About Us

The Jonathan Foundation is a non- profit organization that supports, educates, and develops children in Rwanda.

Our mission is to provide a stable learning environment where students can fulfil their academic potential, while ensuring that each child has unlimited access to clean drinking water throughout the school day and a nutritious daily lunch. https://jonathan-foundation.org

Job Role & Summary

The School Nurse is responsible for the overall health and wellness of the students in an educational institution. He / She makes sure that medical attention is ready for students in need and for when an emergency occurs. The nurse also keeps medical records of the students and monitors their well-being inside the campus.

 Responsibilities

• Conducts health assessments, interventions, and consultations to the students, teachers, and staff
• Keeps and oversees students’ medical tracks and records
• Conducts regular vision, hearing, and BMI tests for students
• Assesses the school environment and makes prompt solutions whenever outbreaks occur
• Refers to medical specialists outside the school premise whenever a student needs special medical attention
• Provide special health assistance to girls and maintenance of girl’s room
• Your assignment will be based in Groupe Scolaire Dihiro, Gashora / Bugesera and you are responsible to live in the neighborhood where the school is located.

Skills

• Expert in performing first aid and treatments for common illnesses and diseases
• Knowledgeable in various areas of health, including mental health
• Capable of conducting lectures about healthcare
• Has exemplary organizational skills

• Has excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Holder of a bachelor’s degree in nursing or another health-related field
• Has at least four (3) years of professional experience in nursing