Senior Nurse at Covenant Executives

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Be a holder of a Kenya Registered Nurse or Kenya Community Nurse Diploma from a recognized medical training college.
• Holder of a registration certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Valid practicing license from the Nursing Council of Kenya.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience preferably in a school environment.
• Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language.
• Knowledge and experience of providing first aid and the care of children
• Teamwork: flexible, co-operative, helpful; self-aware; collaborates well; ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Sensitivity: listens well and understands and responds to the needs of different elements of the school community
• Organization: systematic; efficient; meets agreed priorities
• Technical skill: good computer skills
• Physical: able to undertake all the physical requirements of the post and use equipment, according to health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Job

• To run and manage the dispensary/clinic and provide a high standard of service to pupils and members of staff.
• Assessing, evaluating and treating children at the clinic in accordance with the school regulations and guidelines set out by the Ministry of Education for preschoolers and Kindergarten children.
• Providing first aid and emergency care and treatment as necessary, this includes maintaining stock of all school first aid kits.
• Following good practice and specific directives on immunization procedures relevant to the school population and individuals.
• Observing and practicing procedures for control of infectious diseases.
• Maintaining the treatment room stock, hygiene and tidiness.
• Being aware of recommended safe storage, usage and disposal of medical supplies and drugs.
• Arranging to take the children to the hospital for any medical emergencies.
• Developing and writing policies for the dispensary/clinic in liaison with the HR Manager.
• Following procedures for the safe disposal of clinical waste maintaining safe storage, usage and disposal of medical drugs and supplies.

Duty station: Nairobi.
Anticipated start date: Immediately
Salary: Commensurate with experience & qualifications.