School Nurse

Key Responsibilities:

- Setting and documenting a comprehensive health and hygiene program at the school.
- Introducing a personal hygiene program aimed at raising awareness among students about the importance of personal hygiene.
- Developing a systematic, periodic, well-documented, and proactive health inspection program aimed at reducing the chances of the birth or the spread of epidemics among the students and the staff.
- Maintaining up-to-date records of students’ health.
- Following up on student health/injury related absences.
- Informing parents about any potential health/injury related incidents regarding their children.
- Preparing the school clinic to deal with mild injuries and moderate illness cases of students and staff
- Standardizing the current work processes and procedures in the school’s clinic in such a way to insure that a consistent premium quality health service is delivered at all times.
- Encouraging and developing a caring environment that allows young students to feel safe and well taken care of.
- Delivering accurate, reliable, and timely health related reports to management as, and when, requested.
- Recommending to management safety measures aimed at preventing injury or incidental harm to students and/ or staff.
- Ensuring that the cafeteria staff maintain a clean bill of health in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations and requirements.
- Developing and displaying health and safety tips as well as and articles aimed at increasing awareness among students and staff on health-related issues.
- Facilitating clear communication between parents and the school regarding any special medical attention children may need during school hours.

Ideal Requirements:

- Bachelor in Nursing or equivalent qualification
- Eligibility to obtain school nurse license from the local government authorities
- English proficiency and communication skills
- Ability to make quick responsible decisions
- Ability to handle medical emergency situations in the school.
- Conscientiousness with a sense of responsibility