Midwife (SGBV) at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Holland Nigeria

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Midwife (SGBV)

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Indefinite contract
Duty Station: Sokoto NOMA and Emergency Response Project

Main Objective and Responsibilities of the position

• Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to MSF obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC 1 and CEmONC 2), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and Fistula care in accordance with MSF Reproductive Core Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardised protocols.
• Where PMTCT is implemented, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling
• Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
• Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
• Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
• Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
• Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
• Properly following up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
• Supervising that administrative procedures of admissions and hospitalizations comply with MSF protocols , as well as verify patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.
• Participating in the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)
• According to MSF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventions, Supervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns.

MSF Section / Context - Specific Accountabilities

• To offer survivors of SV/IPV, including medication according to MSF protocols and guidelines and complete all relevant documentation.
• Respect survivor-centered principles of: informed consent, respect, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and non-discrimination.
• Offer routinely safe identification in ITFC, Noma SRH room, ATFC/PHC site as per job aid provided.
• Collaborate with SV supervisor for management of complicated cases and survivors who need admission in maternity.
• To offer contraception counselling based on MSF protocols and respect patient centered care.
• To offer counselling and options for women and girls on unwanted pregnancy.
• Participate data collection activities, ensuring all the cover sheet and data collection tools are up to date and update the SV supervisor Ensure patient’s data confidentiality..
• Participate in the project meetings, this includes medical meeting and other departmental meeting
• Ensure a good team collaboration with the MoH team.
• Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations.

Qualifications
To apply for this role applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Essential Midwifery qualification or specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery
• Experience: 2 years experience as Midwife
• Languages: Mission language essential. Local language is highly desirable.
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel).
• Competencies: Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024, (5:00 PM).

How to Applyy
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit your CV, Cover Letter, and necessary credentials only to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• The deadline for the position is 20th August 2024 (5:00 PM) & Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.