Open Roles at Nairobi Waldorf School

Purpose: To provide safe, professional and responsive nursing care to students and staff, and to support the school in maintaining a healthy, safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, respond to medical emergencies, and ensure students receive appropriate care or referral when necessary.
• Conduct basic health assessments and screening, identify potential health concerns early, and recommend appropriate follow-up.
• Educate students on hygiene, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, personal safety, and other relevant health topics.
• Support students with chronic or ongoing health conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, allergies, and other medical needs.
• Provide basic emotional support, identify students who may need additional assistance, and facilitate appropriate referrals where necessary.
• Work closely with teachers, school administration, support staff, parents or guardians, and other healthcare professionals to promote a safe and healthy school environment.
• Maintain accurate health records, communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents or guardians, maintain confidentiality, and coordinate referrals when specialized medical attention is required.

Desired Qualifications, Experience & Specification

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing (KRCHN, BScN or equivalent).
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya and a valid practising licence.
• At least 2 years of post-qualification nursing experience.
• Valid First Aid / Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Previous experience working as a school nurse or in a school healthcare setting is an added advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Responsibilities and Requirements

• A pianist able to improvise and accompany movement sensitively and responsively
• A varied musical vocabulary suited to different ages and moods
• Openness to learning eurythmy’s musical requirements if not already familiar
• Punctuality and a warm rapport with children

What we offer

• Part-time hours, ideal alongside other teaching or performance work
• A close working relationship with our eurythmy teacher
• A welcoming, arts-rich school community

To apply, please send a CV and a brief note about your musical background