Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) Job Vacancy Announcement

The Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA), in partnership with Jhpiego, is seeking qualified Ethiopian midwifery instructors and preceptors for the position of Midwifery Faculty.

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Position: Midwifery Faculty

Number of Positions: 2
Grade: 10
Department/Project: MCGL PSE Project
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Duration: 3-6 months (starting January 2025)
Reports To: Chief of Party
Supervises: Faculty and Clinical Preceptors

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About the Job

Jhpiego, with funding from USAID under the MCGL HRH Project, is supporting the Rwandan government to improve pre-service education for midwives, nurses, and anesthetists. The project focuses on increasing the number and enhancing the quality of Human Resources for Health (HRH) to meet Rwanda’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Faculty will provide Technical and Capacity Development Assistance (TCDA) to faculty and clinical preceptors at the East African College and Institut Catholique de Kabgayi, contributing to curriculum strengthening, teaching, and mentoring.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement teaching plans.
• Deliver didactic learning in classrooms.
• Facilitate and supervise learning in clinical skills labs, practice sites, and community outreach locations.
• Design and conduct student assessments (knowledge, skills, and attitude).
• Monitor teaching outcomes and adjust methods based on feedback.
• Participate in curriculum and module review and development.

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Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Midwifery (Clinical Midwife, Midwifery Education, or Maternity and Reproductive Health).
• At least 5 years of experience as teaching faculty in classroom, skills lab, and clinical environments.
• Clinically active and proficient in clinical competencies.
• Training in teaching, learning, and assessment methods.
• Fluency in English.
• Membership in the Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA).

Added Value:

• Training in mentorship, coaching, or preceptor roles.

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Salary and Benefits

• Salary according to the organization’s scale.
• Accommodation provided by the host institution.
• Round-trip flight ticket.

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Required Skills

• Patience.
• Proficiency in patient care and assistance.
• Expertise in acute care.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CVs and Membership ID via email to: recruit@emwa.org.et

Application Deadline: December 25, 2024, at 5:30 PM

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Note

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional documents.
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Take part in this unique opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes and advancing midwifery education in Rwanda!