Health Coordinator
Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
- Harare International School
- Expires 15 Nov 2023
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
To ensure the optimal health status for Harare International School (HIS) and Community by providing professional health services and support to meet the HIS strategic goals in line with the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health policies, procedures and regulations
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Promotes, manages and protects the optimal health status of all students and HIS personnel through the application and management of the Key Result Areas and tasks discussed below;
2. Maintains the social, psychological and physical health and well-being of the whole school community by providing support, guidance and referral to agencies as necessary;
3. Promotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through and/or by liaising with the HIS Community and other professional bodies;
4. Liaises with other professional authorities in the private and public sectors (such as Embassies and Schools) and Government to facilitate national health campaigns and awareness;
5. Undertakes research and evaluation of the school health services and acts as a facilitator/leader for school health programmes and school nursing practices;
6. Coordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison health professional between the home, school and community;
7. Provides consultation and assistance to HIS in the formulation of health policies, goals and objectives of health services;
8. Screens and evaluates the findings of any potential health deficit;
9. Identifies abnormal health findings, follows up and refers to the appropriate agencies (such as general practitioners and physicians;
10. Maintains, evaluates and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students;
11. Providing ongoing health counselling with students, parents, school personnel and health agencies;
12. Participating in health education directly with teachers, guiding them and supporting the curriculum;
13. Facilitates basic First Aid and C.P.R training for staff, students and the wider community to promote a safer and healthy school environment;
14. Provides emergency nursing management for school accidents/ injuries/illnesses.
Qualifications and Experience
1. State Registered Nurse, or Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing or equivalent
2. Certified by professional body (Zimbabwe Nurses Council)
3. First Aid, CPR and AED certification with recognised instructor qualification
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to visit the school’s website to learn more about Harare International School. Applications that include an HIS Application Form available on the website, CV, covering letter, and the details of 3 referees, should be sent to recruitment@his.ac.zw referencing the position being applied for in the subject line. Deadline for applications is November 15, 2023.
