2 Job Positions of Midwife – (Maternity
Cover) at Save the Children: (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Save the Children International
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Save the Children International has been
working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and
local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children, with experience
working in all 30 districts of the country.
The main areas of focus are education,
child protection, child rights governance and health and nutrition in
humanitarian and development contexts. Our intention is to work to the highest
standard for the children that we serve – a mission which we take seriously. We
are a learning organisation that is extremely committed to constantly adapting
and improving the way in which we work, with children’s and community’s voices
at the heart of this.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Midwife will work to contribute to an
improvement in the overall health center especially in MNCH&RH department
including ASRH services of the targeted refugee population of Mahama Camp
through the provision of quality primary health care.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Head of MNCH & RH
ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES
1. Provide comprehensive Antenatal care
to pregnant women attending ANC services.
- Welcoming all the pregnant women coming for the ANC services
into health facilities.
- Conduct screening for all pregnant women in accordance with the
ANC protocol and guidelines.
- Provide all services given in ANC including screening for all
mothers.
- Identify all Risk factors associated with the pregnancy and
refer appropriately and take actions.
- Provide Iron supplementation, and ensure the mothers are
immunized with TT toxoid as per the protocol.
- Register all the required information on the ANC Registers and
ANC cards as per protocol.
2. Provide Postnatal care as per the
protocols to all women attending PNC clinic.
- Conduct screening for all lactating women attending Post- Natal
care in accordance with the protocol and guidelines.
- Provide Vitamin A supplements as per protocol to lactating
women.
- Provide and Reproductive health and Nutrition counselling and
health education on importance of lactation.
- Send the caretaker to EPI department for immunization.
3. Family planning and Post Abortion
Care (FPPAC)
- Provide Family planning services as per protocols and Rwandan
guidelines.
- Explain to the FP clients all the methods available and allow
them to make personal choices.
- Screening all the FP clients for STI and other medical
complications.
4. Delivery Room and Emergency Obstetric
Care.
- Conduct Normal deliveries in line with all guidelines.
- Monitor labour using partograph in Line with all guidelines
provided to monitor deliveries.
- Respond to all cases of Obstetric emergencies in line with the
protocols in consultation with the doctor and other medical staff.
- Identify, stabilize and refer all cases of emergency obstetric
complications with the help of the doctors and other medical staff.
5. infection control and universal
precautions.
- Adhere to international standards in infection control and
waste management.
- Ensure aseptic techniques in provision of RH services.
- Sterilize and disinfect all the instruments used during
delivery and other obstetric services.
6. Health Education.
- Providing health education at the reproductive health waiting
area.
- Participate in provision of one to one health education to all
patients during consultation and services delivery
7. Provision of ASRH activities
- Provide Clinical services at YFS such as FP, OPD consultation
and VCT
- Community supervision of CFM and Pere Educators
- Provide ASRH education for youth
8. Other
tasks provided by the line manager.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they
see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and
applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their
team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and
encourages their team to do the same
- widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children,
engages and motivates others
- future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team,
colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
- values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates
highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered midwife
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Diploma in midwifery with valide lecense of practice
recognized by NCNM Rwanda
- Experience in working in PHCU’s and health center/hospital
setting.
- Excellent liaison abilities and good communication skills
(French, Kiswahili and English preferred).
- Having working with Save the Children will be an added value
- Have Health Related training certificates in MNCH&RH
Desirable:
- Language skills in Kinyarwanda, English and French
- 2 years of experience working in maternal newborn child health
and reproductive health (MNCH&RH)
- Have an experience of working in humanitarian context
- Have an experience in Ante Natal care, Postnatal care, family
planning and ASRH services provision
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out
above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out
additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and
experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out
the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity
policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which
includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection
of children from abuse.
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out
the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact
with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more)
or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they
work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are
responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
Anti-Fraud and Integrity Commitment:
The organization maintains a zero-tolerance
policy toward fraud, corruption, and unethical behavior. All staff are expected
to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability, comply with
internal policies and procedures, and report any suspected misconduct through
the appropriate channels.
Please note: The organization does not charge any fees at any stage
of the recruitment process (application, interview, offer, or onboarding). Any
request for payment should be reported immediately.
How to apply
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later than 12/02/2026
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Child protection and Information
Management System at Save the Children: (Deadline 12 February 2026)
Save the Children International
Save the Children has been working in
Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda and local
stakeholders to promote a bright future for children, with experience working
in all 30 districts of the country.
The main areas of focus are education,
child protection, child rights governance and health and nutrition in
humanitarian and development contexts. Our intention is to work to the highest
standard for the children that we serve – a mission which we take seriously. We
are a learning organisation that is extremely committed to constantly adapting
and improving the way in which we work, with children’s and community’s voices
at the heart of this.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The CPIMS Officer is responsible for the
management, implementation, and maintenance of the Child Protection Information
Management System (CPIMS) in accordance with organizational and donor
requirements. The officer will ensure accurate data collection, management, and
reporting of child protection cases, focusing on the safety and well-being of
children, including Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC), children at
risk, and other vulnerable groups. The CPIMS Officer will work closely with the
child protection team, ensuring high-quality data management practices that
align with international standards.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be
expected to adapt to the evolving needs of the situation, working outside the
typical role profile and adjusting working hours as necessary.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Child Protection Program
Coordinator
Staff reporting to this post: None
Role Dimensions: Strong relationships with
external actors in Mahama, community-based structures, and internal
departments, along with effective coordination and collaboration with
caseworkers and community volunteers supporting case management activities
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
(RESPONSIBILITIES) :
CPIMS Management and Implementation:
- Ensure proper setup, maintenance, and implementation of the
CPIMS platform in the field.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date child protection case data,
ensuring it is securely stored and easily accessible for analysis and
reporting.
- Monitor data input by caseworkers, ensuring quality control and
consistency across all data entries.
- Provide training and technical support to caseworkers and other
relevant staff on the use of CPIMS.
- Conduct regular data quality checks and ensure data privacy and
confidentiality protocols are adhered to.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Collect and analyse data on child protection cases to generate
reports, trends, and statistics for internal use and donor reporting.
- Provide support for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and
annual reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and areas for
improvement.
- Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring they meet
the required standards and deadlines.
- Analyse case data to identify gaps in services and make
recommendations to improve child protection interventions.
Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with the child protection team, including
caseworkers, team leaders, CP program coordinator, and other relevant
stakeholders to ensure data is accurately captured and reported.
- Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure data
integrity and alignment with project outcomes.
- Support the Child Protection Program Coordinator in
coordinating information-sharing and reporting mechanisms.
Capacity Building and Technical Support:
- Provide ongoing support and capacity building to caseworkers,
CP&GBV Officers and other field staff on the proper use of CPIMS.
- Develop and conduct training materials, workshops, and
orientation sessions on CPIMS.
Data Security and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with organizational data protection policies
and international standards (e.g., the CPIMS Standard Operating Procedures
and IASC guidelines) for handling sensitive child protection data.
- Monitor the security of the CPIMS database, including regular
backups, updates, and safeguarding against unauthorized access.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Work closely with the child protection team, including
caseworkers, team leaders, CP program coordinator, and other relevant
stakeholders to ensure data is accurately captured and reported.
- Collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams to ensure data
integrity and alignment with project outcomes.
- Support the Child Protection Program Coordinator in
coordinating information-sharing and reporting mechanisms.
Capacity Building and Technical Support:
- Provide ongoing support and capacity building to caseworkers,
CP&GBV Officers and other field staff on the proper use of CPIMS.
- Develop and conduct training materials, workshops, and
orientation sessions on CPIMS.
Data Security and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with organizational data protection policies
and international standards (e.g., the CPIMS Standard Operating Procedures
and IASC guidelines) for handling sensitive child protection data.
- Monitor the security of the CPIMS database, including regular
backups, updates, and safeguarding against unauthorized access.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Regularly assess the functionality and effectiveness of CPIMS
in supporting child protection program activities.
- Support in developing tools for data collection, monitoring,
and evaluation of child protection activities.
- Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Actively participate in the Country Office’s emergency
preparedness and planning processes as requested.
- In case of emergency, be prepared to contribute to the delivery
of an appropriate and timely response.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources
efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
- holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their
responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they
see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and
applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their
team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and
encourages their team to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children,
engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team,
colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
- Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates
highest levels of integrity
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education: A degree in social work, Development Studies, child
protection, information management, or related field or equivalent work
experience.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Experience:
- At least 3 years of experience in child protection or
information management, preferably in humanitarian settings.
- Proven experience with CPIMS or similar data management
systems.
- Experience in data analysis and report writing, with a strong
understanding of child protection issues.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of child protection principles, including
working with UASC, children at risk, and other vulnerable groups.
- Proficiency in using data management software and CPIMS
platforms.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the
role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within
reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI
Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous
background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from
abuse.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people
either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in
one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs.
Anti-Fraud and Integrity Commitment:
The organization maintains a zero-tolerance
policy toward fraud, corruption, and unethical behavior. All staff are expected
to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability, comply with
internal policies and procedures, and report any suspected misconduct through
the appropriate channels.
Please note: The
organization does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview, offer, or onboarding). Any request for payment should
be reported immediately.
How to apply
interested candidate please apply via
this
link: https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/job/15412 not
later than 12/02/2026
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
CLICK
HERE TO JOIN AFROCAREERS.COM WHATSAPP CHANNEL
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