Midwife at Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland

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

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

Main objective and responsibility 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.

General Accountabilities

• Provide quality maternal and reproductive health services including antenatal/postnatal care, family planning, deliveries, emergency obstetric care (BEmONC/CEmONC), neonatal care, and safe abortion care in line with MSF protocols.
• Support the care and management of individuals affected by sexual or intimate partner violence, ensuring compassionate, confidential, and non-discriminatory services in line with survivor-centered principles.
• Conduct routine counselling on contraception and unwanted pregnancies with respect for patient autonomy and informed decision-making.
• Ensure infection prevention and control measures, safe equipment use, and proper drug and stock management.
• Collaborate with the medical team and supervisors for smooth referrals, case management, and ward organization.
• Participate in safe identification of sensitive cases in designated areas, support data collection, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

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

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education Bachelors Degree in Midwifery and registration with NMCN is Essential.
• Experience At least 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
18th April, 2025: 5:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Cover Letter, and necessary credentials to sokoto-jobs@oca.msf.org using "Midwife" as the subject of the email after filling out the form
And
Click here to apply online

Note:

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• The deadline for the position is 18 April 2025 (5:00 PM)
• Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
• No Transportation and / or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
• Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.