Position: PLW Auxiliary Nurse (1 position)

Job Grade: Band 2

Department: Health/Nutrition

Location: Beled Hawa

Reports To: Head Nurse

Direct Reports: Nutrition Nurse

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

PLW Auxiliary Nurse will implement quality health and nutrition activities at the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) sites. The TSFP/PLW Auxiliary Nusre will work with SRCS clinics to ensure the adequate and quality management of malnutrition is provided to pregnant and lactating women, with respect to the IMAM guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Team Leadership & Programme Implementation

•   Ensure that nutritional protocol is strictly followed in terms of admission and discharge criteria.

•   Improve case management for moderate acute malnutrition of PLWs in TSFP program and ensure that all malnourished PLWs are treated according to IMAM protocol.

•   Ensure proper, clear and accurate data recording on clinical registration book and nutrition cards.

•   Conduct health screenings and appraisal of PLWs to detect conditions of Moderate acute malnutrition

•   Provide health and nutrition education to PLWs on hand hygiene, and exclusive breastfeeding, and Advise mothers on the appropriate time to introduce complementary feeding, and promote the continuation of Breastfeeding up to 2 years old.

•   Conduct home visits and follow-up discharged patients and provide continuity of care 

•   Complete and submit to the TSFP in charge nurse the relevant weekly and monthly reports for the PLW's activities.

Operations Management 

•   Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the OPD health programme line with strategic priorities

•   Identify capacity-building needs of the auxiliary and volunteer nursing team and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities

•   Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses

Partnerships/Relationships

•   Develop and enhance relationships with strategic partners, donors, local authorities and community leaders to maximize support for maternal and child health

•   Represent SRCS in relevant conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings  Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRSC Senior Management

Educational Qualifications & Professional Training

Education

Diploma  Degree in Nursing, Public health, Nutrition

Professional Training

IMAM and IMCI protocols

Certification/Licensing

Registered Nurse

Job Competencies & Experience

Competencies

•    Demonstrating consistency in upholding integrity and ethics 

•    Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

•    Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills

•    Effective communications and interpersonal skills

•    Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities

•    Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage intergroup dynamics and mediate conflicting interests

•    Excellent writing skills, analytical capacity to synthesize project outputs and findings for the preparation of quality programme reports

•    Maturity & confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking officials

•    Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

•    Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of views Proficiency in computer office packages word, excel, power point.

Language Requirement

Demonstrate proficiency in Somali and English languages

Relevant Experience

Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the screening and treatment of children diagnosed with severe acute malnutritionby following the safest and most effective therapeutic feeding protocol

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

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.