Temporary Nutrition Auxiliary Nurse (9 positions) Mogadishu

JOB DESCRIPTION – Temporary Nutrition Auxiliary Nurse (9 positions)

Job Grade:

Band 2

Department

Health/Nutrition

Location         

Mogadishu

Reports To:

Nutrition Nurse

Direct Reports:

None

Background

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.

Overall, Job Purpose

Conduct nutritional screening and assessment of children under five years old using MUAC, weight, height, oedema checks for growth monitoring and to identify malnutrition cases. Also conduct screenings and assessment of pregnant and lactating women using MUAC measurements. H/she also conducts registration and documentation of child’s information.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

·         Ensure screening area is well organized, all essential materials/equipment is functioning and are in place and he/she wears uniform. ·         To ensure that you take correctly the anthropometric measurement such as; MUAC, Weight Height, Z-Score and Oedema. ·         Ensure that you perform a prioritising approach to the beneficiaries those are at the triage so as to identify the severe ones and get the service first

·         Ensure to the use of WH Z –score charts, the children of <-3 WH z-score they consider as OTP and >-3 to <-2 WH z-score they consider as TSFP To be aware of that the equipment of the measurement is in good condition

·         Ensure proper taking and testing of Edema to determine if a child has bilateral edema.

·         Ensures that nutritional protocol is strictly followed in terms of admission and discharge criteria.To attend training as requested

·         To attend team meetings on a regular basis

·         To take part in nutrition surveys and mass screening assessments quarterly and as required

Requirements:

·         Auxiliary nurse or any other relevant profession and experience  ·         Good communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their carers ·         Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions ·         Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment ·         Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field. ·         Fluency in written and speaking mother language and some English ·         Previous experience of working such this field. ·         Experience of emergency nutrition work (ideally measurement or screening)

·         Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the subject of nutritional assessment and support

Teamwork

·         Maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staff, BHO and SRCS Branch staff through continuous communication and feedback on activities.

·         For a temporary period, the employee may be asked to perform duties and task not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when and if necessary

Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to  [email protected]

Job disclaimer and notification:

Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

Note: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Please write the position you are applying on the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: 26th , Feb , 2026.