Midwife LN

International Medical Corps | Katsina, Nigeria

Full-time Posted 1 day ago 1 view

About the Role

International Medical Corps is looking for a dedicated and experienced Midwife to join our health team, delivering lifesaving maternal and newborn health services to women and children in underserved and disaster-affected communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on maternal health outcomes while contributing to a global mission of building self-reliant, resilient communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement antenatal and postnatal care, safe delivery services, and emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC and CEmONC)
  • Provide clinical care for survivors of gender-based violence and manage STI cases appropriately
  • Assess feasibility of referrals from Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) to OPD/MCH units
  • Maintain hygiene, sterilization, and universal precaution standards at all times
  • Perform basic cleaning and maintenance of biomedical equipment, reporting malfunctions promptly
  • Monitor and manage regular supply of drugs and equipment for maternity services
  • Ensure patient privacy, confidentiality, and proper admission/hospitalization procedures
  • Conduct skilled deliveries independently and manage obstetric emergencies per national and international protocols
  • Supervise use of drugs, facilities, and obstetric materials for MNH services
  • Deliver quality OPD and inpatient care, including health education and interdepartmental collaboration
  • Ensure accurate daily documentation of ANC, delivery, PNC, and referral data
  • Support integrated maternal and infant care, including mental health and nutrition services
  • Provide breastfeeding counseling on positioning, attachment, and feeding frequency
  • Prepare and submit timely, accurate reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Completion of a clinical midwifery education program with a General Nursing and Midwifery Certificate
  • Valid license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council or an equivalent accrediting body
  • Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a professional midwife, preferably in low-resource settings
  • Proficiency in English and local languages is mandatory
  • Basic computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and Internet use
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognized humanitarian organization
  • Exposure to impactful, community-driven healthcare programs
  • Professional growth through hands-on clinical and emergency response experience
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Skills

Midwifery Maternal Health Care Obstetric Emergency Management Antenatal and Postnatal Care Newborn Care Breastfeeding Counseling Health Data Documentation Patient Confidentiality Management
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