Midwife – Reproductive Health (IRC)

About the role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a qualified Midwife to deliver high‑quality reproductive health services in Kunduz. You will work directly with clients and community health volunteers to provide safe childbirth care, family planning, and essential health education in a humanitarian setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide client‑centered antenatal, delivery, and post‑natal care following international standards.
• Perform basic and assisted deliveries, including neonatal and obstetric resuscitation.
• Screen, counsel, and administer a full range of contraceptive methods (implants, IUDs, injectables) after clinical certification.
• Conduct nutrition screening, psychosocial support referrals, and ensure infection‑prevention measures.
• Supervise and mentor community health volunteers, verify counseling quality, and support referral linkage to emergency obstetric care.
• Maintain safety and security reporting, and collaborate with local health committees and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Certified midwife with experience in reproductive health and family planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work in low‑resource, conflict‑affected environments.
• Strong communication skills for counseling couples and community groups.
• Willingness to travel within the catchment area and provide on‑site mentorship.

Required skills

• IUD insertion and removal
• Implant insertion
• Injectable contraceptive provision
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Obstetric resuscitation
• Nutrition screening