JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the Job: The School Health Nurse shall be responsible for promoting the health and well-being of students, providing health education, and managing health-related issues within the school environment. He/she will ensure that the school health Program fosters a healthy school community and that students have access to necessary health services.

Key Outputs
• Health Assessments conducted
• Service Care to students provided
• Health Education carried out
• Collaboration with other key stakeholders ensured
• Record keeping maintained
• Health Promotion ensured
• Crisis Management handled
• Nutritional support provided

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct health screenings and assessments for students, including vision and hearing tests, immunization checks, and general health evaluations.
• Provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff as needed.
• Manage chronic health conditions and assist with medication administration according to school policies.
• Develop and deliver health education programs on topics such as nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and disease prevention to students, parents, and staff.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to coordinate care for students with health issues.
• Refer students to appropriate health services as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all students. Monitor immunization records and ensure compliance with national health regulations.
• Organize health promotion activities, including health fairs, workshops, and campaigns to encourage healthy lifestyles among students and staff.
• Respond to health crises and emergencies in the school setting, including planning for and managing public health concerns.
• Provide mental health support among students. Mental health support will include counselling services, stress management, conversion disorder, hysteria and awareness programs to reduce stigma around mental health issues.
• Organize annual Mental Health/Substance Abuse Awareness Camps to improve school health and wellbeing.
• Provide nutritional support in the school health program including feeding initiatives such as school feeding programs. These programs can improve students’ nutrition, education, weight management, BMI leading to better physical and cognitive development.
• Promote good hygiene and sanitation practices among students, which can help prevent diseases like UTI’s, diarrhea and cholera. Proper hygiene also contributes to overall health and well-being.
• Facilitate early detection of health issues among students by conducting regular health check- ups will identify conditions that might otherwise go unnoticed, allowing for timely intervention and treatment.
• Any other duties assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS: School Health Project Nurse
Minimum Academic Qualifications: Diploma in Nursing / Comprehensive Nursing. Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council is a MUST. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field will be an added advantage.

Additional Training
• Training in HIV Counselling
• Training in HIV/AIDS care and support Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a school or community health setting.

Key Skills
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of child and adolescent health issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to educate and motivate students and staff on health-related topics
• Proficiency in record-keeping and data management

Personal Attributes
• Empathy and compassion for students and their families
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team