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School Nurse job at Kyebambe Girl's Secondary School
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Aug-20
Location: Fortportal City, Kabarole District, Western Uganda, Fort portal
School Nurse 2026-08-20T13:12:58+00:00 Kyebambe Girl's Secondary School https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_13010/logo/OIP.jpg https://www.facebook.com/kyebambegirls/ FULL_TIME Fortportal City, Kabarole District, Western Uganda Fort portal 00256 Uganda Education, and Training Education, Management 2026-09-28T17:00:00+00:00 8 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.
JOB-6a86fd5abf403 Vacancy title:
School Nurse Jobs at:
Kyebambe Girl's Secondary School Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 28 2026 Duty Station:
Fortportal City, Kabarole District, Western Uganda | Fort portal Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
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.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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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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