Midwife – UK-Med Humanitarian Response Register

Job Description

UK-Med is recruiting qualified and compassionate Midwives to join its international humanitarian response register for emergency medical deployments worldwide, including potential assignments connected to humanitarian health operations in Eritrea and other crisis-affected regions.

This opportunity is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking international nursing jobs, humanitarian aid careers, emergency healthcare roles, NGO medical jobs, maternity healthcare positions, and international midwife vacancies. Successful candidates will support emergency medical responses, maternal healthcare services, reproductive health programs, and capacity-building initiatives in challenging humanitarian environments.

Healthcare professionals interested in global health jobs, international NGO careers, emergency response nursing, and humanitarian medical missions are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Position Details

• Organization: UK-Med
• Position: Midwife – Humanitarian Response Register
• Location: International Deployments including Eritrea
• Job Type: Register Role / Emergency Deployment
• Working Hours: Full-Time During Deployment
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract During Deployment
• Deployment Duration: Usually 4–12 Weeks
• Salary: GBP £3,400 – GBP £4,000 Gross Per Month
• Sector: Healthcare / Humanitarian Aid / NGO

About UK-Med

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity established from the British National Health Service (NHS). For more than 30 years, the organization has provided emergency healthcare support during humanitarian crises, disasters, disease outbreaks, and global emergencies.

The organization works with international health partners, NGOs, governments, and humanitarian agencies to strengthen healthcare systems and deliver lifesaving medical assistance worldwide.

Candidates searching for international healthcare jobs, NGO nursing careers, humanitarian response opportunities, and global medical support roles can gain valuable professional experience through this position.

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Job Purpose

The Midwife will provide emergency maternal healthcare services and technical medical support during humanitarian deployments. The role includes direct patient care, maternity support, emergency obstetric services, healthcare training, and coordination with local healthcare teams and humanitarian partners.

The selected candidate will work in high-pressure emergency environments and contribute to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes during crises.

This role is highly suitable for professionals with experience in:

• Midwifery and maternal healthcare
• Emergency medical response
• Reproductive health services
• NGO healthcare programs
• Humanitarian aid operations
• Nursing and maternity care
• Community healthcare support
• Public health programs
• Clinical healthcare training
• International medical assistance

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Healthcare Duties

• Provide safe and effective maternal and newborn healthcare services.
• Support emergency obstetric and reproductive health interventions.
• Deliver patient-centered maternity care in humanitarian settings.
• Ensure healthcare services follow global medical standards and best practices.
• Assist with emergency healthcare coordination during crises and disasters.
• Support infection prevention and patient safety protocols.

Training & Capacity Building

• Conduct healthcare training sessions for local field staff and healthcare workers.
• Build the capacity of Ministry of Health teams and NGO healthcare staff.
• Support knowledge-sharing and mentorship activities.
• Promote best practices in maternal and reproductive healthcare.

Humanitarian Response Support

• Participate in rapid emergency medical deployments.
• Work collaboratively within multicultural and multidisciplinary humanitarian teams.
• Adapt effectively to remote, high-risk, and resource-limited environments.
• Support emergency healthcare planning and implementation.

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Education Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Licensed Midwifery Qualification from a recognized institution.
• Valid professional registration or healthcare license.
• Additional healthcare certifications in:
  • Emergency Obstetric Care
  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Humanitarian Response
  • Maternal and Child Health
    will be considered an advantage.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should have:

• Professional experience as a registered Midwife.
• Experience in emergency healthcare or maternity care settings.
• Humanitarian or NGO healthcare experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in international and multicultural environments.
• Availability for short-notice deployments for a minimum of 4–6 weeks.

Applicants with at least 3 years of humanitarian experience may progress directly through the recruitment process, while others may complete additional selection training.

Required Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong clinical and patient care skills
• Compassionate and professional healthcare delivery
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency settings
• Adaptability in remote and challenging environments
• Leadership and mentoring capability
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to humanitarian values and safeguarding principles

Language skills in addition to English will be considered beneficial.

Salary and Benefits

UK-Med offers a competitive humanitarian deployment package including:

• Gross monthly salary between GBP £3,400 – GBP £4,000
• Fixed-term deployment contracts
• International humanitarian field experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to global emergency healthcare operations
• Opportunity to support vulnerable communities worldwide

Professionals searching for high-paying NGO healthcare jobs, international nurse jobs, emergency response careers, and humanitarian aid opportunities can benefit significantly from this role.

Training & Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of two stages:

Interview Stage

All applicants will participate in an initial interview assessment.

Selection Training Stage

Candidates without at least 3 years of humanitarian experience may be required to complete selection training focused on humanitarian healthcare operations and emergency response preparedness.

UK-Med places strong emphasis on:

• Safeguarding
• Diversity and inclusion
• Equality and fair recruitment
• Professional integrity
• Protection of vulnerable populations

Work Environment

The role involves deployment to international humanitarian emergency locations where healthcare professionals may work in:

• Disaster response operations
• Refugee or displacement settings
• Emergency healthcare clinics
• Field hospitals
• Crisis response environments
• Remote healthcare facilities

Candidates must be comfortable working under pressure and adapting to rapidly changing operational conditions.

Why Join UK-Med?

Joining UK-Med provides an opportunity to contribute to lifesaving humanitarian healthcare services while building expertise in:

• International emergency healthcare
• Humanitarian medical response
• Maternal and reproductive healthcare
• NGO healthcare operations
• Public health emergency management
• Global health systems support

The organization offers a collaborative and supportive environment focused on compassion, professionalism, safety, and global impact.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

• Updated CV/Resume
• Supporting Letter (Maximum 2 Pages) outlining suitability for the role and essential criteria

Applications must be submitted through the organization’s official recruitment process before positions are filled.