The Board of Governors Kyebambe Girl’s Scondary School is located in Fortportal City-Kabarole District Western Uganda invites qualified and competent applicants for the following:

Job Purpose

To provide professional first aid, basic nursing care, health education, health monitoring and appropriate referral services to students and staff, while contributing to a safe, healthy and supportive school environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The School Nurse will:

• Provide basic nursing care and first aid to students and staff.
• Assess students presenting with illness, injury or other health concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records.
• Manage the school sick bay/health facility and ensure it is adequately equipped.
• Administer medication only in accordance with authorised medical instructions and applicable procedures.
• Identify health conditions requiring referral to health facilities.
• Coordinate referrals and follow up on students requiring medical attention.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and accidents.
• Provide health education on hygiene, nutrition, menstrual health, sexual and reproductive health, disease prevention and general well-being, as appropriate.
• Promote good personal hygiene and sanitation among students.
• Support school health screening and health-promotion activities.
• Monitor students with ongoing health needs in collaboration with parents/guardians and health professionals.
• Maintain appropriate records of illness, treatment, referrals and incidents.
• Support school emergency preparedness and first-aid arrangements.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect students’ dignity and privacy.
• Work collaboratively with school management, teachers, parents/guardians and health facilities.
• Participate in safeguarding and child-protection initiatives.
• Perform other health-related duties assigned by the Head Teacher.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional regulatory body in Uganda.
• Current professional registration/licensing must be maintained throughout employment.

Experience

• Relevant nursing experience is required.
• Previous experience working in a school, adolescent health setting or community health environment is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong clinical and first-aid skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and patient approach.
• Ability to work effectively with adolescent girls.
• High level of confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Strong emergency-response skills.
• Good health-record management.
• Commitment to child safeguarding and student welfare.