Shining Hope For Communities School Nurse Jobs in Kenya
Role Overview
Lead day‑to‑day health care, first aid, emergency response, health records, and wellness support for the school community.
Manage the school clinic, provide basic medical care, support children with allergies and chronic conditions, maintain confidential records, and coordinate with families, staff, and external providers.
Help build Sankore’s health systems including clinic protocols, medication procedures, immunization tracking, referral pathways, and preventive health education.
Core Responsibilities
Student Health Care and First Aid
Provide first aid, medical care, and assessments for students and staff.
Respond to injuries, illness, and emergencies.
Administer prescribed medication per policy and standards.
Support students with chronic health needs.
Clinic Management and Medical Readiness
Set up and manage the school clinic as a safe, child‑friendly space.
Maintain first aid supplies, medication storage, and emergency equipment.
Develop protocols for injury response, illness management, and referrals.
Support health readiness for trips, sports, and events.
Health Records, Confidentiality, and Compliance
Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
Track medical histories, allergies, chronic conditions, and immunizations.
Prepare reports for leadership while protecting confidentiality.
Emergency Response and Health and Safety
Serve as key responder during incidents and emergencies.
Liaise with health facilities and emergency services.
Support development of emergency medical protocols.
Participate in audits, risk assessments, and drills.
Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Student Wellbeing
Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies.
Identify and report health‑related concerns.
Support students’ physical, emotional, and developmental wellbeing.
Family, Staff, and Community Partnership
Communicate with families about health concerns and follow‑up care.
Partner with teachers and staff on student
health plans.
Provide guidance on first aid, hygiene, and infection prevention.
Support family engagement around wellness and child development.
Health Promotion and Preventive Education
Support wellness initiatives on hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and infection prevention.
Contribute to age‑appropriate health education.
Monitor illness/injury patterns and recommend preventive actions.
Founding Systems and Continuous Improvement
Help design clinic procedures, referral systems, and communication templates.
Recommend improvements to health policies and routines.
Use data to strengthen prevention and response.
Contribute to a culture of learning, reflection, and accountability.
Qualifications and Experience
Required
Diploma or degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Current registration and valid practicing license with the Nursing Council of Kenya.
2–5 years of clinical nursing experience (school, pediatric, family health, emergency, or community health preferred).
Current certification in First Aid and CPR; BLS strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of child health, medication administration, infection prevention, and emergency response.
Experience maintaining confidential health records and communicating with families.
Fluency in English; Kiswahili strongly preferred.
Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, confidentiality, and child‑centered care.
Preferred
Experience in international/private schools, pediatric clinics, or multicultural environments.
Experience supporting students with chronic conditions or individual health plans.
Training in child protection, mental health first aid, public health, or adolescent health.
Familiarity with Ministry of Health expectations and school health protocols.
Experience setting up or improving clinic systems and emergency protocols.
How to Apply
Send applications to: recruitment@shofco.org
Subject Line: School Nurse
SHOFCO is an equal opportunity employer. Women, youth, and persons with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to apply.
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