School Nurse at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

 Job Description/Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing the relevant school health polices and guidelines paying attention to the relevant school and public heath laws and regulations
• Carry out all duties to nursing and first aid applications
• Serves as the expert in the school to meet student health needs, with an understanding of normal growth and development in children, as well as children with special health needs
• Monitors disease outbreak amongst children and institutes infection control measures to prevent the spread
• Is responsible to assess school environment for the safety of children and provides the necessary advice to school administration about potential risks
• Takes lead in health promotion and screening programs in the school, and is conversant with referral procedures to health providers
• The school nurse serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment

The requirements

• Nursing Diploma or Equivalent from a recognized school of nursing or University
• 3 -5 year of related experience preferred in a school setting
• Current license with the Nursing Council of Kenya
• Certification in the basic life support (BLS)