Program Assistant, Midwife

Job Description

CHAI is seeking four (4) skilled Midwives as Program Assistants to provide embedded technical assistance to high-burden district hospitals (Muhima, Nyagatare, Nyanza, and Kabaya) and their catchment areas (Health Centers, Second Generation Health Posts, and private clinics). Fully integrated into facility MNH teams, Program Assistants will deliver hands-on clinical mentorship, lead data-driven Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, and bridge the gap between policy and frontline practice. Reporting lines run to hospital leadership, RBC/MCCH Division, with streamlined reporting to the CHAI SRMNH Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide bedside mentoring to midwives and nurses across labor, delivery, antenatal, and postnatal care, covering Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC), Helping Mothers Survive (HMS), respectful maternity care (RMC), and management of complex obstetric complications including Infection prevention control in alignment with national protocols.
• Lead the rollout of high-impact interventions such asmicronutrient supplementation (MMS),heat-stable carbetocin (HSC) for prevention of Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH), and E-MOTIVE bundle among others.
• Conduct outreach to catchment health facilities delivering mentorship and QI coaching.
• Identify and develop facility-level MNH Champions to sustain clinical improvements beyond the project.
• Support supply chain management to prevent stockouts of essential MNH commodities and ensure timely equipment maintenance.
• Support adoption of digital tools (e-Buzima, Internet of Things for monitoring) for improved clinical decision-making.
• Foster a culture of accountability and learning among healthcare providers through CPD engagement and updated training materials.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting

• Routinely review MNH indicators and work with health facility teams to conduct performance gap analyses, and co-design facility-led QI projects.
• Support the integration of maternal health indicators into facility and district health plans to strengthen accountability and tracking.
• Document program activities and contribute to learning briefs and technical reports for national dissemination.
• Submit monthly implementation reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations

Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance (MPDSR)

• Coordinate maternal death audits and near-miss case reviews, and support development of corrective action plans.
• Ensure proper documentation and follow-up of high-risk pregnancies and adherence to referral protocols.
• Participate in joint supervision visits and monthly coordination check-ins with RBC/MCCH, the Ministry of Health and CHAI.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Midwifery, Public Health, or a health-related field; bachelor’s degree in Midwifery required.
• At least 5 years of experience in maternal and newborn health programs.
• Valid license from the National Council of Nurses and Midwives.
• Trained in EmONC, HMS, Advance Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), immediate Post Natal Care (PNC), Helping Baby Breathe 2nd edition (HBB)
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong communication skills in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mentorship
• Experience within the Rwandan health system (RBC, district hospitals, health centers).
• Familiarity with digital health tools and EMR systems, Internet of Things solutions.
• Certification as a national trainer in EmONC, E-MOTIVE, or related MNH specialties.
• Experience with QI methodologies and MPDSR processes.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest (maximum 1 page) outlining how their professional background meets the requirements outlined above; CV (maximum 3 pages); and the names of three references to chairwandarecruiting@clintonhealthaccess.org with “Program Assistant, Midwife” in the subject line.