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Job Summary

Job Title:
School Nurse / Matron
Employer:
CIYOTA
Location:
Country:
Contract Type:
Full-time
Job Category:
Nursing jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 25 January 2024

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Kyangwali, Uganda

CIYOTA (Children and Youth in Orphanages and Tertiary Assistance) is a Ugandan-based non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children and youth through education, advocacy, and capacity building. With a mission to empower young people to reach their full potential and become active, productive members of society, CIYOTA has gained recognition for its impactful programs, particularly in providing scholarships, mentorship, and career development opportunities. The organization fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture where staff members are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the community's welfare.

CIYOTA offers job opportunities in areas such as program management, education, and administrative support, with flexible work arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance. Established in 2005, CIYOTA has evolved from a small grassroots initiative into a key player in the child and youth advocacy space in Uganda, offering critical services and support to hundreds of young people. Its business model focuses on creating long-term, sustainable impacts by investing in education and skills development, ensuring a brighter future for orphaned and disadvantaged children.

With an extensive reach across Uganda, CIYOTA works closely with various stakeholders, including local communities, government bodies, and international partners. Core values such as compassion, empowerment, integrity, and social justice guide the organization’s efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children and youth, while its corporate social responsibility initiatives focus on providing access to quality education, healthcare, and community outreach. For more information, visit www.ciyota.org.

Full-time

Deadline: 

25 Jan 2024

School Nurse / Matron job at CIYOTA

CIYOTA

Job Description

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

This position is responsible for the smooth running of the Boarding Section in the school, supervision, guidance and treatment of learners ensuring a clean environment and promotion of safety and welfare of boarding students.

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administering first aid and care of learners until they are able to return to lessons or are passed into the hands of a parent, guardian, doctor, hospital etc.

  • Advising girls and staff on medical issues and girls’/adolescent physical health and emotional wellbeing.

  • Care for sick boarding learners in conjunction with the boarding team

  • Being available to staff leading school trips to offer advice and to provide First Aid in case any things happens;

  • Be available to administer first aid during sporting afternoons and events

  • Ensuring First Aid kits around school are monitored and are restocked, and supplying First Aids Kits for trips.

  • Providing basic First Aid knowledge to staff at start of academic year and informing staff of procedures if faced with medical emergency such as the more serious medical conditions they may encounter.

  • Making contact with parents as appropriate, ensuring that thorough records about learners’ health related information are maintained.

  • Attend health related meetings to increase her awareness.

  • Ensuring that all medical and personal information remain confidential.

  • Be involved in health education of the girls and, at times, help them in discussing medical or emotional issues.

  • Managing discipline of students while in the dormitory

  • Aiding learners to leave the dormitories in time for classes

  • Keep the Head teacher in loop on specific issues of concern relating to individual students

  • To ensure nursing validation, relevant qualifications and training are up to date to meet the government requirements.

  • To have the ability to prioritize and manage situations under pressure

  • You need to love working with young people

  • Be an excellent listener and communicator, calm under pressure

School Nurse / Matron job at CIYOTA

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Experience/ Qualifications:

  • Registered nurse or emergency care practitioner

  • Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential

  • Working knowledge of the local language is desirable but not essential

  • Responsive to the needs of a dynamic student population

  • Good leadership and mentorship skills


School Standards:

  • Support the aims and ethos of the school

  • Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

  • Uphold the school's behavior code

  • Participate in staff training as required

  • Attend meetings as required

  • Support and uphold the school values at all times

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
Are you interested? Click the "APPLY" button below to submit your application.

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