Nurse

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE 

• The position is responsible for ensuring the physical well-being of all the children, pupils/students and staff in the school. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and implement effective clinical procedures for best care for all patients. 
• Identify and treat children and staff with various illnesses and dispense drugs as per prescription. 
• Provide advice to school Head Teachers, Head Cook and Social Workers on issues related to nutrition and diet, hygiene, cleanliness, proper sanitation and preventive cure  
• Support the organization in the budgeting and budget monitoring process for the activities of treatment and cure.  
• Participate in the writing of the annual work plan for the nursing unit in line with the strategic plan. 
• Manage the process of procurement, storage and use of medical drugs and supplies/equipment. 
• Manage the dispensary at MoHI schools/centers. 
• Refer serious/complicated cases to other health facilities. 
• Provide health education to the children, staff and local community. 
• Advice management on health issues affecting children. 
• Coordinate immunization and vaccination programs for children. 
• Carry out guidance and counseling to children as is necessary. 
• Provide reports are required.  
• Keep proper documentation and records on diagnostics, treatment, drug purchases and dispensation and other supplies. 
• Discuss and advice parents/guardians on the medical conditions of their child. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor. 

Academic and Professional Qualifications & Experience 

• Posses a diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution. 
• Kenya Community Registered Health Nurse 
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya. 
• Certificate in Counseling or Psychology desirable 
• Three (3) years relevant work experience more so in a school setting working with children