Registered Midwife at ECWA Hospital, Egbe

ECWA Hospital, Egbe, a division of ECWA (Evangelical Church Winning All), is a rural teaching hospital established in 1952 and located in Egbe, Kogi State, Nigeria. The hospital serves a 100-mile radius of villages and small towns in a poor area. It is a 110-bed hospital on a 32-acre complex that includes 5 wards for patients, 3 Operating rooms, a Maternity ward, an Under-fives clinic, an Eye care center, an HIV/AIDs counseling center, a Physiotherapy clinic, and a dental clinic. The hospital runs a 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit. The hospital has an X-ray department with digital radiology including portable X-ray, outpatient and bedside ultrasound services, electrocardiography, gastroscopy, and HSG.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Registered Midwife

Location: Egbe, Kogi 

Job Description

• ECWA Hospital Egbe is in search of experienced midwives with experience of at least 5 years.
•  Reporting to the Head of Department Maternity, the midwife will offer complete care and support to women during their pregnancy, labour, deliveries, and postpartum period.
• The midwife is responsible for maintaining the health and well-being of both the mother and the infant, as well as giving professional advice, delivering babies, and providing postnatal care.

Responsibilities
Antenatal Care:

• Conduct regular check-ups and assessments.
• Monitor the health of the mother and fetus.
• Provide education and advice on prenatal health, nutrition, and lifestyle.

Labor and Delivery:

• Assist and support women during labor.
• Manage normal deliveries and recognize early signs of complications.
• Provide pain management and support techniques.
• Perform emergency interventions if necessary.

Postnatal Care:

• Monitor the health of the mother and newborn.
• Provide breastfeeding support and education.
• Offer guidance on newborn care and postnatal recovery.
• Conduct postnatal check-ups and identify any health concerns.

Education and Counseling:

• Educate women and families about pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care.
• Provide emotional support and counseling.
• Conduct childbirth preparation classes.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.

Health Promotion:

• Advocate for women’s health and well-being.
• Promote healthy lifestyle choices and preventive care.
• Engage in community outreach and education programs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certified midwife with a recognized qualification in midwifery.
• Valid nursing and midwifery license.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of maternal and neonatal health.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.
• Experience in managing normal and high-risk pregnancies is preferred.
• Appropriate professional technical training.
• Five years’ work experience, especially in a mission setting is an asset.
• An attitude of serving.
• A desire to teach and train others.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.