Technical Field Officer Health and Nutrition

Technical Field Officer Health and Nutrition

Duty station: Mogadishu, Somalia | Duration: 5 months, renewable subject to funding.

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Officer | Liaises with: Programme Manager.

Direct reports: Health Facility Supervisors | Field presence: Over 75% of working time.

About the Role

YouthLink Somalia, a local humanitarian NGO working in South and Central Somalia, seeks a Technical Field Officer to oversee integrated health and nutrition services in Banadir, particularly in IDP settlements. The officer will supervise facilities and mobile clinics, strengthen staff capacity and service quality, and support timely responses to rising acute malnutrition caseloads.

Key Responsibilities

·         Coordinate health and nutrition implementation, micro-planning and field supervision in line with national protocols, EPHS, WFP standards and donor requirements.

·         Provide technical oversight of IMAM services, including OTP and TSFP, and verify safe admission, treatment, referral and discharge practices.

·         Strengthen CMAM Surge through caseload monitoring, threshold reviews, preparedness planning and timely coordination of surge responses.

·         Validate facility data, analyse health and nutrition indicators, track targets and prepare timely reports to inform programme improvements.

·         Train, mentor and assess facility and community staff; support clinical competency assessments, practical job aids and continuous learning.

·         Coordinate with health authorities, partners and community leaders; strengthen outreach, inclusive participation, referral pathways and emergency response.

Skills and qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

·         Degree in Public Health, Medicine or a related field; a master’s degree in Health Service Management is preferred.

·         At least three years of experience implementing health and nutrition programmes, including training and supervising health workers.

·         Knowledge of national health and nutrition policies, EPHS and early warning systems; practical training skills in CMAM Surge and Family MUAC.

·         Experience in health systems strengthening, particularly district health management teams; strong communication, respectful engagement and ability to work independently under pressure.

How to Apply

Email a cover letter, CV and contact details of three professional referees to [email protected], using the subject line “Technical Field Officer”. The closing date is 16th November 2026. Late applications will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

YouthLink is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must sign and comply with the Staff Code of Conduct, including protection of programme participants from exploitation. Core values: Integrity, Excellence, Participation and Innovation.