School Nurse (Kindergarten & Primary) Job in South B, Nairobi
- Published date: October 28, 2021
- Category: Healthcare
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- Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
- Jop type:
- Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
- Company name: Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
Job Vacancy: School Nurse (Kindergarten & Primary)
Location: South B, off Mombasa road, Nairobi
Report to: Principal
Job Summary: Provide health services to students when they are at school – treat injuries and mild to acute sickness, or support students with chronic illnesses. Help with preventive care by educating students on how to avoid communicable diseases and having proper hygiene.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide basic healthcare to students in case of injury or acute illness
- Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
- Provide emergency treatment in the school.
- Create a clean, and comfortable sickbay area.
- Document students’ injury and illness and keep this information confidential.
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Keep track of students’ vaccination records
- Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
- Ensure compliance with government health laws
- Promote healthy eating and wellness programs.
- Communicate with management on a regular basis.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Nursing degree/diploma
- Working experience as a school or regular nurse.
- Knowledge in basic Occupational Health and Safety.
- Working knowledge of counseling models, methods, and resources.
- Ability to identify and respond to students’ needs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent listening and problem-solving skills.
- Warm, caring, patient and compassionate disposition
- High level of integrity.
- Critical-thinking skills.
Deadline: Interested parties should send their online applications
Correspondence: Applications and detailed CV to be submitted online at http://goo.gl/T8sryH
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process.
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