KAAF Medical Laboratory and Maternity Centre is a fully functioning private hospital located within the premises of the University of Lagos, Akoka. Its core competence is in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Paediatrics. The Maternity Centre is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
POSITION: MIDWIVES
Job Type: Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Examining and monitoring pregnant women
- Assessing care requirements/writing care plans
- Undertaking antenatal care in hospitals and GP practices
- Carrying out screening tests
- Providing information, emotional support and reassurance to women and their partners
- Taking patient vitals (pulses, temperatures and blood pressures)
- Caring for and assisting women in labour
- Monitoring and administering medication, injections and intravenous infusions during labour as well as monitoring the foetus during labour
- Advising and supporting parents in the daily care of their new-born
- Helping parents to cope with miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death
- Writing records
- Tutoring student midwives
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIRED
- Candidates must have Midwifery and Nursing Certificate. Candidates with B.Sc. degree in Nursing from a recognized University may also apply to the position
- 2-3-year experience in Maternity and Paediatrics
- Licensed and certified by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NWCN)
KEY SKILLS FOR MIDWIVES/NURSE
Excellent team working skills
Interpersonal and communication skills
Strong observational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Patient care
Medication administration
All applications are to be sent via email to: kaafmaternity@unilag.edu.ng
Application Deadline
Application closes on June 25, 2019.
