Join Taqwa Private Schools as a School Nurse / Infirmary Officer
Taqwa Private Schools, located in a serene and conducive environment at 7-11, Taqwa Crescent, off Iju Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, Agege, Lagos, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse / Infirmary Officer. As a premier co-educational Arabic, English, and French-speaking institution offering Daycare, Nursery, Primary, and College (Day and Boarding) services, we are deeply committed to the holistic development and well-being of our students.
Our vision is to be a foremost educational institution producing generations of top achievers with high moral values. To support this, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where our students can thrive academically, socially, and physically.
Key Responsibilities
- First Aid & Treatment: Administer immediate and appropriate first aid or medical treatment for injuries, illnesses, sudden indispositions, and accidents occurring on school premises.
- Emergency Management: Implement emergency protocols swiftly in critical situations and coordinate emergency evacuations or hospital transfers when necessary.
- Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications to pupils following strict parental consent and documentation guidelines.
- Shift Management: Adhere strictly to assigned shift schedules to ensure continuous nursing coverage during school hours and boarding events.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date health logs and treatment records for all students and staff visiting the sick bay.
- Parental Communication: Contact parents or guardians promptly regarding accidents, illness symptoms, or the need to pick up a sick child.
- Health Promotion: Promote health education, maintain high standards of hygiene within the sick bay, and advise management on health and safety matters.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Nurse/Midwife (RN/RM) with a valid, current license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably in paediatrics, school nursing, emergency care, or community health.
- Shift Flexibility: Willingness and physical readiness to work structured shifts as assigned by the school administration.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, empathy, excellent communication skills, and a calm, decisive demeanour during emergencies.
- Ethos: High integrity, professional discretion, and respect for the moral and religious environment of a faith-based school community.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CVs and relevant credentials to the school's official recruitment email or visit the school premises at 7-11, Taqwa Crescent, off Iju Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, Agege, Lagos.
