General Objectives of the Research Team:

Implementing the public health/epidemiological research in the mission according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures to contribute to mitigating the burden of maternal and perinatal deaths where MSF is present.

Requirements of the Position:

Accountabilities:

!! Important !!

This position is different from the typical duties of a midwife working in a health facility or other places but to join the study team as a professional in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) activities.

• Examining administrative procedures and documents, analysing routine data for monitoring purposes, collection and analysis of medical statistics, and reporting of SRH activities
• Participating in implementing research protocols and methodology including patient inclusion criteria, data management processes, and participation in in-person interviews as part of the study team
• Ensuring patients included in the research have freely given their consent to participate and have received the correct information in a format they can comprehend
• Supporting interviewees (patients, health workers) to be always comfortable during the sessions
• Reviewing data collection and undertaking analysis as appropriate, reporting on a regular basis to the functional referent about study progress and any relevant information for the mission/project
• Participating in report development and draws appropriate conclusions supported by the results
• Participating in the development of evidence-based recommendations

Skills and experiences:

• At least five-year experience as a midwife
• Has skills/experiences of administrative procedures, monitoring and analysis of medical statistics, and reporting of SRH activities
• Has rich experiences of cooperation with doctors and nurses
• Has rich understanding of local social-cultural contexts and languages. S/he will be an interpreter and cultural mediator.
• Has rich knowledge and experience of health system of Liberia, especially in SRH
• Has field experience with MSF or other NGOs (desirable).

Education:

Midwifery recognized qualification essential.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Online information management including cloud storage service, information-sharing platform, etc. is desirable.
• Knowledge of Patient-Centred Care is desirable.
• Active listening and interviewing are asset.

Application

The interested candidates should submit their applications by the December 13^th, 2024, at 5 pm with the

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Copy of National ID card
• Copies of diploma’s & certificates,

by e-mail only to msfw-liberia-recruitment@waca.msf.org

The reference MIDWIFE SUPERVISOR must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test and interview.

MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.