Midwife Position At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Organization Overview:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization, provides assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination.

Position: Midwife (FEMALE candidates strongly encouraged to apply)

Project: Sokoto Noma & Emergency Response Project

Job Details

• Job Title: Midwife

• Job Type: Definite contract (5 months maternity cover)

• Duty Station: Sokoto Noma Project

• Publication Date: 10 November 2025

• Deadline for Applications: 14 November 2025 (5:00 PM)

Main Objective of the Position

The primary objective is to provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, including follow-up before, during, and after delivery, in accordance with MSF protocols, to ensure their health and prevent post-delivery complications.

Key Accountabilities

The Midwife will be responsible for:

1. Implementing and ensuring continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEMONC and CEMONC), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, and management of victims of sexual violence and reproductive tract infections.

2. Ensuring hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met.

3. Conducting normal deliveries independently and managing obstetric emergencies according to MSF protocols, identifying cases needing timely referral.

4. Properly following up all newborn babies from delivery until discharge and informing mothers about breastfeeding, vaccination, and potential complications.

5. Ensuring patients’ right to privacy and confidentiality is respected.

6. Managing supplies by guaranteeing a regular and ongoing supply of drugs and equipment required for maternity activities.

7. Collaborating with the medical doctor and/or nurse in the management of sexual violence (SV) cases.

8. Offering survivors of SV/IPV medication according to MSF protocols and respecting survivor-centered principles.

Requirements

Education:

• Essential: Midwifery qualification or specialization

• Desired: Bachelor in Midwifery

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Midwife

Languages:

• Mission language essential

• Local language highly desirable

Knowledge & Skills:

• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel)

• Competencies: Flexibility, commitment to MSF principles, teamwork, and result-oriented approach

Application Process

Applicants must follow these steps:

1. Online Submission: Submit your application form via this link: Go to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Midwife Position to apply THEN

2. Email Submission: Email your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), and photocopies of necessary credentials and license as one document with telephone contact details to: [email protected]

   • Subject Line: Midwife

Notes:

• Only online applications will be accepted.

• Only one online application should be submitted; multiple submissions will not be considered.

• Deadline: 14 November 2025 (5:00 PM)

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from MSF within a month, assume your application was not successful.

• No transportation or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.

• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming the job location if selected.

• All applicant data will be processed in line with data protection policy and used solely for recruitment purposes.