Orkeeswa School is looking for an experienced healthcare professional to oversee our Health and Wellness program for over 300 students.
Orkeeswa School's Health and Wellness program is a key part of our Student Wellness Program, and a pillar of the Orkeeswa Model. Our students' physical, emotional and mental health is a critical component of their learning experience. Orkeeswa's Health and Wellness program strives to ensure that each Orkeeswa student has access to quality healthcare and is equipped with a health education that will promote healthy choices now and in the future.
Responsibilities of the Health Coordinator include :
- Provide daily health services to students at Orkeeswa School
- Coordinate doctors visits and emergency medical care
- Accompany and advocate for students at doctor's appointments
- Manage student medicine protocol
- Manage and organize student medical records
- Coordinate annual student physicals through partnering health care providers (i.e. FAME)
- Provide first aid services at school and during sports events
- Train staff on basic first aid procedures
- Coordinate the distribution of health and hygiene resources to students, including sanitary pads
- Ensure the availability of clean water and proper nutrition for students on a daily basis
- Set health and hygiene protocol for students and staff, i.e. hand-washing protocol
- Participate in preventative care and health education through Orkeeswa School's Life Skills program
- Provide support with health emergencies for students' family members
- Facilitate student-led Public Health activities and educational programs
- Build relationships with key healthcare providers in the Arusha region to expand medical resources available to our students
Preferred Skills / Experience:
- Degree in Medicine or a related field
- Experience as a medical practitioner (i.e. Nurse)
- Training in First Aid / Emergency Medical Response
- A passion for working with youth
- Strong organizational skills
- Highly empathetic and collaborative
- Excellent communication skills
To apply for this position:
Please send your resume, cover letter and list of references to info@ieftz.org.
