Midwife

Summary: Reporting directly to the Senior Response Supervisor, this pivotal role serves as the clinical and operational anchor for the Centre, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care to survivors. The Senior Midwife is responsible for orchestrating comprehensive medical assessments, emergency interventions, and follow-up treatments while upholding strict adherence to clinical protocols and ethical standards.

Beyond direct patient care, the position drives forensic documentation, manages pharmacy resources, and leads a multidisciplinary team through mentorship and quality assurance. The role acts as a critical bridge between clinical services, psychosocial support, and external stakeholders, fostering a safe, culturally sensitive environment that promotes recovery and accountability.

Responsibilities

Direct clinical leadership in performing initial medical evaluations, emergency interventions, and ongoing care for survivors, ensuring all actions align with established safety and quality standards. Collaborate with the Centre's medical doctor to coordinate forensic examinations, guaranteeing the accurate completion and secure storage of all legal documentation.

Manage pharmacy operations, including inventory control, stock requisition, expiration tracking, and regular audits to maintain medication safety and availability. Champion informed consent, strict confidentiality, and culturally responsive practices in every patient interaction. Deliver and supervise trauma-informed counseling services, developing safety plans and conducting necessary home visits or follow-ups.

Partner with counselors to involve families where suitable, strengthening the survivor's support network and recovery journey. Maintain rigorous case documentation and facilitate seamless information sharing among the multidisciplinary team. Cultivate and sustain robust referral networks with hospitals, police units, legal aid organizations, and shelters, while participating in external coordination and capacity-building initiatives.

Liaise with external medical experts to secure endorsements and provide testimony for legal proceedings when required. Provide daily coaching and professional development to nursing and counseling staff, organizing skills drills and case review sessions. Conduct quality assurance inspections regarding facility readiness, equipment status, and record-keeping, implementing corrective measures in collaboration with the Response Supervisor.

Assist in defining performance goals, identifying training gaps, and organizing refresher courses in line with organizational policies. Establish feedback loops with survivors to drive continuous improvement in care quality. Oversee logistical support, procurement requests, and monthly reporting to ensure the Centre operates as a secure and welcoming environment.

Work alongside prevention and outreach teams to raise awareness about gender-based violence, engage community leaders, and promote advocacy messages that reduce risk for women and girls.