Temporary Nutrition Nurse (1 Positions) Bulobarde

Buulebarde-based SRCS is looking to fill the role of Temporary Nutrition Nurse (1 Positions) Bulobarde. This Health/wash sector position calls for a professional with 2 - 3 years of demonstrated expertise. The closing date for this vacancy is Feb, 26. Position: Temporary Nutrition Nurse (1 Positions) Job Grade:Band 3 Department:Health/Nutrition LocationBuloburte Reports To:Head Nurse Direct Reports:OTP Auxiliary 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 Conduct health screenings and appraisal of infants and children to detect conditions of severe acute malnutrition. Provide early intervention and treatment by ensuring nutrition support through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, including health and nutrition education by following the safest and most effective therapeutic feeding protocol in line with SRCS health policy guidelines and nursing standards Essential Duties & Responsibilities Team Leadership & Programme Implementation • Ensure the screening area is well organized, all essential materials/equipment are in place and he/she wears a uniform. • Train, support and supervise screeners when conducting anthropometric measurements (Muac, weight, height, odema check, use z-socre paper). • Ensure that nutritional protocol is strictly followed in terms of admission and discharge criteria. • Improve case management for severe/moderate acute malnutrition children in OTP/TSFP program and ensure that all malnourished children are treated according to IMAM protocol. • To reduce nutritional defaulter rate to acceptable by calling caretakers whose children are in the program a day before, and do home visits when needed, update nutrition defaulter register. • Ensure that the nutrition data quality measures are implemented as per SRCS standard procedures (HMIS/DHIS2 data matches with data in the registers, Referral documents done as per referral === Skills & Qualifications === Educational Qualifications & Professional Training Education Bachelor 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 --- About Buulebarde --- 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): Shaqo Cusub • Biyaha & Nadaafadda • Ku-meel-gaar • Caafimaad & Nadaafadda • Shaqo Soomaaliya • Caafimaad

Educational Qualifications & Professional Training Education Bachelor 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] Deadline for Applications: 26th , Feb , 2026. 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. Apply on [email protected]