Job ID
47442
Job Title
National Technical Officers (2 Positions – Preferably Midwives)
To work for
Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Medicine/Nursing
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
A. Technical Support to Midwifery Policy and Strategy Implementation
● Support the implementation and revision of the National Midwifery Strategy.
● Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations and technical meetings with the Ministry of Health and professional associations.
● Contribute to the development of policy briefs and technical documents related to:
o Scope of practice for midwives
o Certification and competency frameworks
o Midwifery education standards
● Provide technical input to the revision of midwifery curricula in collaboration with academic institutions and international partners.
B. Support Capacity Building and Training Activities
● Assist in planning and implementing training programmes for midwives across Syria.
● Support development of training materials related to:
o Sexual and reproductive health (SRH)
o Emergency obstetric care
o Gender-based violence (GBV) response
o Adolescent and Youth-friendly SRH services
● Coordinate logistics and technical preparation for training workshops, leadership programmes, and technical meetings.
● Provide mentoring and supportive supervision to midwives participating in training initiatives.
C. Strengthening Midwifery Leadership and Professional Associations
● Support the establishment and strengthening of a Midwifery Association under the Nursing and Midwifery Syndicate.
● Assist in organizing Midwifery Leadership Forums at national and governorate levels.
● Facilitate collaboration between midwives, physicians, community health workers, and other health professionals.
● Support initiatives aimed at promoting the professional recognition of midwives.
D. Support Implementation of Midwifery-Led Service Models 2 | Page
● Assist with implementation and monitoring of midwifery-led care models in pilot locations.
● Support the establishment of community midwifery networks in underserved areas.
● Assist in strengthening referral pathways between independent midwives and health facilities.
● Support coordination with implementing partners providing maternal health services in The targeted governorates.
E. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Management
● Support collection and validation of data related to midwifery services and training activities.
● Assist in developing standardized data collection tools for midwives in both public and private sectors.
● Participate in monitoring visits to supported facilities and project sites.
● Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.
F. Gender, Human Rights and Community Engagement
● Support integration of gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches in project activities.
● Contribute to community awareness campaigns promoting:
o Skilled birth attendance
o Maternal health
o Women’s reproductive rights
● Promote safe and respectful maternity care and supportive working environments for midwives.
● Support engagement with commun
A. Technical Support to Midwifery Policy and Strategy Implementation
● Support the implementation and revision of the National Midwifery Strategy.
● Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations and technical meetings with the Ministry of Health and professional associations.
● Contribute to the development of policy briefs and technical documents related to:
o Scope of practice for midwives
o Certification and competency frameworks
o Midwifery education standards
● Provide technical input to the revision of midwifery curricula in collaboration with academic institutions and international partners.
B. Support Capacity Building and Training Activities
● Assist in planning and implementing training programmes for midwives across Syria.
● Support development of training materials related to:
o Sexual and reproductive health (SRH)
o Emergency obstetric care
o Gender-based violence (GBV) response
o Adolescent and Youth-friendly SRH services
● Coordinate logistics and technical preparation for training workshops, leadership programmes, and technical meetings.
● Provide mentoring and supportive supervision to midwives participating in training initiatives.
C. Strengthening Midwifery Leadership and Professional Associations
● Support the establishment and strengthening of a Midwifery Association under the Nursing and Midwifery Syndicate.
● Assist in organizing Midwifery Leadership Forums at national and governorate levels.
● Facilitate collaboration between midwives, physicians, community health workers, and other health professionals.
● Support initiatives aimed at promoting the professional recognition of midwives.
D. Support Implementation of Midwifery-Led Service Models 2 | Page
● Assist with implementation and monitoring of midwifery-led care models in pilot locations.
● Support the establishment of community midwifery networks in underserved areas.
● Assist in strengthening referral pathways between independent midwives and health facilities.
● Support coordination with implementing partners providing maternal health services in The targeted governorates.
E. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Management
● Support collection and validation of data related to midwifery services and training activities.
● Assist in developing standardized data collection tools for midwives in both public and private sectors.
● Participate in monitoring visits to supported facilities and project sites.
● Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports.
F. Gender, Human Rights and Community Engagement
● Support integration of gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches in project activities.
● Contribute to community awareness campaigns promoting:
o Skilled birth attendance
o Maternal health
o Women’s reproductive rights
● Promote safe and respectful maternity care and supportive working environments for midwives.
● Support engagement with commun
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
o Midwifery (strongly preferred)
o Nursing
o Public Health
o Maternal and Reproductive Health
o Obstetrics and Gynacology
Advanced training in SRH or maternal health is an asset.
Professional Experience
● Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in maternal and reproductive health programmes.
● Experience in midwifery practice, training, or supervision is highly desirable.
● Experience working with national health institutions or humanitarian programmes.
● Previous experience with UN agencies or international NGOs is an advantage.
● Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected settings is desirable.
Technical Skills
● Knowledge of maternal and newborn health programmes.
● Familiarity with SRH and GBV integration in health services.
● Strong coordination and facilitation skills.
● Experience in training delivery or capacity-building programmes.
● Good data management and reporting skills.
Languages
● Fluency in Arabic (required)
● Good working knowledge of English (required)
Education
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
o Midwifery (strongly preferred)
o Nursing
o Public Health
o Maternal and Reproductive Health
o Obstetrics and Gynacology
Advanced training in SRH or maternal health is an asset.
Professional Experience
● Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in maternal and reproductive health programmes.
● Experience in midwifery practice, training, or supervision is highly desirable.
● Experience working with national health institutions or humanitarian programmes.
● Previous experience with UN agencies or international NGOs is an advantage.
● Experience working in fragile or conflict-affected settings is desirable.
Technical Skills
● Knowledge of maternal and newborn health programmes.
● Familiarity with SRH and GBV integration in health services.
● Strong coordination and facilitation skills.
● Experience in training delivery or capacity-building programmes.
● Good data management and reporting skills.
Languages
● Fluency in Arabic (required)
● Good working knowledge of English (required)
Specific Vacancy Requirements
-
Salary and Benefits
TBD
About us
SOC is a privately held consulting firm based in Jordan, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. SOC specializes in providing Human Resource Management, cash distribution, conducting studies, surveys, vetting, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Mar 19, 2026
Expiry Date
Apr 18, 2026
