School Nurse Job Kenya.

Our client is a new co-education boarding institution located in the serene plains of Maasailand in Kajiado District.

It will offer both the Kenyan National Curriculum (the 8-4-4 System) and the British National Curriculum to students aged from 12-18 yrs. It will strive to provide (high) quality education through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The emphasis on both academic and co-curricular activities will aim at developing young men and women
 
who value the culture of excellence and who are able to achieve their full potential in whatever they undertake. The school will commence in January 2012.

The institution is looking to fill several vacancies.
School Nurse / Matron Reporting to: School Principal
Purpose: To support the overall education process by working to assure the optimal physical, mental, emotional and social health and well being of the students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Plan and implements school health management practices.
Develop procedures and provide for emergency nursing management for injuries/illnesses.
Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases.
Serve as a resource person to the school staff members in health instruction.
Provide consultation in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school.
Supervise kitchen staff, cleaning and domestic staff.
Oversee the ordering of cleaning, domestic and medical supplies.
Carry out inventories of fixtures and fittings and report the need for repairs and replacements.
Ensure the successful running of the kitchen while coordinating meal planning.
Oversee end-to-end smooth running of boarding facilities.
 
Skills and Requirements
Must have excellent command of spoken English
Must have a warm and sympathetic personality
Must have tact and good listening skills
Must have the ability to deal with emergencies calmly
Possess the ability to work in a team
Must be patient and have a sense of humour
Education and Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Diploma in Housekeeping
Two years minimum working experience in a similar role preferably in a learning institution

If you meet the above criteria, and would like to be a part of the team, please send an application with a detailed C.V stating your experience, qualifications, current remuneration, list of at least 3 referees, day-time telephone numbers and email address to:-
jobs@truenorthcareermap.com by Friday, September 23rd, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Female applicants encouraged to apply

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