Midwifery Specialist
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a Midwifery Specialist in Afghanistan to provide technical leadership and program support for maternal and reproductive health initiatives in humanitarian settings.
- Role
- Midwifery Specialist
- Organization
- UNFPA
- Location
- Afghanistan
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Midwifery Specialist provides technical leadership and programme support to advance UNFPA Afghanistan’s maternal and reproductive health portfolio. The role focuses on strengthening midwifery practice, workforce capacity, and service delivery models within humanitarian and emergency-affected settings. The specialist works closely with partners to ensure alignment with international standards and to promote the retention of midwifery skills. This position involves active monitoring, reporting, and coordination with various stakeholders to improve maternal health outcomes.
What you'll do
- Provide technical support for the design and implementation of maternal health interventions.
- Strengthen midwifery workforce capacity, professional development, and quality assurance mechanisms.
- Monitor program implementation and conduct field visits to provide technical guidance.
- Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society partners to coordinate service delivery.
- Document best practices and utilize data to inform evidence-based program planning.
What it takes
- Registered Midwife with an advanced degree in Midwifery, Public Health, or related sciences.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in maternal or reproductive health programming.
- Experience in program implementation and health workforce capacity strengthening.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other UN languages is desirable.
- Willingness to travel to field locations where security permits.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is located in Afghanistan, with required travel to field locations as security conditions permit.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified, though the role offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits.
What are the core qualifications for this role?
Candidates must be a Registered Midwife with an advanced university degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in maternal or reproductive health programming.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided job description does not specify an application deadline; please refer to the official UNFPA career portal to submit your application.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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