Midwife

Midwives are among the most trusted health professionals in Rwanda. They guide women and families through one of life's most important journeys — pregnancy, childbirth and the first days of a newborn's life — and they are central to the country's goal of safe motherhood for every woman.

What you'll do:

Provide antenatal care and health checks for expectant mothers. Conduct normal deliveries and care for newborns, including resuscitation. Offer postnatal care and family-planning counselling. Spot complications early and refer to higher levels of care.

Your education pathway:

Start with sciences at A-level, then enrol in the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (A1) or the BSc in Midwifery (A0) at the University of Rwanda. Core training includes Midwifery Sciences, Community Midwifery, Child Health and supervised clinical placements.

Where you'll work:

Health centres, district and referral hospitals, and community maternal-health programmes across the country.

How your career grows:

From registered midwife you can become a charge or senior midwife, a midwifery educator, a specialist such as neonatal care, or move into clinical leadership and quality assurance.

Why choose midwifery:

It is a respected, in-demand profession with real impact — and a national priority for Rwanda's health workforce.