School Nurse- Maternity Cover
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Company Details
Industry:
Education Management
Description:
The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Medical
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- To support the health and well-being of students and staff by providing first aid, managing minor illnesses and injuries, responding to medical emergencies, administering prescribed medication, maintaining confidential medical records and supporting students with special health needs.
- To promote preventive health education, infection control, hygiene awareness, nutrition, mental well-being and timely referral to external healthcare providers where required.
- To work closely with students, parents, teachers, administrators, healthcare providers and public health officials to ensure the school remains a safe, healthy and supportive learning environment.
- To assist in monitoring health risks, maintaining medical supplies, supporting school health procedures and upholding emergency response and safeguarding protocols.
- Takes lead in health promotion and screening programs in the school and is conversant with referral procedures to health providers.
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene etc.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university or School of nursing.
- Must be licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
- At least 2-3 years of professional nursing experience preferably in a school, pediatric, adolescent or community health setting.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Integrity and a commitment to ethical practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth of children and potential health problems at each developmental stage.
- Skilled in first aid and management of minor ailments in children.
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