Healthcare

School Nurse

Caleb British International School·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
HealthcareFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 23, 2026

Scope of Work:

  • First Aid and Immediate Healthcare
  • In charge of Student Health Monitoring
  • Health Education and Disease Prevention
  • Emergency Preparedness and Safeguarding

General Requirements

  • Relevant qualifications, certifications, or practical experience for the position applied for.
  • Good communication, teamwork, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Commitment to child safeguarding, safety, integrity, and the values of the school.
  • Ability to work effectively in a school environment.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Caleb British International School

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 23, 2026

Created

October 10, 2026

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