Job title : Midwife

Job Location : Zamfara Deadline : October 14, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

General Objectives

Under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrtion Superviaor, the Midwife provides Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) / SRH care services, including Ante Natal Care (ANC), Post Natal Care (PNC), Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care, and family planning, etc.
S/he follows PUI obstetrical and Sexual Reproductive Health protocols and universal standards to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Patient Care:

Prepare all the materials and ensure that everything is ready before starting the activities.
Perform antenatal consultations including screening tests according to the protocols, detect and mention all the risk factors.
Conduct delivery according to the protocols, precautions, hygiene standards.
Perform postnatal consultations during the 6 weeks following the delivery, give appropriate treatment and refers to secondary care when needed.
Perform family planning consultations and counseling according to protocol.
Give systematic prophylactic treatments to pregnant women.
Verify the tetanus vaccination of each pregnant woman.
Manage SRH emergency cases with the assistance of the Health supervisor according to PUI protocols and regulation.
Identify Sexually Gender-Based Violence victims and collaborate with the medical team for treatment.
Explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and make sure that the patients comply with the treatment.
Request for a 2nd evaluation of the patient when needed.
Provide individual health promotion during consultations.
Give health education sessions to the patients in the waiting areas.
Execute any action requested by the PM, Health supervisor as part of the outbreak response plan.
Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team.
Record on a readable manner the health status and medical prescription.
Participate in the follow-up of waste management according to the waste management procedures.
Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey according to the needs and as directed.
Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.

Management of an Efficient Referral System:

Manage the emergency and electives referral cases according to the referral protocol by facilitating the logistics including transportation means, appointment with specialists, laboratory tests etc. in collaboration with Health supervisor.
Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome.
Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed.
Identify and refer patients who need mental health consultation.

Medical Data Collection and Reporting:

Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management on the patient health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.), and patient registration book.
Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data.
Participate in the daily tracking of consumption of the drugs and materials used from the medical box.
Collect general information about the people living conditions.
Participate in the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with Health Supervisor and the Program Manager.
Ensure a clear verbal and written hand over at every end of the shift, with emphasis on specific events.
Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap / loss / robbery / damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue.
Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.

Internal and External Representation:

Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties
Participate actively in meetings when required
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.