Job Vacancy – Nurse-Midwife (ANO/NO)

Position Details

Position: Nurse-Midwife (ANO/NO)
Organization: Maternity Africa
Work Station: Ngaramtoni ya Chini, Arusha, Tanzania

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About Maternity Africa

Maternity Africa is a Christian-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing fistula treatment and quality maternity care for marginalized women across Tanzania.

The organization operates through clinical excellence while upholding compassion, kindness, and respect for all patients regardless of background.

Services are delivered from Kivulini Maternity Centre, located outside Arusha in Northern Tanzania.

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About the Role

The organization is seeking a qualified and compassionate Nurse-Midwife to provide high-quality maternal care to vulnerable pregnant women.

The role covers:

• Antenatal care
• Labour and delivery support
• Postnatal care
• Management of birth injuries, including fistula cases

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong midwifery competence, professionalism in obstetric care, and a compassionate approach to maternal health.

The position also offers opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development through local and international training programmes.

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Key Responsibilities

The Nurse-Midwife will be responsible for:

• Providing prenatal and postnatal care for mothers
• Assisting women during labour and delivery
• Performing routine gynaecological examinations
• Educating patients on parenting and family planning
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Referring patients to specialists when needed
• Diagnosing and screening medical conditions
• Offering emotional support to mothers and newborns
• Administering childhood vaccinations (under 5 years)
• Providing family planning services
• Monitoring and administering medication, injections, and IV infusions during labour
• Identifying high-risk pregnancies
• Training and supervising student midwives
• Performing other assigned clinical duties

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Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

Applicants should have:

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery
• Valid TNMC registration certificates
• Current nurse practising licence
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience (preferably labour ward, RCH, or theatre)
• Competence in managing obstetric emergencies
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work in a collaborative healthcare team
• Compassionate, ethical, and patient-centered care approach

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic and professional qualification certificates
• Current TNMC practising licence

📧 Email: recruitment@maternityafrica.org

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Application Deadline

📅 15 June 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 14 days after the closing date.

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Important Notice

Maternity Africa does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.