Hi, I’m
Esubalew Menberu
Bahir dar,Amhara region
Summary
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.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Teams InternationalHumera, Amhara Region
Midwife Officer
12.2023 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Delivered comprehensive maternity care services including antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care for mothers in a conflict-affected setting with high maternal risk.
- Administered Emergency Obstetric Care including active management of third stage labor, manual removal of placenta, treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, and neonatal resuscitation.
- Implemented GBV-safe clinical practices, ensuring survivor dignity, privacy, and psychosocial support integration into service delivery.
- Mentored health facility staff on infection prevention and respectful maternity care (RMC) practices aligned with national protocols.
- Conducted joint supervisions with Woreda Health Office and coordinated medical referrals for obstetric emergencies to higher-level hospitals.
- Supported outbreak surveillance, postnatal follow-up, and maternal death audits as part of routine quality improvement.
UNICEFAmhara Region
Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) Team Leader
10.2022 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Supervised a multi-disciplinary MHNT composed of midwives, nurses, nutrition officers, and data collectors to deliver lifesaving integrated services including maternal and child health (MCH), immunization (EPI), malnutrition screening, family planning, and psychosocial first aid.
- Coordinated with local authorities, NGOs, and cluster partners to map health service gaps, harmonize interventions, and strengthen referral linkages.
- Led weekly and monthly reporting using KoboCollect and Excel tools; ensured data quality for humanitarian response reporting.
- Facilitated health education sessions for IDP communities on topics including danger signs in pregnancy, GBV referral pathways, newborn care, and hygiene promotion.
- Ensured the integration of gender-sensitive programming and safeguarding principles in all field activities.
Addis Alem Primary Hospital and Shembete Health CentersBahir Dar
Volunteer Maternal Health Intern
01.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Supported facility-based safe deliveries, postnatal care, and routine immunization services.
- Participated in maternal health outreach campaigns and community-based awareness sessions.
- Learned to work effectively under pressure, triage patients, and provide respectful maternity care under supervision.
Education
Arba Minch University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Midwifery
01.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Skilled Birth Attendance
- Emergency Obstetric & Neonatal Care (BEmOC/CEmOC)
- GBV Survivor-Centered Case Management
- Protection Protocols
- MISP Implementation in Emergencies
- Clinical Management of Rape Survivors (CMRS)
- Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC)
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Community Health Promotion
- Risk Communication in Emergencies
- Use of DHIS2
- KoboCollect
Certification
- Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC), Ipas, 2024-09-01
- GBV, MISP, CMRS, MHPSS, Ethiopian Midwives Association, 2024-08-01
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Ministry of Health, 2025-01-01
- Respectful Maternity Care (RMC), Ministry of Health, 2025-02-01
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Rational Drug Use, Ministry of Health, 2025-02-01
- Quality Improvement and Perinatal Mental Health, WCEA / ENA, 2025-01-01
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- 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.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-Curricular Activities
Volunteered as a Community Maternal Health Educator in rural awareness campaigns. Acted as an Adolescent Reproductive Health Advocate under youth-friendly programs. Participated in Emergency Health Response Teams during disaster and IDP situations. Assisted in Maternal Health Research Projects in underserved areas. Served as a Peer Trainer and provided refresher training to junior midwives and HEWs. Active member of Midwifery Professional Associations and health advocacy events. Mentored midwifery interns and new graduates during clinical attachments.Core Technical Skills
Core Technical Skills
- Skilled Birth Attendance and Emergency Obstetric & Neonatal Care (BEmOC/CEmOC)
- GBV Survivor-Centered Case Management and Protection Protocols
- MISP Implementation in Emergencies
- Clinical Management of Rape Survivors (CMRS)
- Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC)
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Community Health Promotion & Risk Communication in Emergencies
- Use of DHIS2, KoboCollect, ODK, and Health Information Management Systems
- Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting for Humanitarian Health Projects
- Interagency Coordination and Cluster Engagement
- Effective Communication, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution
- Fluent in Amharic and English (spoken and written)
- Basic Digital Literacy: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Motivation Letter
Motivation Letter
Human Resources Department, Medan General Hospital, Bahir Dar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, Application for the Position of Midwife Officer, Dear Recruitment Team, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Midwife Officer position with Medan General Hospital. 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 Medan General Hospital'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 Premiere Urgence international 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, +251 9-64-71-77-57, esubalewmenberu6@gmail.com<Enter your own>
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Title: Midwives OfficerHobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
- Community volunteering
- Reading global health publications
- Teaching health practices in local settings
- Participating in outreach medical camps
Timeline
Midwife Officer
Medical Teams International
12.2023 - 06.2025
Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) Team Leader
UNICEF
10.2022 - 12.2023
Volunteer Maternal Health Intern
Addis Alem Primary Hospital and Shembete Health Centers
01.2021 - 09.2022
Arba Minch University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Midwifery
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