The collapse of the Somalia government in 1991 dragged Somalia into a miserable state
characterized by chronic insecurity, massive displacement and lack of adequate access to basic
human needs such as Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Protection and Food Security and Livelihood. Amid this horrific state young Somali nationals established SORDES which stands for Somali Relief and Development Society is a non-political, not-for-profit, and non-religious Somalia NGO, was established in South-central Somalia
region in June 2006 by a group of concerned Somali intellectuals to respond to increased
suffering, starvation and death of the communities badly affected by the civil conflict and famine
in Somalia through the establishment of community-based rehabilitation and development
projects.

Thus, SORDES has been present in most part of Somalia since 2006 addressing the humanitarian needs of the utmost vulnerable communities

Auxiliary Nurses

Job Summary

This job creation is aimed at building an emergency nutrition team to quickly respond to the dire nutrition needs of people affected by the drought.

Key accountabilities:

• Assists the Qualified Nurse for diagnosis and treatment of patients with common diseases
• Provides/assists patients for medical care when needed
• Interviews patients to identify their needs and concerns
• Screens patients to support for urgent attentions by nurse/midwife for severe patients;
• Plans/implements and evaluates assigned patients by the nurse
• Cleans equipment and keeps them in order and proper place
• Organizes referral if needed; transports patients on Stretchers, Ambulances and Wheelchairs if necessary and appropriate
• Carries out other assignments given by the duty nurse or in charge nurse in line with his/her job description
• Maintains orderly follow up of patients
• Dispenses medicines properly when required and keeps record properly
• Any other tasks required by the line manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a certificate of community health nursing.
• Diploma of community health nursing or public health will be an added advantage
• At least 1 year of experience in a recognized health institution or worked with agencies that carry out health activities
• Proven experience and understanding of treatment of common illnesses, patient care
• Demonstrated language skills in English and basic spoken Somali language skills
• Commitment to and understanding of SORDES’s aims, values and principles.

Core Values and Critical Competences.

Respect Integrity Transparency & Accountability

Commitment Excellence Diversity

Initiating Action Facilitating Change Team Mobilization

Stress Tolerance Collaboration Coaching and Mentoring

Adaptability Negotiation Conflict Management