Nurse, Mogadishu Somalia

Job Details

  • Apr 5, 2026 Posted date
  • Apr 9, 2026 Expire date
  • Health & Nutrition Category
  • Mogadishu, Somalia Location
  • Undergraduate Degree Education Level
  • 2 - 3 years Experience Level
  • Full Time Job Type

Job Description

Job Title: Nurse
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract period: 6 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and
funding)
Work Arrangements On Site
Salary Range: $400 – $500.
Closing Date: 9th April, 2026

Who We Are
Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organization. We deliver life-saving
emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance.

Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring,
and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview

The Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing surgical and rehabilitation services, supporting all phases of treatment—including pre-operative, post-operative, and rehabilitation— in close coordination with doctors, surgeons, physiotherapists, and project staff. The role ensures patient safety through strict adherence to clinical protocols, infection-prevention standards, and accurate documentation, while also contributing to project effectiveness through proper reporting and participation in project closure activities.

Main Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre‑operative nursing assessments and assist in patient preparation.
  • Provide post‑operative nursing care, including wound care, pain management, and monitoring of vital signs.
  • Support patients during recovery and rehabilitation phases in coordination with physiotherapists.
  • Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for side effects or complications.
  • Maintain infection prevention and control standards at all times.
  • Monitor patient progress and promptly report medical concerns to doctors or supervisors.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on post‑operative care, medication adherence, and home‑based recovery.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential patient medical records and case files.
  • Coordinate with surgeons, hospital staff, and project teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Participate in patient follow‑ups and rehabilitation monitoring visits.
  • Contribute to routine project reporting, including patient progress summaries and treatment outcomes.
  • Support data collection for monitoring and evaluation activities.
  • Assist in documenting case studies, success stories, and lessons learned.
  • Participate in project closure activities, including final patient assessments and handover processes.
  • Support the preparation and submission of the final project report, providing nursing inputs, patient outcomes, and medical documentation.
  • Comply with Human Appeal policies, safeguarding standards, and ethical guidelines.

NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as
assigned

Skills and qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
  • Valid nursing license or registration with relevant health authority.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in:
  1. Surgical wards
  2. Post-operative care
  3. Orthopedic or rehabilitation settings

Skills & Competencies

  • Experience working with humanitarian or NGO health projects is an advantage.
    · Strong knowledge of infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
    · Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers.
    · Experience working in fragile or low-resource settings preferred.
    · Strong skills in networking, representation and building relations with diverse stakeholders Sound knowledge
    of international donor procedures;
    · Ability to work independently, exercise judgement and flexibility in a very challenging environment;
    · Strong team leadership and conflict resolution skills, adaptability and interest in capacity building;
    · Excellent command of English language both spoken and written.

How to apply

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of
success submit your application cover letter and CV as single PDF document- The cover letter being the first page to;
hr.somalia@humanappeal.org.so with subject line Nurse by or before 9th April 2026.

Apply today to become our Nurse – we would love to hear from you.

Qualified Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates from Mogadishu will be given priority.

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorization or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.

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