Midwife (Maiduguri) at INTERSOS Nigeria

ByMuhuddin Samaila

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Midwife

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Main Purpose

  • Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid complications.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC), neonatal care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections following the implementation of standardised protocols.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Doctor and/or Nurse in the management of sexual violence cases.
  • Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women form the TBAs to the OPD/MCH for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
  • Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met.
  • Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used.
  • Guarantee a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities (including monitoring/consumption control/ordering of orders).
  • Properly follow up all new-born babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about importance of breast feeding, vaccination and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
  • Ensure patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.
  • Supervise patients are properly informed and receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card, etc.
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Education & Professional Requirements
Education:

  • Essential midwifery qualification or specialization. Desired Bachelor in Midwifery

Professional requirements:

  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Minimum 1-year relevant work experience in midwife activities

Professional requirements:

  • Knowledge of Pre- and post-delivery care
  • Knowledge of Care of survivors of sexual violence
  • Knowledge of STDs/HIV/AIDS

Personal requirements:

  • Results and quality orientation
  • Behavioral flexibility
  • Commitment to INTERSOS principles

Languages:

  • Mission working language, English and/or French essential.

Application Closing Date
Monday, 26th March 2026 by 12:00 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

  • Interested candidates should complete the form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
  • ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
  • Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
  • INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
  • INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
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Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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