Enrolled Midwife

About Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) is a government-owned Regional Referral Hospital and teaching hospital for the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), located in Mbarara City, Western Uganda. Founded in the 1930s as a nursing school for the South-Western Ankole region, elevated to District Hospital in the 1950s and to Regional Referral status in the early 1990s, the hospital now serves a catchment population of over 4 million people across Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ntungamo, Kiruhura, Ibanda, Buhweju, Rubirizi, Mitooma, Isingiro and receives referrals from Kabale, Masaka, Fort Portal, Rwanda and Tanzania. Official bed capacity is 350 beds (functional capacity ~600).

The hospital's mission is to provide comprehensive, super-specialized health services, conduct tertiary health training, research and contribute to health policy. For midwifery professionals, MRRH is highly relevant: the Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Maternity department is one of the most active departments in the hospital, handling a very high volume of deliveries annually and providing integrated maternal and child health services, antenatal care, delivery services, postnatal care, family planning, and community outreach. The hospital also offers family planning clinics, health education, outreach and radio talk shows, and works with partners including USAID (G2G for HIV services) and Medicine for Humanity (obstetric fistula centre of excellence). This private wing position offers exposure to high-volume, referral-level maternal and newborn care within a teaching and research environment.

Job Details

Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital is inviting suitably qualified candidates to fill a vacant post of Enrolled Midwife (1 position) in its Private Wing on a full-time basis. The role is based in Mbarara, Uganda at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

• Employer: Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital - Private Wing
• Vacancy Title: Enrolled Midwife
• Employment Type: Full-time (Work Hours: 8)
• Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda (Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Private Wing)
• Location: Mbarara, Uganda
• Industry / Category: Healthcare / Health & Medicine
• Number of Positions: 1
• Salary: Not Disclosed
• Experience Required: 24 months (2 years)
• Education Level: Associate Degree / Diploma in Midwifery (Enrolled Midwifery)
• Date Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026
• Deadline: Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Application Mode: Physical hand delivery - PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate to the Hospital Registry

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal care, including health assessments, education, and screening for expectant mothers.
• Assist in normal labor and delivery, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for the mother and baby.
• Monitor fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs, and progress of labor.
• Provide immediate newborn care, including APGAR scoring, cord care, and breastfeeding support.
• Conduct postnatal care for both mother and baby, including wound care and family planning advice.
• Identify high-risk pregnancies and refer appropriately to medical officers.
• Maintain accurate delivery records, maternal charts, and birth registers.
• Promote maternal and child health through community education and outreach programs.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Must be a qualified Enrolled Midwife - Certificate / Diploma / Associate Degree in Midwifery (Enrolled Midwifery) from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the relevant Ugandan health professional council (Nursing and Midwifery Council).
• Minimum of 24 months (2 years) working experience as a midwife, preferably in a busy hospital or maternity setting.
• Knowledge and skills in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn care, including APGAR scoring, cord care, breastfeeding support and family planning counselling.
• Ability to monitor fetal heart rate, maternal vital signs and labor progress and to identify and refer high-risk pregnancies promptly.
• Competence in wound care, accurate record-keeping (delivery records, maternal charts, birth registers) and infection prevention.
• Good communication, counselling, health education and community outreach skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a referral and teaching hospital setting and work 8-hour shifts.

Application Procedure

• Obtain form: Fill Public Service Commission PSC Form 3 (Revised 2008) in triplicate (3 copies).
• Prepare documents: Attach the following:
  • Cover letter clearly stating the post (Enrolled Midwife - Private Wing)
  • Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of National ID
  • Photocopies of Certificates and Academic Transcripts
  • Contact information for two professional referees / references
• State clearly: Your contact addresses and telephone numbers on the application.
• Submit by hand: Deliver the complete application physically to the Registry, Administration Block, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara City, Uganda not later than Thursday 26th September, 2026 by 5:00 PM (advert deadline is Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM).
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For more details, visit https://mbararahospital.go.ug/

Job Summary

• Job Category: Healthcare (Health / Medicine)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Deadline of this Job: Saturday, September 26, 2026 by 5:00 PM
• Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda - Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (Private Wing)
• Posted: Monday, August 31, 2026 (Start Publishing: 31-08-2026)
• No of Jobs: 1
• Application Link: https://mbararahospital.go.ug/ (Hand delivery only - no online form; submit PSC Form 3 in triplicate to Registry, Administration Block)
• Location pin: 📍 Mbarara City, Uganda - Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital