Esubalew Menberu

Results-driven Midwife Officer with over four years of progressive experience delivering maternal, newborn, and reproductive health services in humanitarian settings. Experienced in IDP camps, conflict-affected zones, and underserved rural regions. Proven success leading Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams, integrating BEmOC/CEmOC, MISP, GBV response, and SRH services in alignment with national and international standards. Demonstrates strong programmatic and clinical skills, excellent knowledge of health cluster coordination, and expertise in service delivery under pressure. Trained and certified in CAC, GBV/CMRS, IPC, and RMC with a commitment to ensuring dignity, safety, and inclusion of marginalized populations. Recognized for cultural sensitivity, community engagement, ethical service delivery, and ability to thrive in volatile and resource-constrained environments.

• Successfully conducted and assisted over 600+ clean and safe deliveries under resource-limited conditions in mobile clinics, health posts, and IDP camp setups.
• Played a vital role in reducing preventable maternal and neonatal deaths by providing timely obstetric interventions and referring complicated cases to higher-level care.
• Effectively led Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNT) serving remote, conflict-affected, or displaced populations with integrated RH, ANC, FP, and newborn care services.
• Helped establish and operate emergency maternity corners in temporary health facilities during crisis periods, ensuring continuity of skilled birth attendance.
• Maintained infection prevention protocols during outbreaks, including COVID-19, measles, and AWD/cholera, ensuring the safety of mothers, newborns, and staff.
• Successfully integrated GBV referral pathways in mobile team operations.
• Regularly collected and submitted RH service data and reports to NGOs and government health bureaus, contributing to evidence-based planning and accountability.
• Advocated for and practiced culturally respectful, confidential, and woman-centered care, building trust with diverse and vulnerable community groups.

Human Resources Department, Medecins Sans Holland (MSF-Holland), Gonder, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, Application for the Position of Midwife Officer, Dear MSF-Holland Recruitment Team, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Midwife Officer position with MSF-Holland in Kule Town. With a Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery and more than four years of humanitarian field experience, I bring a well-rounded skill set in maternal and newborn care, emergency response, and frontline service delivery aligned with international standards. In my previous roles with Medical Teams International and UNICEF-supported emergency programs, I led Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams providing integrated RH, ANC, family planning, GBV, and child health services to internally displaced and vulnerable communities in the Amhara Region. I have managed high-risk obstetric cases, conducted over 600 clean deliveries in resource-limited settings, and coordinated timely referrals under pressure. I am trained and certified in Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC), MISP, GBV/CMRS, IPC, and Respectful Maternity Care, and I consistently uphold humanitarian principles such as neutrality, accountability, and patient dignity. I also bring experience using key health information systems such as KoboCollect and DHIS2 for effective monitoring and reporting. I am particularly drawn to MSF’s commitment to impartial and high-quality medical care for underserved populations. I am ready and willing to serve in remote, high-stress environments, adapt to multicultural teams, and contribute to innovative and ethical approaches to health service delivery. Thank you for considering my application. I would be honored to bring my energy, compassion, and technical expertise to MSF-Holland’s mission. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can support your team and contribute meaningfully to your humanitarian impact. Sincerely, Esubalew Menberu