SPECIALIST MIDWIFE / MATRON
Position Title: Specialist Midwife / Matron
Duty Station: Nestcare Clinic, Blantyre, Malawi
Reports To: Medical Director
Supervises: Midwives, Nurses
Employment Type: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Background: Nestcare Clinic is a private maternal and child health facility based in Blantyre, Malawi. It provides comprehensive services including antenatal care, delivery, postnatal care, family planning, immunization, and child wellness. The Specialist Midwife / Matron is a key leadership figure responsible for overseeing nursing and midwifery services, ensuring clinical excellence, quality care, and effective team management.
Purpose of the Position: To provide advanced midwifery care, lead clinical service delivery, supervise nursing and support staff, and ensure compliance with health standards and protocols. The Specialist Midwife/Matron is expected to foster a culture of respectful, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
A. Clinical Leadership
Deliver skilled midwifery services across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care[1] [2] .
Supervise and support staff in managing obstetric emergencies and complications.
Lead daily ward rounds and clinical case reviews.
Ensure timely referrals of high-risk cases in collaboration with clinicians.
B. Staff Supervision and Mentorship
Supervise midwives, nurses, and support staff to ensure efficient operations.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and clinical guidance to junior staff and interns.
Schedule staff shifts, leaves, and rotations to ensure adequate coverage.
C. Quality Assurance and Clinical Governance
Monitor the implementation of clinical guidelines, infection prevention and control (IPC), and respectful maternity care (RMC).
Oversee documentation, including maternity registers, patient charts, and delivery records.
Participate in maternal and perinatal death audits and lead quality improvement initiatives.
D. Administration and Operations
Maintain inventory of clinical supplies and ensure availability of essential drugs and materials.
Ensure clean, safe, and functional clinical spaces in coordination with maintenance staff.
Contribute to budgeting, reporting, and planning activities in collaboration with management.
E. Patient and Community Engagement
Foster effective communication between patients and staff to ensure high patient satisfaction.
Provide patient education on safe motherhood, breastfeeding, and family planning.
Support community outreach and health promotion initiatives as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s Degree in Midwifery or Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery (or equivalent), with post-basic training or specialization preferred.
Valid and active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM).
Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience in maternal health, including 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Training in Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) is essential.
Experience in a private or high-volume maternal health setting is a strong advantage.
Key Competencies and Skills
Advanced midwifery skills, particularly in managing complications and emergencies.
Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Competence in record keeping, team coordination, and problem-solving.
Commitment to ethics, professionalism, and continuous quality improvement.
Working Conditions
Based at Nestcare MCH Clinic, Blantyre.
Full-time position with flexibility for night/weekend shifts and emergencies.
Supervision and Performance Appraisal
Subject to annual performance evaluations based on clinical leadership, service quality, and staff/team performance.
Code of Conduct
Uphold the professional ethics of the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.
Maintain strict confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism at all times.
Promote a culture of compassion, respect, and safety for patients and staff.
This sounds like its for both outpatient and inpatient. I s that the plan?
@simon.ndira@compelling.works I think since in the long run we want to have a theatre that will mean inpatient services we get someone who can cover both OPD and IPD
