Titre du poste

School Nurse - Nairobi

Description

Position : School Nurse - Nairobi

Role Overview
The School Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and wellbeing of students and staff. The role involves providing first aid and basic medical care, managing health records, supporting health education initiatives, and ensuring compliance with health and safeguarding standards within an international school environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Student Health & Medical Care

  • Provide first aid and basic medical care to students and staff during school hours.
  • Assess and manage minor illnesses and injuries, and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
  • Administer prescribed medications in accordance with school policies and parental consent.

2. Health Monitoring & Records

  • Maintain accurate, confidential medical records for students and staff.
  • Monitor chronic health conditions and allergies, ensuring individual care plans are in place.
  • Track and manage immunisation records in line with Ministry of Health and school requirements.

3. Health Promotion & Education

  • Promote healthy lifestyles and wellbeing through health awareness programmes.
  • Support school-wide initiatives related to hygiene, nutrition, and mental health.
  • Provide guidance and advice to staff and parents on health-related matters.

4. Safeguarding & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding policies and procedures.
  • Support child protection protocols and report health-related concerns appropriately.
  • Liaise with external healthcare providers, hospitals, and emergency services when required.

5. Collaboration & Administration

  • Work closely with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to support student wellbeing.
  • Maintain the school clinic, including medical supplies and emergency equipment.
  • Participate in health and safety drills, audits, and risk assessments.

Required profile for job ad : School Nurse - Nairobi

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
  • Valid and current registration with the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
  • Minimum of 5–8 years of nursing experience, preferably in a school or paediatric setting.
  • Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Experience working in an international or multicultural school environment is an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong clinical assessment and first-aid competencies.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Calm, compassionate, and child-centred approach.
  • Ability to work independently and respond effectively to emergencies.

What the School Offers

  • Supportive, safe, and child-focused working environment.
  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to student wellbeing and school safety.

Job criteria for job ad : School Nurse - Nairobi

  • Job category :
    Health and social professions
  • Industries :
    Education, training
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Nairobi
  • City : Nairobi
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • Health
  • Education
  • Hygiene
  • Nursing
  • First-Aid
  • First Aid
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Nairobi, Kenya
Date de publication
23 janvier 2026
Valide jusqu’au
20 mars 2026
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