Our Client is currently hiring for a Health Worker.
Reporting to the School Principal and
the Head of Administration.
S/he will be responsible for the
general health education and welfare for the children at the school.
The ideal candidate will be accountable for:
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Setting up and evaluating proven
standards for acute care and first aid provided by the school nurse with
guidance and trainings by the health worker.
·
Carrying out First Aid trainings
officially recognized in general first aid and first aid in children for staff
and students according to the age group in English language.
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Supporting a healthy school
environment by implementing actions for general health promotion.
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Infection prevention according to the
law regarding hygiene standards, infectious diseases and immunization.
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Early recognition of warning signs of
possible health conditions by providing simple test procedures and specific
counselling.
·
Case conference with all professions
involved for students with medical conditions, supporting students, parents and
teachers to manage and cope with existing health conditions.
·
Interdisciplinary cooperation with
networking partners working in the health and educating sector.
·
Person of trust for students to speak
to about health or any related problems to arrange assistance accordingly.
·
Health promotion and prevention by
using existing and developing new educational material to educate children and
staff on the importance of healthcare and a healthy lifestyle.
·
Advocating for improved health
resources and policies that promote good health and a healthy lifestyle.
·
Playing a supporting teaching role
for health related topics and projects in the school, providing educational
material and tutoring students.
·
Addressing and dealing with children
who need to overcome drug and, or alcohol addictions.
Qualifications & Experience required:
·
A bachelor’s degree in relevant
course.
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Certified Health Education Specialist
Credentials, or equivalent.
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At least 3 years related experience.
·
Excellent communication and
leadership skills.
·
Ability to plan, multi-task and
manage time effectively.
·
Strong report writing and record
keeping ability.
·
Good computer skills.
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
·
Ability to speak and understand a
foreign language will be an added advantage.
Terms: Two year service contract.
Start Date: 1st August 2019
Canvassing shall lead to
disqualification.
How to apply:
Please email your cover letter and
updated word document CV indicating clearly on the subject line the position
you are applying for and current or Last gross pay salary. (Health Worker Post-Current/Last
Gross pay XXXXXX)
recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke
Deadline: 29th April 2019
NOTE: Consider unsuccessful if not
contacted within 7 days.
Please DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.
Our
Client is looking for a School Nurse.
Reporting to the Head of
Administration, School Nurse will be responsible for the health and welfare for
the children at the school.
The
ideal candidate will be accountable for:
·
Referring medical matters to the
doctor’s/dentist’s surgery, or hospital.
·
Dealing with medical emergencies as
well as routine appointments.
·
Monitoring health situation of
students by developing adequate records.
·
Escorting children, as required, to
the surgery or hospital.
·
Administering First Aid to the
children, in emergencies.
·
Ensuring good lines of communication
with parents, regarding children’s medical needs and being empathetic towards
children who require attending to.
·
Ensuring that medication, equipment
and dressings in the medical room, and all First Aid boxes, are in date, and
restocked.
·
Liaising with our nominated
pharmacist regarding storage and administration of non-prescribed medicine.
·
Taking part in the induction
arrangements for new children joining the school, regarding their medical
needs.
·
Ensuring that appropriate child
records are kept up to date and that they are stored securely.
·
Administering the children’s medicine
when necessary and advising parents if and when the children’s medications are
out of date.
·
Preparing medical information for
staff, for school trips.
·
Liaising with staff, as appropriate
to share any health or medical concerns.
·
Managing immunizations as required,
on an annual basis.
Qualifications
& Experience required:
·
Diploma in Community Health Nursing.
·
2 years’ experience in a busy
environment.
·
Excellent communication and
leadership skills.
·
Duly registered and licensed by the
Nursing Council of Kenya.
·
Ability to plan, multi-task and
manage time effectively.
·
Strong report writing and record
keeping ability.
·
Good computer skills.
·
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
·
Ability to speak and understand a
foreign will be an added advantage.
Terms: Two year service contract.
Start
Date: 1st August 2019
Canvassing shall lead to
disqualification.
How
to apply:
Please email your cover letter and
updated word document CV indicating clearly on the subject line the position
you are applying for and current or Last gross pay salary. (School Nurse
Post-Current/Last Gross pay XXXXXX)
recruitment@covenantexecutives.co.ke
Deadline: 29th April 2019
NOTE: Consider unsuccessful if not
contacted within 7 days.
Please DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.