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

Role Summary

The school nurse is responsible for providing care and services to ensure a healthy environment for staff and students of the Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi. He/she develops and communicates clear guidelines on how to maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment within the school.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage the School Infirmary proactively, including staff, supplies and routine practices.
• Assess injuries, and act on any emergency matters by accompanying the affected child to the hospital if immediate contact has not been made.
• Receive, log-in, and administer prescribed medications for students provided by parents.
• Serves as a member of the coordinated school health team that promotes the health and well-being of the Academy.
• Periodically assist in maintaining an updated medical record on student’s health and plans as required and communicate the changes to teachers.
• Carry out student screening, health awareness and training with staff and students as needed.
• Provides First Aid Care during sporting events and school trips.
• Campus supervision, including coordinating responses to emergencies, supervising hygiene and safety of the buildings or other situations that may arise.
• Perform other duties that enhance the efficient operations of the infirmary and school health practices, either self-directed or as assigned by the school nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)-Diploma or equivalent
• Experience having worked in a school set-up
• Experience working in a culturally diverse organization
• Completed a registered nurse’s training program in an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure by the Nurses Council of Kenya
• Basic Life Support training
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents

Expected starting period, August/September 2023.