The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Program Background:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world's leading crisis response agencies, providing life-saving assistance and supporting recovery and reconstruction for people affected by war and natural disasters. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.   

The IRC was registered in Uganda in mid-1998 and implements rehabilitation activities in the sectors of Child and Youth Protection and development, Health, Economic Recovery and Development and Women Protection and Empowerment as well as contributing to the response to the Southern Sudanese Refugee situation. IRC Uganda has a head office in Kampala, field offices in Kiryandongo, Lamwo, Kyaka and West Nile. 

 

Position Overview

The registered midwife shall be responsible for providing direct leadership and guidance to the team in the maternal and child health department. She will be responsible for ensuring the day to day running of the maternity including activities such as education talks to women and their partners in the health facility and in the community, providing antenatal care, delivery, postpartum care, postnatal care, family planning services and shall maintained environment friendly working space hence adhering to infection control and prevention practices. She will also be responsible for providing HIV/AIDS services including but not limited to counseling, eMTCT, EID and HAART services.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Work in an integrated manner with other departments both within and outside the facility to ensure provisional quality maternal and child health services that include Antenatal and Perinatal Care, safe deliveries, identification and management of obstetric emergencies including making appropriate timely referrals and postpartum care for the mothers and the newborns Actively provide the necessary support supervision of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) department to ensure effective and continuous provision of services to the POCs.Timely and complete compilation and submission of departmental reports (weekly and monthly) to the monitoring and evaluation department for compilation and onward sharing to inform decisions.Representation of the department in the facility and organization meetings as well as any other meetings where need be.Ensure appropriate neonatal and newborn care practices are adhered to including infection prevention, early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, immunization, growth monitoring and encouragement of safe infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practicesImplement activities to increase the uptake of family planning services and actively participate in counselling and provision of modern family planning methods.Provide Health education to clients and their families at the health facility and participate in community activities (Focused group discussions, Dialogues and sensitizations) in collaboration with the community Health TeamManagement of common Sexually Transmitted Infections in pregnancy according to the Ministry of Health guidelines.Ensure non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and businesses of IRC acquired and in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority.Any other roles assigned by your direct/technical supervisorMinimum Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

 At least a diploma in midwifery from a recognized institution Must be registered with the Nurses and Midwives’ council with certified documentation to be presented if selected and invited for interviews At least two years working experience in a refugee setting Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships. Ability to handle multiple tasks, proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities. Good command of spoken and written English. Knowledge of languages spoken within the settlement will be an added advantage

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request reasonable accommodation.

Professional Standards

IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

NB: The advert will close on 22nd July 2025.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.