Maternity Foundation (MF) is a Danish based International NGO that works to ensure a safer childbirth for women and newborns, everywhere. Through our Safe Delivery Program, we use digital training- and learning tools to support and train skilled birth attendants, and we work with partners in more than 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the MENA region. We work from a shared vision that it should never cost life to give life.Maternity Foundation has been operating in Ethiopia since 2006 through offices in Addis Ababa, Oromia Gambella, Somali and Afar regions. MF has operational partnerships with Ministry of Health, regional health authorities as well as development partners. Maternity Foundation is going to implement a Partnership project in Amhara and Sidama regions to strengthen maternal, newborn and reproductive health services. The overall goal of the project is to improve universal access to reproductive health services in Amhara and Sidama regions. It is expected that the project intervention will contribute to the achievement of HSTP and Sustainable Development Goal 3.The key activities that are going to be implemented in the intervention areas include building the capacity of health professionals working in the intervention area in the management of Basic and Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn care, onsite mentoring & Coaching and supportive supervision. In addition, it will include strengthening linkage between the health centres and health posts, and use of innovative technology /digital health tools such as the Safe Delivery Apps to improve the competency of health care providers.For the successful implementation of the project, Maternity Foundation is seeking four experienced Midwife Mentors to lead and coordinate the project interventions, trainings, and mentorship in both Amhara and Sidama regions.Reports to: Head of Clinical & ProgramNumber of positions: four (two in Eastern Amhara and two in Sidama regions).Position summaryThe midwife mentors lead and coordinate the designing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project in Amhara and South regions, Ethiopia. The midwife mentors will coordinate and manage the project and ensure the effective implementation and management of the interventions of the project. Each mentor will be responsible for the follow-up of the project in different aspects such as logistics, supervision of overall operation, as well as adherence to quality standards for the assigned zones.Key responsibilities
Responsible for the overall implementation and coordination of the project
Leads the planning and implementation of the project in line with the organization's mission, policies, strategies and available resources
Follows up financial activities and administrative issues of the project
Conduct trainings, onsite mentoring and facilitate TOT trainings
Keep track of progress and compile and submit monthly reports to supervisor
Participate in base line assessments and end evaluations
Travel between health facilities and regions as needed
Liaise with technical steering groups for MNH on-the-ground
Liaise with the head office and represent/ take part in regional technical working groups at regional health bureaus and development partners
Liaise with the project trainers and Maternity Foundation taskforce members/experts at the filed level
Builds a strong network with partner organizations and local and regional authorities
Explores best mechanisms for the implementation of the project and make ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project
Ensures best documentation for the project activities
Cooperation and Reporting Relationships
Work in close cooperation with other key support co-workers (regional health Bureaue, Zonal and Wored health offices, hospital and health center management and clinical team, and MF head office)
Foster good relationship and maintain close cooperation with local government authorities, recognized community leadership, organizations and/or institutions operating with the local community.
Build a strong network of partner organizations
Lead and supervise the project affiliated teams in the health facilities and community
Represent Maternity Foundation and the project at internal and regional forums
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Duration: six months, with possibility of extension depending on availability of fundingLocation: Amhara and Sidama regionsStarting Date:3rd week of July, 2025About YouQualification, Skills & Experience
MPH/related second degree with midwifery background
Minimum of 6 years' experience in mentoring, managing and coordinating Reproductive Health projects, preferable in NGOs
Trained and experienced as HBS/HMS trainer, catchment-based mentorship and BEmONC at least for 3 years with safe delivery application
Strong asset, if ToT trained on Safe Delivery App integrated catchment-based mentorship training by MF and FMOH
Experience working as a mentor in Emerging regions is an asset
Willingness to make extensive travels to remote areas
Fluent in English language and ability to prepare reports
Knowledge in local language is an asset
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
Strong inter personal skills
Proven team and personnel management experience
Proven analytical and strategic planning skills
Experience in developing and monitoring budgets
Computer literate in word processing and excel packages
Competences: Dedicated and self-motivated, structured, organizing and planning skills, adaptability, innovative and communicating.Method of ApplicationInterested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV ONLY through for 7 consecutive days from the date of announcement on Ethiojobs Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Women are particularly encouraged to apply