Union Aid (UA) was established by a group of Afghan philanthropists and social activists in July 1979 in Peshawar, Pakistan. Union Aid was serving Afghan Refugees and host communities living in/around refugee camps through various projects in three main sectors; health, education and skill development. UA has been providing basic health services through hospitals, Basic Health Units (BHUs), labor rooms, provision of prosthetic limbs and first aid trainings. UA facilitated Afghan Refugees in education sector through providing formal basic and higher education, skill development programs for men and women, literacy centers and scholarships.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: Union Aid
• Degree: Hold a degree in midwifery
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Balkh - Baba Yadgar BHC, Mazar E Sharif
• Gender: Female
• Experience:⁦ 2 to 3 years in BPHS
• Deadline: ⁦2026-10-31

Key responsibilities of Midwife:

• Antenatal & Postpartum Counseling: Provide comprehensive guidance on prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, family planning methods, and check Tetanus Toxoid (TT) vaccination status for female clients.
• Maternal Examinations: Conduct standard antenatal assessments, including general physical and abdominal examinations, following established clinical procedures.
• Complication Management & Referrals: Handle normal childbirths and address delivery complications using Basic Emergency Obstetric Care (BEOC) protocols, while identifying high-risk pregnancies for prompt referral to specialized facilities.
• Medication Administration: Prescribe preventive and prophylactic medications to mothers in strict accordance with clinical standards.
• Follow-up Appointments: Schedule return visits for clients and explain the importance of continuous healthcare tracking.
• Record Keeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate obstetric files, partographs, and birth registries without delay.
• Health Education: Deliver educational sessions on maternal health, birth preparedness, obstetric danger signs, infant care, vaccination, and balanced nutrition.
• Family Planning Services: Offer respectful counseling on various contraceptive options, respect client choices, and distribute family planning supplies and related medications.
• Infection Control: Maintain strict infection prevention measures across clinic areas, medical instruments, and delivery rooms.
• Community & Staff Interaction: Maintain professional standards with colleagues and visitors while honoring local culture and traditions.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Oversee female Community Health Workers (CHWs) and local Female Health Councils at the facility level, participating in training programs and sharing knowledge with staff.
• Clinical Procedures: Administer required injections and perform wound care for female patients and young children when necessary.
• Mental Health & Disability Care: Carry out screening, counseling, registration, treatment, and follow-up care for female patients with mental health needs or physical disabilities in accordance with BPHS guidelines.
• Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: Promote TB awareness, identify potential pulmonary TB cases, maintain patient registries, manage treatment follow-ups, and recommend HIV testing for active TB patients.
• Data Management: Oversee Health Management Information System (HMIS) records for the department and generate required periodic reports.
• Facility Support & Compliance: Work collaboratively across facility departments, implement quality improvement measures, follow medical regulations, and complete additional tasks assigned by facility management.

Job Requirment

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from a recognized institute or university.
• Exit Exam: Successful completion and passing of the official Midwifery Exit Exam.
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of clinical experience in health facilities, such as BHC, CHC, or hospital settings.
• Specialized Training: Completion of specialized training modules relevant to midwifery care.
• Clinical Knowledge: Practical knowledge of comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum healthcare services.
• Language Skills: Full proficiency in Dari and Pashto is required, while working knowledge of English is an added advantage.
• Personal & Professional Attributes: Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork capacity, professional integrity, adherence to patient confidentiality, and willingness to work under challenging field conditions.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates meeting the qualifications are invited to send their application via email to:

• Email Address: hr@unionaid.org

Guidelines:

• Subject Line Requirement: Applicants must state the exact Job Title and Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email.
• Closing Deadline: Applications received after the official closing date will not be accepted.
• Shortlisting Notice: Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for further steps.

Country

Afghanistan

City

Balkh

Submission Email

hr@unionaid.org