Boarding School Hostel Matron (Girls)

Job Description

Helping children settle into school life. Keeping parents informed about their children's health and well-being. Making sure children's clothes are kept clean and are repaired and replaced when necessary. Looking after children with minor illnesses. The Matron is responsible for the health and welfare, and health education of the boarders in the House.

Duties and Responsibilities

To be the in-house resident boarding matron for the school.
To aid in the management and provision of a confidential counselling and health advice
service.
• To provide emergency medical care, as required, to the school community and all visitors
to the school site.
• To report appropriate accidents to the school, keeping the Principal informed
• Prepare and implement individual care plans where appropriate, in conjunction with the pupils, parents and school staff.
• To assist in the provision of advice, management and care to sports injuries sustained by
the pupils.
• Maintain and record accurate documentation and correspondence in line with compliance regulations.
• To administer and store medication correctly, checking expiry dates.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of First Aid kits around school.
• To carry out any other duties, as appropriate to the role, when requested by the
Principal
• To follow good practice and specific directives on immunization procedures relevant to the school population if required.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications in Education, Health or social work or other relevant disciplines. -Preferably someone who is willing to work with students.
Previous work experience in schools an added advantage
Nursing, teaching or counselling background.
Preferably a mature lady above the age of 45

How to Apply

Send your CVs and cover letter to [email protected]

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Location: Harare
Company: Samuel Centenary Academy ~~ 0
Expiry Date: 2024-08-30 00:00:00