Registered Nurse Midwife

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL) is a network of church-owned health facilities comprising 8 hospitals, 71 health centres and 4 nursing training institutions across Lesotho. CHAL is constitutionally mandated to facilitate the participation of Christian churches in ensuring that the right to health for all is upheld to the highest quality. CHAL collaborates with the Government of Lesotho, development partners and other stakeholders to provide quality health services and strengthen the health system.

CHAL has entered into an agreement with EGPAF Lesotho to implement a new project under the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) through the United States Department of State. The project aims to strengthen health service delivery, optimise programme performance, build health facility capacity and improve health outcomes across CHAL-supported facilities through a data-driven approach.

CHAL invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions.

Responsibilities or duties

The Registered Nurse Midwife will provide quality, comprehensive and evidence-based maternal, newborn and reproductive health services at designated CHAL health facilities in accordance with national standards, CHAL policies and GHSD project requirements.

The position will contribute to GHSD project objectives through antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn care, integration of HIV and other essential health services, early identification and management of complications, accurate documentation and reporting, health education, mentorship, quality improvement and data-driven interventions.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing and Midwifery from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration with Lesotho Nursing Council.
• Additional training in maternal and newborn health, HIV/AIDS, PMTCT and other relevant areas is an advantage.

Experience needed

• At least 2–3 years' relevant professional experience as a Registered Nurse Midwife.
• Experience providing antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and newborn care.
• Experience in HIV testing, PMTCT and/or integrated HIV services is an advantage.
• Experience working in a donor-funded health programme is an added advantage.
• Experience with routine health information systems, registers and programme reporting is desirable.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications submitted after the stated deadline will not be accepted.
• CHAL reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this advert.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of educational certificates, certified copy of Identity Document/Passport and academic transcripts.

Applications should be addressed and delivered to:

The Human Resources Office

Christian Health Association of Lesotho

P.O. BOX 1632

MASERU

0100

Application deadline: 6 October 2026 at 16:00 hours.

Applications submitted after 6 October 2026 at 16:00 hours will not be accepted.