School Nurse at Starehe Girls' Centre And School

Ref: SGC/SN/4/2017

Reporting To: Director

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic medical services to both the staff and students and organize referrals to specialist when necessary
• Maintain clinic equipment and assess and ensure the supply of consumable supplies on an ongoing basis.
• Liaise with the local health authorities to keep the Centre abreast of any updates on regulatory changes and public health alerts
• Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed;
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed;
• Maintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students.

Key Qualifications/Experience

• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized medical training Institute, related degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be a Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN)
• KCSE mean grade C+(Plus) and above.
• At least three (3) years relevant work experience
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effectual team player and service oriented
• Experience in inventory management to ensure that there are no stock outs.
• Pleasant personality, fit to students
• Applicants should be able to diagnose simple ailments and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Mature person, preferable female