School Doctor

About SABIS®

SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 135 years.

All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world.

Job Purpose

Ensuring that proper first aid procedures are strictly applied in case of emergencies involving students and/or staff.

Key Responsibilities:

- Setting and documenting a comprehensive health and hygiene program at the school.
- Introducing a personal hygiene program aimed at raising awareness among students about the importance of personal hygiene.
- Developing a systematic, periodic, well-documented, and proactive health inspection program aimed at reducing the chances of the birth or the spread of epidemics among the students and the staff.
- Maintaining up-to-date records of students’ health.
- Following up on student health/injury related absences.
- Informing parents about any potential health/injury related incidents regarding their children.
- Preparing the school clinic to deal with mild injuries and moderate illness cases of students and staff
- Standardizing current work processes and procedures in the schools’ clinics to ensure that consistent, premium quality health service are offered at all times.
- Encouraging and developing a caring environment that allows young students to feel safe and well taken care of.
- Delivering accurate, reliable, and timely health related reports to management as, and when, requested.
- Recommending to management safety measures aimed at preventing injury or incidental harm to students and/ or staff.
- Ensuring that the cafeteria staff maintain a clean bill of health in accordance with Ministry of Health regulations and requirements.
- Developing and displaying health and safety tips as well as and articles aimed at increasing awareness among students and staff on health-related issues.
- Facilitating clear communication between parents and the school regarding any special medical attention children may need during school hours.

Ideal Requirements:

- Bachelor degree in Medicine or equivalent qualification
- English proficiency
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to make quick responsible decisions
- Ability to handle medical emergency situations in the school
- Conscientiousness with a sense of responsibility