Midwife - Zaatari Refugee Camp

About the role

SAMS Medical Center in Zaatari Refugee Camp is recruiting one Midwife to provide safe, respectful, evidence-based maternal and reproductive health care to women and adolescent girls, in line with Jordanian national health protocols, clinical guidelines and SAMS policies. The Midwife works throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period, from antenatal assessments and risk identification to early recognition of complications and timely referral, and reports to the General Practitioner.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct antenatal assessments and follow-ups, monitor maternal health, identify risk factors and update care plans
• Monitor vital signs, review lab results with the physician and coordinate referrals
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, give initial care within scope and refer promptly
• Provide health education and counseling on pregnancy, nutrition, medications, childbirth preparation and regular antenatal visits
• Provide postnatal care, support breastfeeding, teach newborn care and immunization, and give family planning counseling and dispense approved contraceptives
• Administer routine infant vaccinations under 18 months according to the Jordanian national schedule
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records and comply with infection prevention and control, informed consent and safeguarding standards
• Take part in community health education, clinical meetings, training and quality improvement activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Midwifery
• Recognized midwifery qualification with valid professional registration or licensure under Jordanian regulations
• At least 3 years of experience is preferred, especially with NGOs; experience in primary healthcare, humanitarian or refugee settings is an advantage
• Knowledge of maternal, newborn and reproductive health protocols, infection prevention and control, medication safety and the Jordanian immunization schedule
• Fluent written and spoken Arabic and English

Required skills

• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and patient care skills
• Communication, counseling and teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting
• Accurate clinical documentation and reporting
• Ability to recognize complications and make timely referrals
• Basic computer skills and ability to keep paper or electronic medical records

The salary is set according to the SAMS salary scale. Applications are made online through the SAMS recruitment portal by sending a resume.