About the Department

Midwifery training at Samara University is among the second generation of Ethiopian universities. It was started in 2013 to offer the course in the medical and Health Science College.

In order to address the severe shortage and skill gaps of Midwifery graduates, the Government of Ethiopia has scaled up midwifery education by expanding number of medical schools and annual student enrollment.

Despite the significant step made to date, the midwife to population ratio continues to lag far behind the WHO benchmark of 1in10, 000 warranting further scale-up of midwifery training. Furthermore, the quality of Midwifery graduates from training institutions lack the quality in which the country demands which makes them to deliver the necessary services quality as per the standards to the community.

In keeping with its mission to provide quality education in the country, FMOH wanted to develop a ground- breaking, competency based, community sensitive curriculum for undergraduate midwifery education that will produce midwives with community sensitive, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. So to contribute for this national goal Samara University launched midwifery department in 2013 with 4 BSc instructors and 40 students in medical and health science collage.

Mission and Vision

Mission

The department of midwifery to prepare competent, compassionate, respectful, and caring midwives who can provide sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (SRMNCH) services at community and health facility levels with focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

Vision

To be one of the leading departments with enormous fields of midwifery bachelor and masters studies in pastoral and agro-pastoral community of East Africa by 2035.

Department Facilities

The Department of Midwifery offers courses in comfortable classrooms that it shares with other departments of the College of medical and health sciences. Furthermore, the Department has a well-equipped skills lab and computer laboratory for practical courses.

Department Administration

The Department Head is selected from among the teaching staff of the department on the basis of merit and interest as soon as the college announces the vacancy for the post. The term of office of the Department Head is two years. Currently, Mr. Muhammed Abdu is serving as Head of the Department.

 

Contact Address

Email: mdabdu0@gmail.com

Mobile: +251-091-348-720

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

Bachelor Program

Program Objectives

To equip midwifery students with solid knowledge of basic, clinical, behavioral, social and public health sciences for optimal care

  • To equip midwifery students with clinical skills in order to provide effective care for women and their children
  • To cultivate humanism in midwifery students in order to provide woman-centered compassionate, respectful and caring services
  • To enable midwifery students to focus on national SRMNCH priorities
  • To equip midwifery students with public health competencies in order to promote and protect sexual, reproductive and maternal health of women and their families
  • To equip midwifery students with professional, ethical and legal principles and values for quality and acceptable care
  • To prepare midwifery students to become health leaders, communicators and educators
  • To equip midwifery students with the skills and attitude necessary for evidence-based practice and research
  • To prepare midwifery students for inter-professional collaborative practice
  • To inculcate in midwives, the ability for lifelong learning
  • To prepare midwives for postgraduate training

Graduate Competencies

  • Social, epidemiologic & cultural context of midwifery practice
  • Family planning and pre-pregnancy Midwifery Care
  • Midwifery Care during pregnancy
  • Midwifery Care during Labor and Delivery/ birth
  • Postpartum Midwifery Care
  • Midwifery Care for Newborns and under five children
  • Midwifery Care for Gynecologic patients
  • Organizational Management & Leadership
  • Research and evidence based midwifery care
  • Interpersonal relationship and communication
  • Professional, ethical & legal Midwifery practice
  • Scientific foundation of midwifery

Program Requirement

Admission Requirement:

Admissions to all regular undergraduate programs are processed through the Ministry of Education and have customarily been students with natural science background and medically fit. Given the importance of having valid evidence-based, comprehensive and fair student selection criteria, it is recommended that Universities develop a defensible guideline. In addition to academic achievement, a literature review by Bore and his colleagues suggests using a combination of informed self-selection, general cognitive ability testing and aspects of personality and interpersonal communication skills to maximize the probability of making accurate, fair and defensible selection decisions.

Graduation Requirement

Graduation requirement will be according to each university rule and regulation. Thus, a student enrolled in the BSc midwifery program is eligible for graduation if and only if he/she:

  • Has taken all the required courses for the program and obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.
  • Student should be able to pass comprehensive exam of the school, both in theory and practice before graduation.
  • The student should pass the compressive exam to sit for external examination administered by external examiners (MOH).
  • Has not scored ‘F’ grade in any course, and should not score ‘D’ grade in any practicum and professional course
  • Pass successfully and complete professional practice program.
  • Has carried out a student research project on a selected and agreed topic of research problem and scored a minimum of ‘C’ grade in his/her thesis report.

Degree Nomenclature

Up on successful completion of this program the graduate will be awarded

“Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Midwifery” in English and

“(ባችለር ሳይንስ  ዲግሪ  በሚድዊይፍሪ)”  in Amharic.

Course Break up –Midwifery

Year I
S.No Course Code Course Title Cr.Hr ECTS
1 FLEn1011 Communicative English Language Skill I 3 5
2 Psch1011 General Psychology 3 5
3 Math1011 Mathematics for Natural Sciences 3 5
4 LoCT1011 Critical Thinking 3 5
5 Phys1011 General Physics 3 5
6 GeES1011 Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn 3 5
7 SpSc1011 Physical Fitness P/F 0
Total 18 30
Year II
1 EmTe2012 Introduction to Emerging Technology 3 5
2 SPMH2032 Health promotion and Disease prevention 4 7
3 BioM2042 Biomedical Sciences II 9 15
4 MidW2051 Foundation of Midwifery 7 12
2 week Break
1  IRGI2011 Global Trends 2 3
2 SPMH2062 Measurement of  Health Disease 4 7
3 MidWM2071 Preconception Care and Reproductive Health 4 7
4 MideM2081 Obstetrics 23 21
Total 46 77
Year III
1 Econ3022 Economics 3 5
2 INCL3022 Inclusiveness 2 3
3 MidwM3091 Family Planning 7
4 MidwM3101 Obstetrics II 15 25
2 week Break
1 MidwM3111 Gynecology 5 8
2 PSYM3122 Mental Health 2 3
3 MidwM3141 Neonatology 4 7
4 SPHM3152 Health Policy and Management 4 7
5 MidwM3162 CBTP 3 5
6 MidwM3171 Pre-internship qualification Exam 0 0
Total 44 73
Year IV
1 MGMT4012 Entrepreneurship 3 5
2 MidwM4181 Midwifery Education and curriculum 2 3
3 MidwM4192 Research Methods 2 3
4 MidwM4201 Research Project 2 3
2 week Break
1 MidwM4211 Obstetrics  I Internship 5 8
2 MidwM421 Obstetrics  II Internship 9 15
3 MidwM4231 Family Planning 3 5
4 MidwM4241 Gynecology Internship 4 7
5 MidwM4251 Neonatology and Pediatrics Internship 4 7
6 comHM426 Team Training Program 4 7
7 MidwM4271 Comprehensive Examination 0 0
Total 38 63

Midwifery Department Academic Staff profile

 

1. Muhammed Abdu Muhammed
 

Name: Muhammed Abdu Muhammed

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: MSc Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Midwifery Education

Research Interest: Maternal, New born and child health

Contact Address:

Email: mdabdu0@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-913-487-020

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Ethiopia

 

 

2.Seid Jemal Mohammed
 

Name: Seid Jemal Mohammed

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: MSc Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Clinical Midwifery

Research Interest: Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: seyaw.jem@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-913-483-992

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

3. Salahedin Getahun Kebede
 

Name: Salahedin Getahun Kebede

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: BSc Degree

Academic Rank: Graduate Assistant II

Specialization :

Research Interest: Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: salahedingetahun701@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-922-999-713

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

4. Kiros G/Kirstos
 

Name : Kiros G/Kirstos

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: M.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization:  Midwifery Education

Research Interest: Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: kirag412@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-914-232-617

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

5. Amid Sultan
 

Name: Amid Sultan

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: M.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Midwifery Education

Research Interests: Maternal and Child health

Contact Address:

Email: amidsultan79@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-913-242-405

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

6. Abdilesemed Ketema
 

Name : Abdilesemed Ketema

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: M.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: MSc Clinical Midwifery

Research Interest: Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: abdilesemed.su@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-938-361-041

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

7. Aseged  Tiruye Abitew
 

Name: Aseged  Tiruye Abitew

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: M.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Midwifery Education

Research Interest:Maternal & child health education

Contact Address:

Email: kym1221@yahoo.com

Phone No: +251-912-130-119

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

8. Ahmed Ausman Ebabu
 

Name: Ahmed Ausman Ebabu

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: M.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: MPH in Reproductive Health

Research Interest:  Sexual and reproductive health, Adolescent health, infant and young child health (IYCH)

Contact Address:

Email: etahmed55@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-915-505-835

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

9. Amin Kaso Mohammed
 

Name: Amin Kaso Mohammed

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: B.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Graduate Assistant II

Specialization:

Research Interest: Maternity and Neonatal health

Contact Address:

Email: sweetamin191@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-927-340-521

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

10. Mekdes Molla
 

Name: Mekdes Molla

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: B.Sc. Degree

Academic rank : Assistant Lecturer

Specialization :

Research Interest: Maternity and RH

Contact Address:

Email: mekmolla21@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-936-390-760

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

11. Nebiyat Lemma
 

Name: Nebiyat Lemma

College: Medical Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: M.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Maternity and RH nursing

Research Interest: Maternity and RH

Contact Address:

Email: nebiyatlemma02@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-946-853-061

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

12. Mustefa Kasim Haso
 

Name: Mustefa Kasim Haso

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: B.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Graduate Assistant

Specialization: Midwifery

Research Interest:Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: mustefak949@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-916-917-079

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

13. Habib Mohammed
 

Name Habib Mohammed

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification B.Sc. Degree Midwifery /   MPH Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Midwifery

Research Interest:Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: hbbmohammed5@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-911-755-938

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

14. Hawlet Chane Adem
 

Name: Hawlet Chane Adem

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: B.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Assistant Lecturer

Specialization: Clinical Midwifery

Research Interest:  Quality of Health care, maternal health, infant mortality, and obstetrical emergencies

Contact Address:

Email: umuabdullahmh@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-919-473-323

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

15. Jemila Sultan
 

Name: Jemila Sultan

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: B.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank: Assistant Lecturer

Specialization: Clinical Midwifery

Research Interest: Maternal and Child Health And Obstetrical emergencies.

Contact Address:

Email: jemilasultan542@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-932-575-942

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

16. Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim
 

Name: Ibrahim Mohammed Ibrahim

College: Medical and Health Sciences

Department: Midwifery

Qualification: B.Sc. Degree

Academic Rank:  Lecturer

Specialization: General public health/MPH

Research Interest: Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: ibrahimmaca52@gmail.com

Phone No: +251-936-276-790

P.O. Box: 132, Semera, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

17. Abdulaziz Mohammed
 

Name : Abdulaziz Mohammed

College : Medical and Health Sciences

Department : Midwifery

Qualification: Reproductive health MPH

Academic Rank : Lecturer and PhD fellow

Research Interest: Maternal and child health

Contact Address:

Email: azmoh455@gmail.com

Mobile No: +251-920-781-207

P.O.Box: 132, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia.

 

 

18. Miftah Yasin
 

Name : Miftah Yasin

College : College of medical and health Sciences

Department : Midwifery

Qualification: MSc Degree

Academic Rank: Lecturer

Specialization: Maternity & RH nursing

Research Interest: Maternity & RH

Contact Address:

Email: miftah.yasin@gmail.com

Mobile No: +251-920-791-782

P.O.Box: 132, Samara, Afar, Ethiopia.