School Nurse (3 positions) - AsOne High School

The School Nurse will be responsible for promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of students and staff at AsOne High School. The role involves providing first aid and basic clinical care, managing the school sick bay, promoting health and hygiene, maintaining health records, supporting disease prevention, and responding to medical emergencies.

The successful candidate will work closely with school leadership, teachers, parents, local health facilities and health authorities to create a safe and healthy learning environment.

Position Details

• Department: Education
• Reports To: Deputy Head Teacher
• Status: Full Time
• Start Date: January 2027
• Number of Positions: 3, one for each community (Luuka, Serere and Namutumba)

About AsOne Ministries

AsOne Ministries is a Christ centered, non profit organization committed to making disciples of Jesus and creating sustainable solutions in education, enterprise, health and agriculture. The organization works to end spiritual, relational and economic poverty through holistic development in rural and underserved communities across Uganda.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and basic emergency care to students and staff
• Assess common illnesses and injuries and refer serious cases to health facilities
• Administer prescribed medication according to school policies and parental consent
• Maintain a clean, well stocked and organized school clinic or sick bay
• Conduct routine health screenings and monitor students' health
• Provide health education on hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, adolescent health, HIV/AIDS prevention and substance abuse
• Promote handwashing, menstrual hygiene, sanitation and healthy lifestyle practices
• Support immunization, deworming, malaria prevention and other public health programs
• Monitor and help prevent the spread of communicable diseases
• Maintain confidential and accurate student health records
• Prepare health reports and document clinic visits, referrals and treatments
• Provide basic psychosocial support and refer students who require additional assistance
• Support students with chronic illnesses, disabilities or special health needs
• Inspect sanitation facilities, water sources, kitchens, dining areas and dormitories where applicable
• Advise school leadership on health, safety, water, sanitation and hygiene improvements
• Maintain proper stock control and expiry monitoring of medicines and medical supplies
• Work with local health centers, district health officers, parents and the wider community
• Participate in staff meetings, school events and emergency preparedness activities
• Perform other duties assigned by school leadership

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Nursing Sciences, Clinical Medicine, or a related health field from a recognized institution
• Valid registration and practicing licence with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC)
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in pediatric, adolescent, or school health
• Knowledge of Uganda Ministry of Health protocols and school health guidelines
• Valid First Aid and Basic Life Support/CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of preventive healthcare and disease control
• Personal Christian faith and commitment to Christ centered service

Key Competencies

• Compassionate, patient and caring approach
• Strong integrity, confidentiality and accountability
• Ability to remain calm during medical emergencies
• Good observation and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents and health professionals
• Good clinical, first aid and basic treatment skills
• Ability to maintain accurate health records and reports
• Ability to deliver health education to adolescents
• Basic computer and technology skills
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe and organized school clinic

Equal Opportunity Statement

AsOne Ministries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without discrimination on any protected grounds. Personal information will be used only for recruitment purposes and protected in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

AsOne Ministries does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should report any request for payment immediately.

Application Procedure

Submit an updated CV, cover letter, National ID, proof of professional certification, and valid UNMC registration and practicing licence. Apply online through the AsOne Ministries careers page, or contact hr@asoneafrica.org for more information.