About Us
The Jonathan Foundation is a non- profit organization that supports, educates, and develops children in Rwanda. The Jonathan Foundation was founded in 2020 and it is far more than a school. The Foundation has been created to offer a wide-ranging platform of educational development and support for more than 1500 students aged between 6 and 19.
Our mission is to provide a stable learning environment where students can fulfil their academic potential, while ensuring that each child has unlimited access to clean drinking water throughout the school day and a nutritious daily lunch. https://jonathan-foundation.org
Job Role & Summary
The School Nurse is responsible for the overall health and wellness of the students in an educational institution. He/She makes sure that medical attention is ready for students in need and for when an emergency occurs. The nurse also keeps medical records of the students and monitors their well-being inside the campus.
Responsibilities
- Conducts health assessments, interventions, and consultations to the students, teachers, and staff
- Keeps and oversees students’ medical tracks and records
- Participates in school safety projects that address the prevention of diseases, violence, bullying, and other significant concerns
- Provides education to students about proper hygiene and medical safety precautions
- Secures immediate medical assistance in times of emergency
- Serves as a reliable health consultant for students, teachers, and personnel
- Conducts regular vision, hearing, and BMI tests for students
- Assesses the school environment and makes prompt solutions whenever outbreaks occur
- Refers to medical specialists outside the school premise whenever a student needs special medical attention
- Provide special health assistance to girls and maintenance of girl’s room
- Your assignment will be based in Groupe Scolaire Dihiro, Gashora/Bugesera and you are responsible to live in the neighborhood where the school is located.
Skills
- Expert in performing first aid and treatments for common illnesses and diseases
- Knowledgeable in various areas of health, including mental health
- Has an in-depth understanding of the local and federal medical laws and regulations.
- Capable of conducting lectures about healthcare
- Has exemplary organizational skills Has excellent oral and written communication skills
- Capable of working independently
- Has the ability to assess situations immediately and provide prompt solutions
- Capable of multitasking
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Nurse
- Has a bachelor’s degree in nursing or another health-related field
- Has at least four (2) years of professional experience in nursing
How to apply
Candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest and aptitude for this position to muyebe@jonathan-foundation.org not later than Friday 7th January, 2022.
