About This Role
This role places you at the front line of maternal and child health in a structured hospital setting, requiring hands-on clinical work across the full pregnancy continuum. It suits a junior midwife who is ready to apply their training in a real-world environment while learning from senior obstetricians and nurses. KADISCO General Hospital operates in a growing private healthcare sector in Addis Ababa, where patient-centered care and safety standards are increasingly emphasized.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The posting seeks a candidate with 1-3 years of practical midwifery experience, signaling a need for someone who has already gained basic clinical confidence but still requires mentorship. The implied profile is a midwife who can handle routine deliveries independently while recognizing when to escalate emergencies—balancing skill with humility. The emphasis on infection control and documentation suggests the employer values meticulousness and adherence to protocols over raw speed.
How to Approach This Application
In your cover letter and interview, highlight specific experiences managing antenatal, labor, and postnatal cases, even if from training rotations. Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively in a team, as the role involves close coordination with obstetricians and nurses. Be ready to discuss how you handle high-pressure moments during deliveries and how you maintain accurate records under time constraints—this hospital likely prioritizes reliability and composure.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best for a midwife with 1-3 years of experience who thrives in a supportive but structured clinical environment and wants to deepen their skills in a reputable hospital. Competition is moderate, as junior positions in Addis Ababa attract many qualified applicants, but your practical readiness and teamwork focus can set you apart.
KADISCO General Hospital PLC is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Junior Midwife to join our Maternal and Child Health team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered maternity care, assist in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and newborn services, and work collaboratively with obstetricians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe motherhood and excellent patient outcomes.
- Provide quality antenatal, labor, delivery, and postnatal care.
- Monitor maternal and fetal well-being during labor.
- Assist normal deliveries and identify obstetric emergencies.
- Provide immediate newborn care and breastfeeding support.
- Educate mothers and families on maternal and newborn health.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and records.
- Adhere to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
- Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.
Requirements - BSc Degree in Midwifery from a recognized institution.
- Valid professional license to practice in Ethiopia.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage emergency situations.
- Excellent teamwork and patient-centered care approach.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and quality standards.
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