Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
POSITION : Midwife
Reference No.: 06_DY16
Responsibilities and Tasks
Ensure 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, ensure implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling
Collaborate with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
Guarantee a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
Properly follow 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.
Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
Supervise 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
NB: The responsibilities mentioned above are not exhaustive and other work can be required according to the needs of the mission.
Mobility is requested from MSF staff, including short term assignments from their usual place of work
Requirements
Education: Essential midwifery qualification or specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery
Experience: Essential working experience of at least two years in midwife activities related jobs Essential Desirable.
Languages: Essential, English, Hausa and Kanuri language would be an asset.
Competencies:
Results
Teamwork
Flexibility
Commitment
Service
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's, qualifications and a cover letter with contact details submitted in person to the MSF Admin' Office in Abuja ("Application Box" at the Watchmen Desk). (With Reference Midwife).
Or
Use the button below to submit via email
Note
Only successful applicants will be called for interview.
Please make sure to submit your application on or before the closing date above.
No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
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