Nutrition Auxiliary Nurse (3 positions)

The position of Nutrition Auxiliary Nurse (3 positions) at SRCS in Badhan is now open for applications. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 3 years of professional experience in the Health/wash field. This position closes on Mar, 10. Apply now to be considered. Job Title: Nutrition Auxiliary Nurse (3 positions)Grade: Band 2Reporting to: Nutrition nurse.Duty Station: Habasha clinic. Badhan sub-branch office, Sanaag region.Posting Date: March 4, 2026. Posting Expiry Date: March 10, 2026.Contract Type: 1 year, possibly with an extension.Overall job purposeConduct 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 conductscreenings and assessment of pregnant and lactating women using MUAC measurements. H/shealso conducts registration and documentation of child’s information.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & Program Implementation Ensure screening area is well organized, all essential materials/equipment is functioning and arein place and he/she wears uniform. To ensure that you take correctly the anthropometric measurement such as; MUAC, WeightHeight, Z-Score and Oedema. Ensure that you perform a prioritising approach to the beneficiaries those are at the triage so asto identify the severe ones and get the service first. Ensure to the use of WH Z –score charts, the children of -3 to <-2 WH z-score they consider as TSFP To be aware of that the equipment of themeasurement 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.Team work Maintains a good working relationship with all clinic staff, BHO and SRCS Branch staff throughcontinuous communication and feedback on activities. For a temporary period, the employee may be asked to perform duties and task not covered inthis job description as well as to provide suppor === Skills & Qualifications === QualificationsDiploma in nursing, public health, Nutrition or equivalent qualificationsRequired Job Experience and Competencies Minimum 2 years of Auxiliary nurse or any other relevant profession and experience Good communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive andempathise with all beneficiaries and their carers Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficultand 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 assessmentand support. --- About Badhan --- Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector. Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Caafimaad • Shaqo Buuxda • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Cusub

QualificationsDiploma in nursing, public health, Nutrition or equivalent qualificationsRequired Job Experience and Competencies Minimum 2 years of Auxiliary nurse or any other relevant profession and experience Good communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive andempathise with all beneficiaries and their carers Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficultand 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 assessmentand support.

Application process: Interested candidates should complete the Employment Application Formattached to this email as well as an updated Cover letter and email them [email protected] before or on March 10, 2026. Kindly ensure to mention the job title in the subject line of your applicationemail.NB: You must be available to start work as soon as possible and willing to work inall areas under Sanag region. Applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered,Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. Apply on [email protected]