EMERGENCY RESPONSE VACANCIES Health, Nutrition and Protection Team (10 POSSITIONS)

YouthLink seeks qualified candidates for the following positions to support its emergency El Niño response, funded under the FCDO Somalia IRF project, through mobile clinic outreach to IDP camps in Daynile District. The expected start date is 9th October 2026.

POSITIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.       Health Facility Supervisor – 1 post
Oversee daily services, staff deployment, clinical quality, referrals, supplies and reporting. Provide supportive supervision and ensure compliance with approved protocols.

2. Qualified Nurse (OPD, ANC/PNC/OTP) – 5 posts
Provide outpatient, antenatal and postnatal care; screen for malnutrition, manage eligible OTP cases and arrange referrals. Maintain accurate clinical records.

3. Auxiliary Nurse (Pharmacy and IYCF) – 3 posts
Support dispensing of authorised prescriptions under clinical supervision, maintain stock records and provide infant and young child feeding (IYCF) counselling within training and competence.

4. Protection Assistant – 1 post

Provide case management, psychosocial support and

counselling to SGBV survivors; conduct community

sensitisation sessions; and facilitate referrals and support

groups in close collaboration with the health and nutrition

team.

Health Facility Supervisor

Recognised qualification in nursing or a related clinical discipline, with relevant clinical and supervisory experience in health and nutrition services.

  Qualified Nurse (OPD, ANC/PNC/OTP)
Recognised nursing diploma or degree, applicable professional registration and at least two years of relevant experience, including OPD, ANC/PNC and OTP.

Auxiliary Nurse (Pharmacy and IYCF)

 Recognised auxiliary nursing qualification, with relevant experience in supervised pharmacy support and training in IYCF counselling.

Protection Assistant

  Recognised qualification in psychology, social work, counselling or a related discipline, combined with practical experience in counselling and psychosocial support. Applications from candidates with experience in humanitarian settings are strongly encouraged.

COMMON REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION PACKAGE AND SUBMISSION

Fluency in Somali, a working knowledge of English, accurate documentation skills and the ability to work in a team. Willingness to travel to IDP camps. Humanitarian experience is desirable.

Submit your CV and cover letter, specifying the position

applied for to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and recruitment will continue until the positions are filled. Early applications are encouraged.

Application Closing Date: 12 October 2026 at 11:59 PM (East Africa Time, EAT).

Email subject: Mobile Clinic Outreach Application – [Position Title]

YouthLink Somalia is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to uphold professional conduct, confidentiality and protection from harm.