Médecins Sans Frontières (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. A Memorandum of Understanding between Médecins Sans Frontières and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct, which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.
We are looking to fill one (1) Midwife position in our Sokoto Noma & Emergency Response Project.
Job Type: Definite contract (5 months maternity cover)
Duty Station: Sokoto Noma Project
Publication Date: 10 November 2025Deadline for Applications: 14 November 2025 (5:00 PM) Main objective and responsibility of the position
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
Accountabilities
- Ensuring 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, ensuring implementation of the PMTCT protocol in the ANC/delivery and PNC consultations (pre counselling, test and post counselling
- Collaborating with the medical doctor and /or nurse in the management of Sexual Violence cases
- Assessing the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
- Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to MSF specifications.
- Performing cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used. Following the user manual and protocols and alert supervisor in case of malfunctioning.
- Guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders.
- Properly following 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.
- Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected
- Supervising 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
- Participatingin the organisation of the ward in collaboration with other midwifes and the maternity ward supervisor. Ensure transfer of relevant information to the next shift team (specially identifying risk cases)
- According to MSF protocols in force, conduct normal deliveries independently Manage obstetric emergencies; identify cases needing referral and send them in time, clean up the newborn, executing and registering first neo-natal medical acts (cutting and cleaning the umbilical cord, vaccination, etc.), detecting possible anomalies/infections of the newborn and reporting them to the doctor, in order to ensure successful interventions, Supervises the use of drugs, facilities and obstetric material, in order to ensure, in accordance with number of patients and prescriptions, a rational use as well as pharmacy stock levels are permanently
updated, kept under appropriate conditions and above minimum safety point. 1 BEmONC = basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care = Administration of antibiotics, oxytocics, anticonvulsants, manual removal of the placenta, removal of retained products following abortion, assisted vaginal delivery, preferably with vacuum extractor and newborn care including neonatal resuscitation. 2 CEmONC = comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care = the full package of BEmONC Plus; surgery (caesarean section, hysterectomy, laparatomy), safe blood transfusion and care to sick and low birth weight newborns
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.
REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE) – To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
| Education | Essential Midwifery qualification or specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery |
| Experience | 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 PROCESS:
-Please use this link https://cutt.ly/MtqiSS2a to submit your application form.
-To complete your application, please email your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials and license as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to sokoto-[email protected]with Midwife as the subject of the email
-Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
-Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
NOTE:
- The deadline for the position is 14th November 2025 (5:00 PM)
- Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within a month, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
- 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.
- All applicant data will be processed in line with data protection policy and will only be used for recruitment purposes.
MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
Qualified FEMALE Candidates are encouraged to Apply
