local (Chittagonian) would be an asset.

Knowledge:

Computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies:

• Results

• Teamwork

• Flexibility

• Commitment

Main Purpose:

Provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care to women throughout every stage of their lives, including antenatal care (ANC), intrapartum care, postnatal care (PNC), family planning (FP), and services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Ensure continuous follow-up before, during, and after delivery, in full compliance with MSF obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygiene practices, and newborn care standards.

Responsibilities:

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
• Where PMTCT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling
• Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
• Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
• Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
• Properly following up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
• Supervising that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc
• Participatingin the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)
• According to MSF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventionsSupervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensure the implementation and continuity of family planning services, comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive and urinary tract infections, menstrual health issues, and fistula care, in accordance with MSF’s Reproductive Core Package of Activities. Reinforce adherence to standardized clinical protocols.
• Collaborate closely in the management of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases, providing comprehensive support and ensuring effective coordination and referral pathways with other departments.
• Assess the feasibility of patient referrals and manage all pre-referral procedures to guarantee timely and appropriate care.
• Maintain hygiene and sterilization standards, and conduct cleaning and minor maintenance of biomedical equipment to ensure safe and effective functioning.
• Uphold patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality at all times, while supervising administrative and documentation procedures.
• Oversee the rational use of medications, facilities, and medical materials, ensuring appropriate stock levels and minimizing waste.
• Conduct NVD independently and instrumental vaginal deliveries with a team.
• Managing complicated deliveries.
• Managing ANC & PNC complications such as eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, PPH, prolonged labor.

Contract and Benefit:

2-12 month- contract renewable based on performance and operational needs. Salary according to Level Six (6) of the internal MSF salary grid (BDT 68000 Gross). Salary is not negotiable. Income tax deduction from salary based on current income tax rule. 2 annual leave days per month worked. Medical insurance for employee and direct dependents based on Health Care Policy- Locally Recruited Staff.

Others:

There is no provisions for relocation. 2 Festival Bonuses after completion of one year of uninterrupted continuous service.