Vacancy title:
Health Coordinator

Jobs at:
Orkeeswa School

Deadline of this Job:
14th August 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: 8th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:
Orkeeswa School is looking for an experienced healthcare professional to oversee our Health and Wellness program for over 280 students.

Responsibilities of the Health Coordinator include:

• Provide daily health services to students at Orkeeswa School
  
• Coordinate visits with specialists 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
  
• 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
  
• Facilitate public health education within the community in collaboration with students and alumni
  
• Provide support with health emergencies for students' family members
  
• Build relationships with key healthcare providers in the Arusha region to expand medical resources available to our students
  

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

• Degree in Medicine or a related field
  
• Experience as a medical practitioner (i.e. Doctor, Nurse)
  
• Training in First Aid / Emergency Medical response
  
• Strong organizational skills
  
• Passion for working with youth
  
• Highly empathetic and collaborative
  
• Excellent communication skills
  

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience
  

Orkeeswa School is looking for an experienced healthcare professional (Doctor or Nurse) to oversee our health Program.