About the Job

Who we are

SOS Kindergartens and SOS Schools were initially established as affiliated facilities to SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia to provide formal education to children drawn from SOS Family Care and the surrounding community. Except for a few scholarship holders, the majority of the students were paying tuition fees which were not more than 50 percent of the cost of education services. Later on (end of 2016), with the change in the legal and funding stream, these educational establishments were transformed into business entities. In converting the facilities from not-for-profit into a subsidiary profit-making enterprise, SOS Children’s Villages in Ethiopia is leveraging external resources as an alternative funding model.

The “enterprise” in this form has a dual objective of making a profit while achieving a social purpose. The business generates funds (profit) to implement programs, expand the scope of operations, enhance employee capacity and build infrastructure. In addition, the enterprise was intended to serve as the centre of excellence in the provision of quality educational service to citizens and thereby impact the quality of education by other service providers in regions where the enterprise has a presence.

Currently, SOS Schools operate as a business in 7 City Administrations of 7 Regional States - Mekelle, Harar, Hawassa, Bahir Dar and Jimma, Gode and Addis Ababa.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At SOS Kindergartens and SOS Schools, safeguarding isn't just a policy, it's a foundational value embedded in everything we do. We are unwavering in our commitment to protecting the children, young people, adults, and communities we serve, as well as our workforce and resources.

We cultivate an environment of trust and accountability where every voice is heard and respected. All successful candidates will be expected to champion our holistic safeguarding principles, actively upholding our Child & Youth Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and regulations against sexual misconduct, fraud, and corruption.

By joining our team, you commit to integrating these vital standards into your work, ensuring the highest levels of safety, ethics, and integrity in every action and partnership.

Together, we create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and protected.

SOS Hermann Gmeiner Schools in Ethiopia is looking for competent and able candidates (School Nurse) for its branch school in Harar who meet the following requirements: - 

General Aim of the Position

• The school nurse has a crucial role in the seamless provision of comprehensive health services to children and youth. 

• The role of the School Nurse at SOS HGS is to support pupils’ health and wellbeing in order for pupils to fully participate in active school life. Hence; 

• She/He facilitates regular health monitoring of students to ensure they are well-feed and healthy.

• Carries out preventive health care program including facilitation immunization campaign with the consent of parents/care-givers.

• Guiding issues related to students hygiene

• Coordinates and reports health related conditions of children to parents/caregivers and the school leaders.

• Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.

• Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychosocial support

• Inspect Environmental wellness & sanitation including toilets & service centers susceptible for contamination and Coordinate general service staffs in the area to ensure cleanness on the compound and critical service provision centers

• Collaborative work with Health Facilities & health extension workers in the catchment area including soliciting important materials 

Key Responsibilities

• Develops procedures of emergency health service provisions for injuries/illnesses and share it with school community 

• Screens and evaluates key findings of deficit in vision, hearing, growth, etc and contact parents 

• Provides care for injuries and acute illness for all students and long-term management of students with special health care needs. 

• Provides ongoing health information to students, parents and school authorities

• Assessment and treatment within the scope of professional nursing practice, communication with parents, advising on referral to physicians, and provision or supervision of prescribed nursing care. 

• Provide leadership in promoting health and safety, including a healthy environment. 

• emergency plan is developed to manage potential emergent events in the school setting 

• Serving as consultants with other school professionals, such as Lunch time supervisors, physical education teachers, homeroom teachers, and counselors

• Coordinate and Lead Health Related School Co-Curricular Activities

• Communicating teachers and other responsible staff about students with allergies and other deficiencies that need great care

• Acts as change agent for school health programs and school nursing practices

• Train key personnel on major heath related issues (eg. Cleaners, assistant teachers, martens, Cafeteria staff...)

• The school nurse has a unique role in provision of school health services for children with disabilities of various degrees of severity. 

• Assesses the physical environment (playground, classroom internal conditions, review illness or injury)

• Assessing the overall system of care and develops a plan for ensuring that health needs are met. 

• promote a healthy school environment

• Keeps accurate records of activities and Prepare statistical reports on health and  Health related activities 

• Post different type of posters and information that promote health 

• Disseminates health education information to teachers, parents and students, and provide direct instruction when needed.

• Provides for the physical and emotional safety of the school community in collaboration with the guidance & counselor 

• The school nurse provides health education by providing health information to individual students and groups of students and on some occasions for parents using the appropriate channel including flag ceremony & other general assemblies. Health education topics may include nutrition, exercise, immunizations, parenting, and others.

• The school nurse assists on health education curriculum development. 

• Treating pupils and staff as appropriate with the aim of encouraging pupils to return to their normal timetable as soon as appropriate 

• Establishing  first aid students Team & arrange training for them 

• Monitor Key Daily events in the school (such as:- Snack time, Lunch Break, Sport competitions, School Arrival & school leaving periods)

• Intervene with actual and potential health problems (including that may emanate from the surrounding) 

• Serves as a resource person on health issues

• Conducting Health Service needs of the school community

•  Coordinates school and community health activities and Liaison with parents and staff in accordance with the School policies on school health issues 

• Participates in home visits when critical conditions force to do so

• Together with the school guidance & counselor Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program 

• Prepares health reports for supervisor regularly 

• Provide primary Level nursing services and administer prescribed medicine; 

• Provision of Advise on preventing oneself from communicable diseases and keep personal hygiene. 

• Supervises day to day routines and make a follow up on  status of hygiene and sanitation 

• Prepares monthly, quarter and annual report on health related activities.

• Maintains confidentiality and respect Nursing Code of Ethics 

• Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity in culture and religion and but serve with no partiality 

• Develops individualize Plan for the section

• Establish meaningful networking and partnership with government and other health institutions

• Performs other similar duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge & Skills of Principles and practices underlying professional Nursing 

• Knowledge & Skills of Principles and practices underlying the special need of school health

• Updating oneself with Current trends in nursing and of literature in the fields of school health 

• National and local laws relating to health and social issues 

• Ability to participate cooperatively in a program of school health nursing.

• Ability to Listen and understand 

• Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.

• Communicate appropriately, collaboratively, and effectively with students, parents, administrators, other school personnel, health care providers, and other agencies.

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs.

• Organize daily work routines in & out side the Nurse office and manage time.

• Seeking guidance in situations beyond scope of practice

• Be a self-starter or self-motivated

• Positive Interpersonal Relations 

• Shares ideas, materials and methods with staffs

• Willingness to listen and accepts constructive criticisms

Personal Qualities

• Deep empathy and compassion for children 

• Strong commitment to student development, inclusivity, and holistic growth.

• Patience, resilience, and flexibility in working with students

• Shows love and special care to children

• Makes ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality. 

• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with children, parents, staff and other health institutions

• Advocacy for children’s rights, independence, and dignity.

• Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Growth mindset with openness to learning and innovation.

Required Education and Experience

• Preferably BSc in Nursing/Public Health (HO) otherwise Diploma in Clinical Nurse. Additional First Aid Training Certificate is Preferred.

• At least 2 years of work Experience. Experience as a School Nurse is Advantageous

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  Applicants with the above mentioned criteria shall submit their application, CV, and other credential & Supportive documents to SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Via  www.ethiojobs.netor in person at the specified Branch SOS Hermann Gmeiner School.

Applicant must write ‘the position & SOS School Branch (Location) you want to apply for' in the subject line of your email.

 Female applicants are highly encouraged.

Job Requirements

• Preferably BSc in Nursing/Public Health (HO) otherwise Diploma in Clinical Nurse. Additional First Aid Training Certificate is Preferred.

• At least 2 years of work Experience. Experience as a School Nurse is Advantageous 

How To Apply

Applicants with the above mentioned criteria shall submit their application, CV, and other credential & Supportive documents to SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Via www.ethiojobs.netor in person at  SOS Hermann Gmeiner School Harar.

Job Requirements This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Public Health (Health Officer) or a Diploma in Clinical Nursing. An additional First Aid Training Certificate is preferred. The successful candidate should have a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, with experience as a School Nurse considered an advantage. Proven ability to provide healthcare support, manage basic medical needs, promote health and safety practices, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate health records is essential. How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.