Midwife
Provides expert care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal recovery at government hospitals and community health centres.
Typical Salary
J$1.8M
to J$3.5M per year
Open Roles
500+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Maternal health focus
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Career Paths
Nursing Graduate→Staff Nurse→Midwifery Certificate→Midwife→Senior Midwife→Head Midwife
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$2.6M
Entry: J$1.8MSenior: J$3.5M
Key Skills
Antenatal care
Labour management
Delivery assistance
Neonatal care
Postnatal monitoring
Emergency obstetrics
Patient education
Documentation
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing
- Midwifery Certificate (post-registration)
Preferred
- BSc Midwifery
- MSc Maternal Health
Professional Qualifications
- Nursing Council of Jamaica registration
- Midwifery Certificate (UHWI / MOH)
- BSc Midwifery (UTech)
- Neonatal resuscitation certification
Market Trend
▬ Stable DemandReady to Work in Jamaica’s Government Sector?
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