Nurse Midwife

About the role

Malaica, a fast‑growing maternal health provider in Nairobi, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Midwife to join its obstetrician‑led, technology‑enabled care team. You will play a central role in delivering respectful, high‑quality care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, coordinated outpatient and perinatal care for mothers and partners.
• Support obstetric procedures, including Cesarean sections, and manage high‑risk antenatal and intrapartum patients.
• Educate and guide women on pregnancy, labour, breastfeeding, newborn care and postpartum recovery.
• Coordinate care across antenatal clinics, labour wards, postpartum services and specialist referrals.
• Maintain accurate digital patient records and ensure smooth handover within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical reviews, audits, quality‑improvement initiatives and use data‑driven tools to enhance care.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse‑Midwife (NCK) with a degree or diploma and at least 3 years of maternal health experience.
• Certification in lactation counselling, birth preparation or related childbirth education is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment with ability to identify and escalate complications such as PPH, eclampsia or fetal distress.
• Passionate advocate for Respectful Maternity Care, delivering compassionate, patient‑centred experiences.
• Team player comfortable working in an obstetrician‑led multidisciplinary environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with standard IT tools.
• Experience using digital patient record systems.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled, data‑driven care models.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a modern, collaborative clinic that leverages technology for better outcomes.
• Continuous professional development and participation in quality‑improvement projects.
• Supportive team culture focused on respectful, high‑quality maternal care.