We are currently recruiting an SRH Clinical Supervisor to join our Programs team in Sudan. This is an international position based in Tawila, North Darfur (Chad cross-border operation) with travel to other locations in North Darfur as security conditions allow. The role will initially be a short-term position (less than 6 months).
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds and those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
This role is classified as requiring enhanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
Relief International is delivering lifesaving health services in North Darfur in partnership with local and international stakeholders, including maternal and newborn care, emergency obstetric services, nutrition programming and integrated primary healthcare. The SRH Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical leadership, mentorship and direct midwifery support to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality and respectful maternal and newborn healthcare services. Working closely with Ministry of Health staff and facility teams, you will play a critical role in maintaining 24/7 BEmONC readiness, strengthening staff capacity and improving clinical quality in a challenging humanitarian setting.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Provide technical leadership and day-to-day supervision of maternity and midwifery services, ensuring safe, quality and compliant BEmONC service delivery.
- Deliver direct clinical care across ANC, labour and delivery, PNC and newborn services, including the management of obstetric emergencies and neonatal resuscitation.
- Mentor, coach and build the capacity of midwives and maternity staff through bedside supervision, training, case reviews and supportive learning approaches.
- Monitor quality of care, compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, documentation and patient safety measures, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate referrals for complicated maternal, newborn and paediatric cases, working closely with partners and referral facilities to ensure continuity of care.
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from a recognised institution and valid professional registration/licensure to practise as a midwife.
- Substantial proven experience providing midwifery services across antenatal care, labour and delivery, postnatal care and newborn health services.
- Strong technical expertise in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC), obstetric emergency management and neonatal resuscitation.
- Experience providing clinical supervision, mentorship, coaching and capacity strengthening for midwives and maternity teams.
- Strong understanding of infection prevention and control, clinical quality assurance and maternity data management.
- Experience working in humanitarian, emergency, conflict-affected or resource-constrained settings.
- Professional English language skills are essential. Experience in Sudan or similar contexts, experience with SRH/GBV services, quality improvement initiatives, and Arabic language skills are desirable.
How to apply
To apply for this post, click on the Apply button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be one page and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
September 14, 2026.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International includes a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
More Information
- Job City Sudan
