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Midwifery Officer at Katsina State Government
Katsina State Government
October 1, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Description
The Midwife Officer II is responsible for delivering comprehensive maternal and neonatal healthcare services within KTHSMB facilities.
The role involves antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, assisting in safe deliveries, monitoring maternal and fetal health, and providing family planning and reproductive health services.
The officer will ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, and ethical practices while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to patients
Assist and manage normal deliveries safely
Monitor maternal and fetal conditions during pregnancy and labour
Provide immediate care to newborns after delivery
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Educate mothers on maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control protocols
Identify and refer high-risk cases appropriately
Support family planning and reproductive health services.
Requirements & Qualifications
Registered Midwife (RM) qualification
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Valid practicing license
Strong maternal and neonatal care skills
Good communication and patient care abilities
Relevant experience.
Computer literacy.
The Midwife Officer II is responsible for delivering comprehensive maternal and neonatal healthcare services within KTHSMB facilities.
The role involves antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, assisting in safe deliveries, monitoring maternal and fetal health, and providing family planning and reproductive health services.
The officer will ensure adherence to clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, and ethical practices while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care to patients
Assist and manage normal deliveries safely
Monitor maternal and fetal conditions during pregnancy and labour
Provide immediate care to newborns after delivery
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Educate mothers on maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control protocols
Identify and refer high-risk cases appropriately
Support family planning and reproductive health services.
Requirements & Qualifications
Registered Midwife (RM) qualification
Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
Valid practicing license
Strong maternal and neonatal care skills
Good communication and patient care abilities
Relevant experience.
Computer literacy.