Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

The Advanced Diploma in Midwifery at INES-Ruhengeri is designed to provide students with advanced skills and knowledge in maternal and newborn care, preparing them for professional roles in the field. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, clinical expertise, and ethical decision-making, aligning with both national and international standards for midwifery education.

Students engage in comprehensive theoretical learning and gain hands-on experience through practical training in modern clinical settings and community health environments. The curriculum focuses on advanced maternal health care, neonatal care, reproductive health, and the promotion of safe, effective, and compassionate midwifery practices. Graduates are equipped to deliver high-quality care to mothers and newborns, enhancing health outcomes within diverse healthcare systems.

The candidate should have completed Biology and Chemistry as core courses and should have obtained a principal pass with a minimum grade of “D” in these two subjects. This means that the combinations of Mathematics-Chemistry-Biology (MCB), Physics-Chemistry-Biology (PCB), and Biology-Chemistry-Geography (BCG) are considered. A subsidiary grade (S) in Mathematics, Physics, or Geography, in addition to the two principal passes, will be acceptable.

• Applicants who completed the associate nursing program in high school and have a secondary nursing diploma or an associate nurse certificate will be admitted into the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery program. These applicants should have at least two principal passes, with at least a grade D in Biology and Chemistry, plus at least a subsidiary grade (S) in either Mathematics, Physics, or Geography, along with Fundamentals of Nursing and Clinical Attachment. Having an A2 Nursing qualification with distinction and holding a valid nursing council practice license, along with competency in both written and spoken English and demonstrated skills in computer numeracy, will be an added advantage.

• Students who have accumulated credits at one or more approved Midwifery educational institutions within Rwanda or abroad may apply for credit transfer when joining the Advanced Diploma in Midwifery program at INES-Ruhengeri, as long as the total credits do not exceed 50% of the total number of program credits required for the final exit award.

• Applicants who studied in a foreign country should provide a valid educational equivalence from NESA or the Higher Education Council (if credit transfer is needed).

In addition to the previous requirements, applicants who studied in a foreign country should provide a valid educational equivalence from HEC.

Career Opportunities for Advanced Diploma in Midwifery:

• Clinical Midwife – Provide comprehensive care in hospitals, maternity wards, and health centers, focusing on prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Community Health Midwife – Work in rural or underserved areas to provide maternal and newborn care through community outreach and health education.
• Maternal and Child Health Worker – Assist in various health programs to support maternal and child health, promoting safe practices during pregnancy, birth, and infancy.
• Neonatal Care Provider – Work in neonatal care units or maternity wards to provide essential care and monitoring for newborns, especially those with special needs.
• Family Planning Counselor – Assist families in making informed choices about family planning, contraception, and reproductive health.
• Nursing and Midwifery Educator – Teach foundational nursing and midwifery concepts to students or assist with continuing education programs.
• Health Program Coordinator – Coordinate maternal and child health programs at local health centers or in community health settings, focusing on the delivery of essential services.