The position
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.
The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Junior School has an opening for the position of School Nurse.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the School Infirmary proactively, including staffing, supplies, and establishing routine practices.
- Assess injuries, and act on any emergency matters by accompanying the affected child to the hospital if immediate parental / guardian contact has not been made.
- Receive, log, 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 students’ 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.
- Ensure all school events have the required medical assistance and coverage needed, e.g. ambulance on stand-by for Sports Days etc.
- Provides First Aid Care during sporting events and school trips.
- Provide 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.
The requirements
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 at an accredited school of nursing,
- Valid 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.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.the.akdn/careers
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Sector
Social Development
About The Agency
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country’s national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information…
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
21-Jan-2025
