About the Role
KAAF Specialist Hospital, located within the University of Lagos, is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and skilled Staff Midwife to deliver exceptional maternal and neonatal care. In this role, you will support mothers through labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery while upholding high clinical standards in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide safe and compassionate maternal and neonatal care across antenatal, labor, delivery, and postnatal units.
- Monitor labor progress, maternal vitals, and fetal well-being, escalating abnormal findings promptly to attending physicians.
- Administer medications and treatments strictly in accordance with clinical protocols and the Six Rights of Drug Administration.
- Maintain accurate, real-time patient documentation and clinical records using electronic health record systems.
- Prepare labor wards, delivery suites, and recovery areas for patient admissions, procedures, and discharges.
- Assist in pre-operative and post-operative surgical management, including Cesarean sections.
- Educate new mothers on breastfeeding, neonatal care, and post-discharge recovery schedules.
- Fully certified Registered Midwife (RM) with a current practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN); dual RN/RM certification is an advantage.
- 2 to 4 years of hands-on clinical experience in a busy hospital setting focusing on maternal and child health.
- Proficiency in emergency obstetric care, partograph usage, and neonatal resuscitation.
- Excellent communication skills, strong empathy, and a warm bedside manner.
- Proximity to Yaba, Akoka, or surrounding areas in Lagos is strongly preferred for shift coverage.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and clinical skills development.
- A supportive, collaborative work environment focused on maternal and child health excellence.