Job Description
MIDWIFE ACTIVITY MANAGER – GALKAYO, MUDUG, SOMALIA
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION
MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:
Job Title : MIDWIFE ACTIVITY MANAGER
Work Location : GALKAYO – MUDUG PROJECT – SOMALIA
Start date : As soon as possible
Length of contract : Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.
Position Scope
This is a project-level position responsible for midwifery and SRH activities across both Galkayo South and Galkayo North. The duty station is Galkayo South. The position holder is expected to provide balanced support to both locations on an approximately 50/50 basis through regular field presence and remote follow-up. The work schedule may be adjusted by the MTL according to medical and operational priorities.
Main Purpose:
To define, coordinate, monitor and evaluate all midwifery, maternity and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) activities across the Mudug Project (GAN and GAS), in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and standards, in order to ensure safe, high-quality, respectful and patient-centred maternal, newborn and reproductive healthcare.
Accountabilities
- Planning, organizing and ensuring the implementation and supervision, in close collaboration with other medical staff, all Sexual and Reproductive health Participating in the definition and update of annual project planning and budget, and if needed, in any emergency activity or exploratory visit in or out of the project area
- Informing other medical managers or doctors about any possible serious problem or complication (i.e. worsening of state of patients, problems in medicines, etc.). Coordinating and assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women to receive further medical evaluation, in order to manage efficiently the resources needed for delivering MCH care while keeping good quality levels.
- Assisting and collaborating with the field doctors and nurses when required (normal or complicated deliveries, SV cases, etc.), to complement the existing human resources and contribute to the resolution of complicated cases. Ensuring the new-born babies are followed up correctly since delivery and until discharge and that all pregnant women and new born children are referred to the Extended Program on Immunization (EPI).
- Managing the midwife and maternity staff in the Planning and supervising the associated HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, motivation, internal/external communication, etc.) in order to improve staff capabilities and to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
- Ensuring and supervising the implementation of protocols by all staff under her responsibility in order to improve the quality of the healthcare given to population and to prevent any infection due to staff malpractices
- Supervising the proper management/distribution of drugs and use of materials, keeping track of consumption patterns and supply orders, and monitoring inventories, together with the project pharmacist supervisor & logistician/supply. Training the midwife and maternity staff in order to ensure having minimum levels of stock to carry out the activities of the project and a rational and appropriate use of material resources
- In coordination with the project biomedical service supervising the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs.
- Supervising administrative procedures and documents, analyzing routine data for monitoring purposes, and being responsible for the collection and analysis of medical statistics and reporting of SRH activities (participation in epidemiological reports and monthly reports according to guidelines) in order to have updated and correct information about the day-to-day activity in the project and to provide support in the decision-making
- Note: 1. SRH Activities include: antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, female genital mutilation, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care.
- Note: 2. BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 3. CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparotomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight new-born)
Context Specific Accountabilities Overall:
- Develop a project-wide SRH work plan and maintain balanced follow-up of GAN and GAS, with an indicative 50/50 Agree the physical-presence and remote-follow-up schedule with the MTL and adjust it when medical or operational priorities change.
- Participate in the annual plan revisions and provide suggestions and recommendations to improve SRH
- Work closely with Activity Managers, Medical Activity Managers, Nursing Team Supervisors, Midwife Supervisors and other relevant colleagues to ensure coordinated patient care, clear responsibilities and continuity between locations. In collaboration with the IPC Supervisor and relevant department managers, ensure adherence to IPC standards in all supported SRH services, including hand hygiene, environmental cleaning and disinfection, transmission-based precautions, surgical-site infection prevention, episiotomy care and catheter-related bloodstream-infection Participate actively in the IPC committee. Take the lead in analyzing and narrating the Sexual and Reproductive Health part of the Monthly Medical Report (MMR).
- Conduct regular supportive supervision and patient-file spot checks in maternity, ANC, PNC and SV/SGBV-related services in GAN and Document findings, agree corrective actions and monitor completion. Support the MTL in analysing the drug and medical materials consumption, preparing drug/medical material forecasting (daily, weekly, monthly) etc. necessary for SRH department & the project medical orders and patients support.
- Conduct random patient files spot-check to ensure proper documentation, compliance with MSF medical protocols and good practices (on a regular basis and in collaboration with the other team members).
- Identify emerging community needs and service gaps in the SRH domain within the project catchment areas and propose realistic, evidence-based responses. Monthly Initiate the Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance review of the in Maternity department as well and report within the 48 hours all medical incidents that have occurred.
- Ensure all the clients are receiving the Birth Spacing methods based on their need in a transparent and informed decision making.
- Support Midwives to provide confidential post abortion care, based on each patient’s individual clinical needs and informed choices, in accordance with MSF protocol Maternity:
- Assess learning needs and strengthen the competencies of Midwife Supervisors, Midwives and maternity teams in GAN and GAS through coaching, bedside mentoring, on-the-job training, and face-to-face sessions and approved remote-learning support.
- Develop effective communication mechanism with the project team to continuously provide the needed support (when IMS team are working remotely from Nairobi).
- Developing relevant SOPs for the different midwifery procedure and ensuring their appropriate use
- Ensure proper implementation of Kangaroo Mother Care, Zero separation and breastfeeding protocols for Low-birth weight, Sick and well newborns.
- Ensure timely referral for comprehensive neonatal care of all New Born with medical complication, early communication with Neonatology unit based on risks factors identified/prognosis during pregnancy or labour SGBV:
- Lead the effective implementation of confidential, survivor-centered medical care for survivors of SGBV within MSF-supported services, including the development and delivery of training and coaching so that Midwives, Medical Doctors and other relevant staff can identify, receive and manage cases safely, sensitively and confidentially
- In coordination with the MTL and PC, collaborate with appropriate health and protection service providers to strengthen referral pathways and support comprehensive care services for survivors,
- Ensuring accurate, anonymized and timely data collection on all maternal and reproductive health services including SGBV.
- Provide functional supervision and technical guidance to the SGBV focal persons and other relevant staff, and contributing to their performance evaluations to maintain high-quality service delivery
Requirements
Education Mandatory: Bachelor of Science degree in Midwifery, or Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Midwifery.
Experience – Mandatory – At least 10-years’ experience as a midwife or 5 years as a Midwife supervisor or, 2 years as Midwife Activity manager, or 2 years as SRH implementer.
Experience – desirable – Experience with MSF or another medical humanitarian organization; emergency
response; clinical mentoring; SRH needs assessments; concept notes or proposals; and the Somalia context.
Technical knowledge – Knowledge of SRH, maternal and newborn care, clinical quality improvement, data
analysis and reporting. Knowledge of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) is an asset.
Languages Mission working language essential (English-B2), Somali language mandatory
Computer Skills Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies • People Management and Development L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Behavioural Flexibility L3
• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3
If you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link attaching your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 21st September 2026”. The detailed advertisement and application portal can be accessed via the following link: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)
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How to Apply
This role is listed on FursadLink and applications are submitted on the organization's official website. Use the “Apply on External Website” button above to proceed. Please reference "MIDWIFE ACTIVITY MANAGER – GALKAYO, MUDUG, SOMALIA, Galkayo". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.