• Application Deadline:
• Position: Registered Midwife



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 6 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Job Description

• St. Dominic Catholic Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Midwife to join our maternal and child healthcare team.


• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to mothers and newborns while ensuring adherence to professional standards and hospital policies.


• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong clinical competence, empathy, and a commitment to promoting maternal and newborn health.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive antenatal, labour, and postnatal care to expectant and new mothers.


• Monitor the progress of labour and assist in safe delivery of babies.


• Assess the health condition of both mother and newborn before, during, and after delivery.


• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the attending physician.


• Assist doctors during obstetric procedures when required.


• Provide counselling and education to mothers on breastfeeding, newborn care, family planning, and maternal health.


• Monitor and record vital signs and maintain accurate patient records.


• Identify complications and promptly escalate to the appropriate medical personnel.


• Maintain hygiene and infection prevention standards within the maternity unit.


• Participate in ward rounds and maternity team meetings.


• Support hospital initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Education & Professional Requirements

• Registered Midwife (RM), BNSC / ND qualification from a recognized institution


• Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council


• Current practicing license.

Experience:

• 2 - 6 years of experience in maternity care (preferred)


• Experience working in a hospital maternity unit will be an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical knowledge in maternal and neonatal care


• Excellent observation and monitoring skills


• Compassionate and patient-centered care approach


• Effective communication and counselling skills


• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team


• Good documentation and record-keeping skills


• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently


• Strong ethical standards and professionalism.