Vacancy Announcement: School Nurse
About International School of Kigali;
International School of Kigali (ISK) is an international school committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students from diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
ISK is committed to the academic, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of its students and recognizes the important role that effective health services play in supporting student learning and overall wellbeing.
About the Candidate;
We are seeking a qualified, experienced, compassionate, and professional School Nurse to join our school community and provide high-quality health services to students.
The successful candidate will be confident in providing first aid and nursing care, responding to medical emergencies, managing student health information and medication, and supporting students with ongoing medical needs.
The School Nurse will work closely with students, parents/guardians, teachers, school leadership, and external healthcare providers. The role requires excellent professional judgment, strong communication skills, confidentiality, and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing, safety, inclusion, and safeguarding.
The successful candidate should also be comfortable working in a diverse, multicultural, and international school environment.
Job Title: School Nurse
Duty Station: International School of Kigali
Position Type:Full-time
Reports to:Business Manager
Job Summary;
The School Nurse is responsible for providing professional health services and nursing care to students and supporting the health and safety of the wider school community.
The School Nurse will provide first aid and emergency care, assess illnesses and injuries, manage student medications and health records, support students with chronic or ongoing medical conditions, coordinate health screenings, promote health and hygiene, and contribute to infection prevention and emergency preparedness.
The School Nurse will also contribute to the school's safeguarding and child protection efforts by identifying and appropriately reporting concerns in accordance with ISK's safeguarding policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities;
- Provide professional first aid and nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to medical emergencies and provide emergency assistance to staff and visitors when required.
- Assess illnesses and injuries and determine appropriate follow-up, including referral to parents/guardians, healthcare providers, or emergency services when necessary.
- Support students returning to school following illness, injury, hospitalization, or other significant health events.
- Develop and maintain individualized health plans and emergency action plans for students with significant medical conditions, including allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, and other health needs.
- Manage the safe storage, administration, documentation, and disposal of student medications in accordance with ISK policies and professional requirements.
- Maintain accurate, current, and confidential student health records, including health office visits, injuries, medication administration, screenings, immunizations, and other relevant medical information.
- Ensure emergency medications are appropriately stored, accessible, monitored, and within their expiry dates.
- Coordinate appropriate student health screenings and communicate relevant results and recommendations to parents/guardians.
- Promote healthy habits, hygiene, preventive healthcare, and age-appropriate health awareness across the school community.
- Support the school's infection prevention and communicable disease management procedures and advise school leadership of significant health concerns.
- Maintain and regularly inspect first-aid kits, emergency supplies, medical equipment, and other health-related resources across the campus.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, medical emergency procedures, drills, and first-aid and CPR training for relevant staff.
- Communicate professionally with parents/guardians regarding student health concerns and coordinate with healthcare providers where appropriate.
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, learning support staff, administrators, and other relevant personnel regarding student health needs.
- Provide health and safety guidance for field trips, athletics, school activities, and other school-sponsored events.
- Contribute to school policies and initiatives related to health, hygiene, illness prevention, emergency preparedness, and student wellbeing.
- Contribute to the school's safeguarding and child protection efforts in accordance with ISK policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional nursing registration and certifications and participate in relevant professional development.
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Business Manager or school leadership.
Qualifications and Experience;
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
- Current professional nursing registration/licensure and authorization to practice in Rwanda, as applicable.
- Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience, preferably including experience in pediatrics, adolescent health, community health, public health, or a school/educational setting.
- Previous experience as a School Nurse is an advantage.
- Current CPR certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of first aid, emergency response, medication administration, infection prevention, and basic health assessment.
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international school environment.
- Commitment to student wellbeing, safety, inclusion, and safeguarding.
Key Competencies;
- Strong clinical assessment and first-aid skills.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively to medical emergencies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professional judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and healthcare providers.
- Strong commitment to student safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse and multicultural community.
Working Conditions;
This is a full-time, on-site position based at International School of Kigali located in Kibagabaga.
The School Nurse is expected to work during normal school operating hours and may occasionally be required to provide health support during school activities, athletics, field trips, events, or other school-sponsored activities.
How to Apply;
Interested candidates are requested to submit:
- A current CV.
- A cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the position.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications.
- A copy of a current nursing registration/licensure in Rwanda and CPR certification.
Applications should be submitted through Bamboohr link
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
International School of Kigali is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff.