School Nurse

Job description

School Nurse (Female)

Job postings

Pharo Secondary School Shiekh, Somaliland

Overview

Pharo Foundation is a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development programmes to achieve its vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa.

The Foundation drives its impact through two key approaches:

1.      Pharo Development is our non-profit arm, investing in public goods and development projects with the aim of making an impact in our three mission areas: Education, Water and Economic Productivity.

2.      Pharo Ventures is our for-profit, patient-capital investment vehicle thriving to make impactful investments into critical value chains and aiming to capture value in Africa.

Pharo Foundation’s education mission is implemented through the Pharo-brand schools, ranging from kindergarten, to primary and secondary. The Foundation operates four Pharo schools in Somaliland, Vocational Training Centre, Pharo Kindergarten, Pharo Primary, and Pharo Secondary Boarding school in Sheikh district.

Our schools enrich both international and national curricula through diverse means, such as engaging reading materials, innovative technology-driven learning methods, and educational technology tools. We take pride in our well-equipped instructional spaces tailored for dynamic learning, ongoing assessment, mentorship, and age-appropriate resources like libraries, laboratories, ICT facilities, and pedagogical centres. We firmly uphold the significance of academic excellence in nurturing students, facilitating their seamless transition into adulthood, and paving the way for occupational and economic success.

With over 700 employees across Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland, we are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, with a liaison office in London, UK.

Position summary

Pharo Secondary School in Sheikh is seeking a compassionate, qualified, and dependable School Nurse (Female) to support the health and well-being of our students and staff. The ideal candidate will providehigh-quality healthcare, promote health education, and contribute to a safe and supportive school environment.

Key Relationships

Job Title: School Nurse (Female)

Job postings

Reporting to: Health Coordinator

Location: Sheikh, Somaliland

Contract Type: Fixed Term - One year (possibility of renewal)

Key Responsibilities:

•       Provide first aid, emergency care, and health assessments for students and staff.

•       Manage chronic illnesses and develop care plans for students with ongoing health needs.

•       Maintain accurate and confidential health records for all students.

•       Monitor and support the health status of students in dormitories and throughout the school grounds, in different times of the day

•       Liaise with and support the academic wing on students’ health assessments and excused sick absences/tardiness

•       Administer prescribed medications and maintain proper records.

•       Health Education Programmes - educating students and staff on topics like nutrition, exercise, hygiene, mental health, and more

•       Identify potential health concerns and communicate with parents/guardians as needed.

•       Promote health awareness and hygiene practices through regular education sessions.

•       Liaise with local health facilities and follow up on referrals as required.

•       Maintain a constant parent-communication on their student’s health conditions

•       Ensure compliance with all health-related policies and procedures.

•       Maintain an organised and well-stocked school clinic.

•       Provide support with other boarding-related duties as required, and perform any additional responsibilities assigned by the school administration.

Skills and qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

•       Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognised institution.

•       Must have graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing with some work experience as a Nurse.

•       At least 2 years of professional nursing experience (experience in a school or youth setting preferred).

•       Must have knowledge of professional nursing principles, practices, and techniques within a school environment to include knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, child growth/development, basic pharmacology, medical terminology, and infection control measures.

•       Must possess skills in standard nursing procedures and the ability to perform/interpret health screenings and physical examinations.

•       Must possess the ability to maintain comprehensive health records, prepare clear/concise medical reports and use appropriate computer systems.

•       Ability to quickly and competently assess medical situations and escalate as needed.

•       Must possess excellent decision-making skills

•       Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

•       Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

•       Strong attention to detail and collaborative skills

•       Patient-oriented with exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills

•       Be a self-starter or self-motivated.

•       Must be first aid and CPR trained

How to apply

Application procedure

•       Application deadline is August 10th 2025.

•       We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. If we identify an outstanding candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

•       You are required to attach a detailed CV and cover letter.

•       This position is exclusively open to female candidates who are residents of Sheikh.

•        To apply, please visit this link https://a.peoplehum.com/4nf75 and submit your application.