Midwife at Equity Specialist Hospitals & Diagnostic Centre

Equity Specialist Hospitals & Diagnostic Centre where expertise meets compassion; providing healthcare for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Midwife 

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Midwife with peri-operative experience to join our clinical team.
• The ideal candidate will play a dual role—providing high-quality maternal care to pregnant women and new mothers, while also supporting surgical procedures within the operating theatre.
• This position requires a confident professional who is compassionate, clinically sound, and comfortable working in fast-paced maternity and theatre environments.

Key Responsibilities
Midwifery Care:

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to mothers and newborns.
• Monitor mothers and babies before, during, and after delivery.
• Assist in labour management, safe deliveries, and emergency obstetric interventions.
• Educate mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, and reproductive health.
• Document all maternal and neonatal care accurately and promptly.

Peri-Operative Duties:

• Assist surgeons and theatre nurses during obstetric and general surgical procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, equipment, and theatres.
• Set up and maintain sterile fields in accordance with infection control standards.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after surgeries, including recovery room support.
• Ensure proper handling and documentation of surgical specimens.

General Responsibilities:

• Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control protocols.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Participate in emergency response and support critical cases when required.
• Ensure that all equipment and consumables for maternity and theatre use are available and well-maintained.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registered Midwife (RM) with valid license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
• Additional training or certification in peri-operative nursing is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 3 - 6 years of midwifery experience, with at least 2 years of peri-operative exposure.
• Strong knowledge of obstetric emergencies, neonatal care, and surgical procedures.
• Excellent understanding of infection control, patient safety, and sterile techniques.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Key Competencies:

• Clinical expertise in midwifery and theatre support
• Attention to detail and precision in sterile environments
• Empathy, patience, and excellent bedside manner
• Quick decision-making in emergency situations
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2025.