Midwives

Our midwives work in different cultural contexts and have to be able to adapt to the ways of the local community and the reality of the reproductive lives of women there.

The types of projects that we assign to our midwives are very varied: opening a small maternity hospital in a rural setting, establishing a programme to help victims of sexual violence, attending patients in a hospital in a city, etc. Our midwives work in diverse cultural contexts and in conflict zones. It is therefore necessary to be able to adapt to that specific reality.

Before applying, please note that you will not choose your destination and that we work in high risk areas where you might find:

  • Militarised zones with exhaustive controls
  • Conflict zones with continuous security threats
  • Limited working resources and equipment
  • Remote and isolated work areas
  • Environments at risk from natural disasters
  • Environments at risk of epidemics

 

Risk acceptance information

Because MSF’s purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organisation to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.

Field workers will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential mission before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice and individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possible situations they may face. Once on an assignment, all MSF staff must strictly observe all security rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.

 

  • Diploma/degree in nursing, with specialty in obstetric-gynaecological nursing.
  • Minimum of two years’ work experience.
  • Experience in complicated deliveries and perinatal care.
  • Demonstrable experience in family planning and mother-child care.
  • SRH/SV experience in similar settings MSF is working,
  • Emergency mindset
  • Good level of English and/or French. Priority will be given to candidates with knowledge of both languages.
  • Minimum availability of 12 months minimum (divided into two assignments of six to nine months).
  • User level IT skills.
  • Experience with other NGOs in contexts similar to those where MSF operates
  • Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese will be valued.
  • Training and/or specialised experience, e.g., in tropical diseases, public health, etc.
  • Preparatory course before first deployment
  • Legal contract for the duration of the assignment
  • MSF has an international remuneration system where salaries are set according to the level of responsibility and experience. The salary is regularly reviewed according to the length of time in the organization and the experience acquired.
  • The chance to develop professionally in an international organization. A profile manager from the HR department will monitor your professional development (career path, training, etc.) within the organization.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with multicultural exposure, contributing to our goal as a medical humanitarian organisation and improving health conditions in the countries where we work.

 

Before applying, please note that you will not choose your destination and that we work in high risk areas where you might find:

  • Militarised zones with exhaustive controls
  • Conflict zones with continuous security threats
  • Limited working resources and equipment
  • Remote and isolated work areas
  • Environments at risk from natural disasters
  • Environments at risk of epidemics

 

Risk acceptance information

Because MSF’s purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organisation to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.

Field workers will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential mission before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice and individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possible situations they may face. Once on an assignment, all MSF staff must strictly observe all security rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in dismissal.

 

  • Diploma/degree in nursing, with specialty in obstetric-gynaecological nursing.
  • Minimum of two years’ work experience.
  • Experience in complicated deliveries and perinatal care.
  • Demonstrable experience in family planning and mother-child care.
  • SRH/SV experience in similar settings MSF is working,
  • Emergency mindset
  • Good level of English and/or French. Priority will be given to candidates with knowledge of both languages.
  • Minimum availability of 12 months minimum (divided into two assignments of six to nine months).
  • User level IT skills.
  • Experience with other NGOs in contexts similar to those where MSF operates
  • Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese will be valued.
  • Training and/or specialised experience, e.g., in tropical diseases, public health, etc.
  • Preparatory course before first deployment
  • Legal contract for the duration of the assignment
  • MSF has an international remuneration system where salaries are set according to the level of responsibility and experience. The salary is regularly reviewed according to the length of time in the organization and the experience acquired.
  • The chance to develop professionally in an international organization. A profile manager from the HR department will monitor your professional development (career path, training, etc.) within the organization.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with multicultural exposure, contributing to our goal as a medical humanitarian organisation and improving health conditions in the countries where we work.

 

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