Seeking a new challenge? Wamo Relief And Rehabilitation Services (WRRS) has a MIDWIVES – 5 POSITIONS position open in Qansaxdhere. This position is within the Health/wash sector. This position closes on Oct, 10. Apply now to be considered.
MIDWIVES – 5 POSITIONS
Duty Station
Qansax Dheere, Bay Region, Somalia
Number of Positions:
5
Project:
Provision of Integrated Emergency Health and Nutrition Services for Drought- and Conflict-Affected Communities in Qansax Dheere District.
Application
Deadline:
10 October 2026
About WRRS
Wamo Relief & Rehabilitation Services (WRRS) is a Somali humanitarian and development organization implementing integrated programmes in health, nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, resilience, protection and community development.
Under the Integrated Emergency Health and Nutrition Services project in Qansax Dheere District, WRRS will deploy
Five midwives
to strengthen maternal, newborn and reproductive health services at project-supported health facilities.
Position Purpose
The
Midwife
will provide quality, respectful and evidence-based maternal, newborn and reproductive health services, with a primary focus on
antenatal care (ANC), skilled delivery, postnatal care (PNC), essential newborn care, family planning and appropriate referral services
.
The Midwife will work closely with Clinical Officers, Nurses, the Health and Nutrition Officer, Health and Nutrition Manager, CHWs/FHWs and other facility staff to ensure safe and integrated MNCH service delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
A. Antenatal Care (ANC)
B. Skilled Delivery and Intrapartum Care
C. Postnatal Care (PNC)
D. Essential Newborn Care
E. Family Planning and Reproductive Health
F. Maternal and Newborn Referrals
G. Integrated Nutrition and Child Health
H. Health Education and Community Outreach
I. Records, Reporting and Data Quality
J. Quality, Safeguarding and Accountability
- Provide quality ANC services in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and approved protocols.
- Conduct routine assessment and monitoring of pregnant women.
- Identify danger signs, high-risk pregnancies and complications requiring referral.
- Provide counselling on birth preparedness, complication readiness, nutrition, hygiene and maternal health.
- Promote timely ANC attendance and completion of recommended visits.
- Maintain accurate ANC registers and client records.
- Provide skilled and respectful maternity care to women during labour and delivery, within professional scope of practice.
- Monitor labour using appropriate tools and protocols.
- Conduct normal deliveries safely and manage immediate complications within the capacity of the facility.
- Recognize obstetric emergencies and facilitate timely referral.
- Provide immediate postpartum monitoring of mothers.
- Ensure appropriate infection prevention and control practices during delivery.
- Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation.
- Provide quality PNC services to mothers and newborns.
- Monitor mothers for postpartum complications and provide appropriate care or referral.
- Provide counselling on maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, newborn care and danger signs.
- Promote timely postnatal follow-up and facility-based care.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of PNC services.
- Provide essential immediate newborn care following delivery.
- Support early initiation and promotion of breastfeeding.
- Assess newborns for danger signs and complications.
- Support appropriate newborn monitoring and follow-up.
- Facilitate timely referral of sick or at-risk newborns.
- Provide caregivers with counselling on newborn care, breastfeeding, hygiene and recognition of danger signs.
- Provide accurate information and counselling on available family planning methods.
- Provide family planning services within the midwife's professional scope and training.
- Support informed and voluntary decision-making by clients.
- Maintain confidentiality and respectful care.
- Refer clients requiring services beyond the facility's capacity.
- Identify maternal and newborn complications requiring higher-level care.
- Initiate and facilitate timely referrals in accordance with established referral procedures.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and communication during referrals.
- Coordinate with CHWs/FHWs to support follow-up of referred mothers and newborns.
- Strengthen linkages between community and facility-based MNCH services.
- Integrate nutrition screening and counselling into maternal and newborn services.
- Promote appropriate maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
- Support identification and referral of pregnant and lactating women with acute malnutrition.
- Promote exclusive breastfeeding and appropriate infant and young child feeding practices.
- Support growth monitoring and child health activities where required.
- Coordinate with nutrition staff regarding clients requiring nutrition services.
- Provide health education to pregnant women, mothers, caregivers and community members.
- Promote key messages on ANC, skilled delivery, PNC, breastfeeding, newborn care, family planning and danger signs.
- Participate in community outreach and awareness activities.
- Work with CHWs/FHWs to encourage timely care-seeking and facility utilization.
- Support community identification and referral of pregnant women and newborns requiring care.
- Maintain complete and accurate maternal and newborn health records.
- Ensure timely completion of ANC, delivery, PNC and family planning registers.
- Contribute to routine project and Ministry of Health reporting.
- Ensure confidentiality and appropriate management of client information.
- Participate in data verification and quality improvement activities.
- Report service delivery challenges and critical gaps to the appropriate supervisor.
- Deliver services in accordance with Ministry of Health standards and WRRS procedures.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Uphold respectful maternity care, confidentiality and client dignity.
- Apply protection, safeguarding, PSEA and accountability principles.
- Ensure women and newborns receive services without discrimination.
- Report safeguarding and protection concerns through established mechanism
About Qansaxdhere
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Cusub • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad • Shaqo Buuxda