MIDWIFE SUPERVISOR-(Outreach) (Sudan) – MSF Belgium
Job Description
| Organization | Medecins sans Frontieres Belgium |
| Job Title | MIDWIFE SUPERVISOR-(Outreach) |
| Location | Umrakuba project |
| Section/Unit | Medical and Paramedical |
| No. of Post | 1 |
| Salary | 8 (Gross salary 1503 USD per month |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Supervisor | MIDWIFE Activity Manager |
| Closing Date | 30 August 2025 |
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Switzerland is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of medical care in Sudan. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of: MIDWIFE SUPERVISOR-(Outreach)
Job Purpose:
Supervising the clinical activities and guaranteeing the quality of midwifery care in the department, according to MSF protocols, values and universal hygiene standards in order to provide a high-quality Mother and Child Health (MCH) care to the population
Duties and responsibilities:
Accountabilities:
Train and coach CMWs and TBAs on danger signs, safe delivery, newborn care, respectful maternity care, referral systems, and emergency recognition.
Conduct skills refreshers and supportive supervision visits in the community.
Address harmful traditional practices (e.g., FGM) through awareness and education
Referral & Linkage:
- Ensure CMWs and TBAs know when and how to refer, using clear criteria, and follow proper documentation and transport arrangement.
- Strengthen CMW/TBA capacity to refer high-risk pregnancies, complicated deliveries, and sexual violence and FGM survivors.
- Maintain a rapid communication chain between community providers and health facilities.
- Monitor and document referral cases for follow-up.
Maternal & Newborn Care Oversight:
- Promote adherence to evidence-based antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care protocols.
- Support early identification of complications (e.g., pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage).
- Encourage skilled birth attendance for all deliveries. Guide safe delivery practices, postpartum follow-up, breastfeeding support, newborn monitoring and timely complication referrals.
- Community Engagement & Advocacy
- Build trust with community leaders and families to promote and advocate for safe maternal practices, Vaccination importance, and food security.
- Lead dialogues on ending FGM, preventing sexual/ gender-based violence (SGBV) and dispelling myths
- Organize community health talks on pregnancy danger signs, newborn care, and family planning.
- Address barriers to accessing facility-based care and supporting the community to come up with sustainable ways and initiatives of solving the barriers.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
| Education | Diploma of Midwife (or any Diploma recognized in the country and /or the Ministry of Health to practice as such). |
| Experience | Desirable 2 years of previous experience and previous experience in other NGO’s. Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting |
| Languages | Mission and local language essentials. |
| Competencies | Results and Quality Orientation L1 Teamwork and Cooperation L1 Behavioural Flexibility L1 Commitment to MSF Principles L1 Stress Management L2 |
At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF’s social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don’t meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment.”
How to apply
Applications must be in English language and include:
Complete CV and Copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV.
Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number)
Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.
Sudanese National ID.
Please submit the application in Labour Office, HAC & to MSF Switzerland Doka Office before August 30, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
