Midwives at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Midwife

Reference No.: 06_DY16
Location: Abuja

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

Application Closing Date
12th February 2016.

Method of Application
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
Email to: [email protected]

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.