Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Main objective and responsibility of the position
Provide obstetrical care to pregnant women and their babies, doing follow up before, during and after delivery, according to MSF obstetrical and reproductive health protocols, universal hygienic and newborn caring standards and under supervision of a specialist doctor, in order to ensure their health conditions and avoid post-delivery complications.
General Accountabilities
Provide quality maternal and reproductive health services including antenatal/postnatal care, family planning, deliveries, emergency obstetric care (BEmONC/CEmONC), neonatal care, and safe abortion care in line with MSF protocols.
Support the care and management of individuals affected by sexual or intimate partner violence, ensuring compassionate, confidential, and non-discriminatory services in line with survivor-centered principles.
Conduct routine counselling on contraception and unwanted pregnancies with respect for patient autonomy and informed decision-making.
Ensure infection prevention and control measures, safe equipment use, and proper drug and stock management.
Collaborate with the medical team and supervisors for smooth referrals, case management, and ward organization.
Participate in safe identification of sensitive cases in designated areas, support data collection, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities
To offer survivors of SV / IPV, including medication according to MSF protocols and guidelines and complete all relevant documentation.
Respect survivor-centered principles of: informed consent, respect, dignity, privacy, confidentiality and non- discrimination.
Offer routinely safe identification in ITFC, Noma SRH room, ATFC/PHC site as per job aid provided.
Collaborate with SV supervisor for management of complicated cases and survivors who need admission in maternity.
To offer contraception counselling based on MSF protocols and respect patient centered care.
To offer counselling and options for women and girls on unwanted pregnancy.
Participate data collection activities, ensuring all the cover sheet and data collection tools are up to date and update the SV supervisor Ensure patient’s data confidentiality..
Participate in the project meetings, this includes medical meeting and other departmental meeting
Ensure a good team collaboration with the MoH team.
Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations
Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education Bachelors Degree in Midwifery and registration with NMCN is Essential.
Experience At least 2 years experience as Midwife.
Languages Mission language essential. Local language is highly desirable.
Knowledge Essential computer literacy (word, excel).
Competencies Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.
