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School Nurse
DistrictKabarole DistrictCityNot specifiedContractFull timePosted2026-08-21Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceJobWeb UgandaAddressP.O. Box 329, Fort Portal City, Kabarole District, Western Uganda
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AI summary
Kyebambe Girl's Secondary School in Fort Portal City, Kabarole District, Western Uganda, is hiring a School Nurse to deliver first aid, basic nursing care, health education, and health monitoring for students and staff. The role requires a nursing diploma or degree, valid Ugandan professional registration, and relevant experience, with school or adolescent health experience preferred.
- Full-time school nurse position at a girls' secondary school in Western Uganda
- Requires diploma or degree in nursing with valid Ugandan practising licence
- School, adolescent health, or community health experience is an advantage
- Duties include first aid, health education, referrals, and sick-bay management
- Applications delivered to the Dean of Studies, P.O. Box 329, Fort Portal City
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- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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Original source description
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.
- Relevant nursing
Experience
- is required.
- Previous
- 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.
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- Method of Application
- Interested applicants should address and deliver their applications to:
- The Dean Of Studies
- Kyebambe Girl's Secondary School
- P.O. Box 329 Fortportal City
- Tel: 0485 434460
- Kabarole District,
- Western Uganda
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