Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Midwife
ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as MIDWIFE on Fixed Contract

Primary Purpose Of The Position:
The Midwife will be responsible for providing basic obstetric care to pregnant mothers and conduct deliveries of uncomplicated nature at the Alight- run Mahama health facility. S/he will be responsible for identifying high risk pregnancies and refer the same to competent medical team promptly and appropriately. Education, Technical Skills & Knowledge Required:
• Minimum Bachelor’s University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management and related field required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supply chain, warehousing and/or logistics management with humanitarian or development programs in diverse settings preferred
• Computer literary and comfort with Microsoft Application packages
• Demonstrated continuous education and specialized trainings in logistics and warehouse management;
• Experience coordinating with transportation providers and third parties
• Ability to live and work in isolated areas in Rwanda.
• Ability to communicate in spoken and written English with aptitude in reporting are mandatory.
• Fluency in English and French. Kinyarwanda is added advantage

Key Behaviors & Abilities:
• Self-motivated, client-oriented with a strong sense of personal ethic, integrity and a big appetite for quality improvement and accountability to improve stewardship of ALIGHT’s resources
• Motivated to help navigate ALIGHT Rwanda towards a period of change to achieve its new country strategy, to diversify and grow
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills to build strong relationships and trust among stakeholders, and a sense of diplomacy
• High level of flexibility and tolerance to ambiguity
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to situations as required due to changes on the ground
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Keen eye for detail
• Capacity to think ahead and highlight areas of risk and concern
• Demonstrate commitment to ALIGHTS core values and policies
• Ability to work in a sensitive, multi-cultural context as a respectful team player and manager
• Exercises situational awareness and good judgment in precarious security situations
• Ability and willingness to live and work full-time in isolated areas of Rwanda

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified registered nurses should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) - via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is August 20th 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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