Job Position for mid-wife at Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)
JOB OPPORTUNITY: MIDWIFE
Organization: Première Urgence Internationale (PUI)
Location: Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria
Position: Midwife
Employment Type: Contract
Monthly Salary: ₦472,000
Application Deadline: September 20, 2026
About Première Urgence Internationale
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political, and non-religious international humanitarian organization. PUI provides assistance to populations affected by marginalization, exclusion, conflict, natural disasters, and economic crises. Active in Nigeria since 2016, PUI operates across multiple locations—including Maiduguri, Monguno, Pulka, Katsina, and Zamfara—delivering lifesaving interventions.
Job Overview
Reporting directly to the Health and Nutrition Supervisor, the Midwife delivers high-quality Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services. Key functions include providing antenatal/postnatal care, basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care, family planning, health education, and timely medical referrals in full compliance with PUI protocols and international standards.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & SRH Care: Prepare medical setups; conduct antenatal and postnatal consultations; identify high-risk pregnancies; perform safe deliveries adhering to hygiene/safety protocols; deliver family planning services; administer required prophylactic treatments; verify tetanus vaccination status.
Emergency & SGBV Response: Manage emergency SRH cases in coordination with the Health Supervisor; identify survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and link them to appropriate medical care.
Health Promotion & Patient Communication: Offer individual health education; explain diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care clearly; support outbreak response efforts and community health initiatives.
Referral Management: Coordinate emergency and elective referrals (transportation, lab tests, specialist visits) according to PUI procedures; track patient outcomes to ensure continuity of care, including mental health support.
Documentation & Data Management: Maintain precise patient medical records; log daily epidemiological data; track consumption of medicines and supplies; compile weekly medical statistics; manage shift handovers and report operational issues or equipment shortages.
Facility Maintenance & Professional Development: Support waste management and infection control; attend relevant trainings and coordination meetings; maintain strong team cohesion and professional patient relations.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates must submit their application using the designated online application link before the deadline on September 20, 2026.
Note: PUI reserves the right to adjust job duties based on evolving operational and project needs.
