MEDICI CON L'AFRICA CUAMM sta selezionando un/a Infermiere/Ostetrica Capoprogetto da inserire nella sua operatività in Rep. Centrafricana. Durata 12 mesi. Tipo contratto: Co.co.co. Scadenza candidature 30/09/2026

Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organizations working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 11 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.

The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.

CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.

CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.

Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'.

Start date: December 2026

Job position: Nurse or Midwife Project Manager 

Location: Bossangoa, Central African Republic

Duration: 12 months

* The NGO reserves the right to close the application process once the position is filled.

Purpose of the role

The Nurse/Midwife Project Manager will oversee project implementation and ensure the smooth operation and high-quality educational delivery of the Paramedical Training Institute of Bossangoa, an institute affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui.

Working in close collaboration with the Institute's management team, the candidate will provide Technical Assistance to the Director and key personnel, including the General Supervisor, Midwifery Tutor, and Head of the Midwifery Department 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Maintaining close relationships with the Institute’s management team through regular planning and update meetings to track progress, resolve operational issues, and optimize results.
• In agreement and coordination with the Institute management team, liaising with local health authorities and hospital leadership to identify/confirm clinical training sites and to ensure they meet quality educational standards.
• In line with what was agreed between CUAMM and the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui and in cooperation with the Institute management team, promoting and monitoring a locally tailored academic quality assurance system, assisting with internal assessments, data analysis, and supporting external supervisory visits from institutional partners.
• When needed and requested by the Institute management team, assisting in organizing and delivering theoretical and practical lessons, internal evaluations, and national examinations in full compliance with the national program.
• Participating in the co-management of clinical internships, supporting in coordinating student placements across designated health facilities in line with national standards.
• Supporting teaching and clinical personnel engaged in the Institute’s activities, contributing ensuring high training quality and alignment with the required competencies.
• When needed and requested by the Institute management team and/or agreed between CUAMM and the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui, facilitating professional development sessions for teaching staff and clinical mentors to enhance pedagogical skills, address supervisory feedback.
• When needed and requested by the Institute management team and/or agreed between CUAMM and the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui, organizing supplementary training and crash courses (with support from CUAMM field staff where applicable) to address student knowledge gaps or emphasize critical health topics.
• Evaluating with the Institute management team the possibility and suitability of introducing regular student feedback forums and participating in facilitating them as a participative way to address concerns and promote collaborative problem-solving.
• Based on the orientations received by the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui and in agreement and coordination with it and with the Institute management team, participating in the organization and realization of students recruitment and of local teachers engagement and preparation
• Based on what agreed between CUAMM and the Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui and in coordination with the Institute management team, participating in the revision of the training programs, to present joint recommendations on their improvement
• Monitoring infrastructure, equipment, and material conditions to ensure targeted resource allocation and prioritize site improvements in agreement with Institute leadership.
• Providing technical and operational support to ensure proper facility management, essential utility services (water, power, sanitation), and material distribution for staff and students.
• Tracking availability and quality of educational materials in compliance with Faculty of Health Sciences of Bangui guidelines.
• Overseeing equipment and consumable supplies at clinical training sites to guarantee essential training conditions.
• Assisting the administrator in ensuring salaries, incentives, and scholarships are being timely and correctly paid.
• Supporting student record administration to ensure proper documentation and archiving of academic progress according to national standards.
• Developing annual and quarterly work plans in collaboration with project staff, ensuring alignment with project goals, organizational strategies, and donor guidelines.
• Preparing quarterly fund requests based on approved work plans and submitting them for coordination office approval.
• Coordinating activity implementation by managing weekly team schedules and tracking operational progress against approved work plans.
• Managing project resources and staff in strict compliance with donor protocols and organizational policies, keeping track of budget burn rate and coordinating with the HQ to ensure resources adequate availability all along project implementation.
• Monitoring and evaluating team performance to maintain high implementation standards and staff efficiency.
• Maintaining up-to-date activity data and assisting with consolidated reporting in coordination with field and headquarters leadership.
• Drafting interim and final project reports for joint review and finalization with field coordination and headquarters teams.
• Supplying communication and visibility materials) in compliance with donor and NGO branding guidelines.

Requirements

• University Degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Health Sciences
• Proven experience in academic teaching, clinical tutorship, and student supervision within medical or nursing/midwifery schools
• Previous experience in managing and coordinating health cooperation or capacity building projects in fragile or low income countries
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical support, curriculum implementation guidance, and pedagogical mentorship to faculty and clinical preceptors.
• Good knowledge of French
• Good knowledge of Italian or English will be an asset
• Ability to build institutional relationships with the stakeholders involved
• Good communication skills
• Adaptability to live and work in a remote rural area

Other information

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Type of contract: collaboration contract

Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the position, with possible increase based on professional experience, plus rural hardship and country risk allowance) 

Rest days: 2.5 days for each month of work 

Flight ticket: one return flight 

Medical provisions:  the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs

Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa and work/residence permits

Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it can be individual or shared, depending on the logistical situation, the availability at the workplace and the available budget.

Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker 

R&R: 1 week of rest every 11 weeks of work, with allowance to cover costs 

Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates. 

The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.

Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.