- Location
- Gaborone
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Company Overview
Enko Botho International School, part of the Enko Education network of African international schools. Enko Botho is looking for a full time experienced and qualified school nurse who excel in their profession and are passionate about the welfare of young people.
Job Summary
The primary role of the School Nurse is to support student health and academic success. The school nurse is the link between the school, students, families, health care and other community providers.
Responsibilities and Duties
Health Services
Serves as the coordinator of the health services program and provides direct nursing care
Health Education
Engages students in actively participating in their health, provides health education to students, staff and parents
Social & Emotional School Climate
Supports the whole child to be healthy, safe, supported, engaged and challenged
Physical Environment
Identifies health and safety concerns in the school environment and promotes a nurturing school environment
- Counseling Psychological & Social Services
Provides health counselling, assesses mental health needs, provides interventions and refers students to appropriate school staff or community agencies
Family Engagement
Connects families to school staff, community healthcare providers, and community services to increase the ability of students and families to adapt to health and social stressors
Employee Wellness
Provides health education and counselling, promotes healthy activities and environment for school staff.
Qualifications and Skills
- Applicants must hold relevant qualifications of nursing
- A minimum of 2 years experience
(English version)
Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment
Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.
- Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
- Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.
About Enko Education
International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.
Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.
Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.
Learn more on our website.
(French version)
Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé
Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.
- Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
- Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.
À propos d’Enko Education
Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.
Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.
Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.
Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.
