Midwife – Manbij & Tal Rafaat At IYD International Humanitarian Relief Association

Job Purpose

The role of the midwife is to prepare and implement AMAL initiative, Young Mother Club (YMC), for female beneficiaries at IYD WGSSs in Salqin/ Eskat and Dana/Babisqa.

The midwife will work closely with GBV team (GBV specialist in HQ, field GBV supervisor, and GBV case managers) to co-facilitate YMC awareness sessions and cover the field related to sexual and reproductive health. She will also contribute to the M&E activities along with the GBV supervisor and MEAL focal points as needed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Introduce the SRH services to target groups.
2. Plan and conduct SRH awareness sessions for beneficiaries at IYD WGSS in coordination with GBV specialist and team.
3. Support the case managers in identifying young mothers who are pregnant or have had their first child or who are about to get married and in need of SRH awareness-raising sessions.
4. Co-facilitate the focus group discussions (FGDs) or KIIs as requested by the GBV specialist in collecting information in line with YMC, M&E toolkit relevant activities.
5. Ensure safe identification and referral of beneficiaries to GBV and SRH specialized services.
6. Report the key findings, lessons learned, and best practices, on a regular basis as agreed internally with the project focal points.
7. Support the team in assessing the needs, gaps, and improvement areas concerning SRH and contribute to the appropriate response activities.
8. Follow up on admin-related tasks requested by WGSS senior assistant such as weekly task reports.

Note: The above-mentioned key responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountabilities may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational chart.

Qualification (Education/Work Experience)

1. Essential:

• University degree in nursing is preferred, and the midwifery institute is possible, or any other related field of study.
• Previous practical experience in the same job position in an NGO.
• Commitment to the basic morals of working with vulnerable people and respecting confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and with a team at the same time.
• Ability to conduct individual and group awareness-raising sessions and group activities,
• Familiarity with GBV program and activities.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Medical Sciences.
  • More than three years of professional experience in the same position.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous experience working with GBV survivors and previous experience working in MHPSS is a plus.

Core & Managerial Competencies

1. Core Competencies:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness.

1. Technical Competencies:

• Good knowledge of using MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• The ability to adapt to work conditions and deal effectively with different environments and cultures.
  • Possessing flexibility, responsibility, and reliability at work.
• Good understanding of social welfare standards and protection mechanisms.
  • Commitment to support the child protection policy, as well as the principles of do no harm, confidentiality and the policy of sexual exploitation and harassment.