Head of Health Services
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Health/Medical
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Head of Health Services is responsible for using clinical knowledge and judgment to provide effective healthcare service to students and staff and serves as liaison between school personnel, parents, and community healthcare providers to ensure a healthy school environment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee school-wide health services, supervise nursing staff, develop policies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Provide first aid, manage medical emergencies, conduct health screenings, and develop individualized health plans for students.
- Implement health education, wellness programs, vaccination tracking, and collaborate with staff, parents, and local health resources.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent (Registered Nurse (RN) minimum) as a minimum
Work History:
- Public health experience with references for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Experience with child and adolescent health, school health, or community health - preferred
- Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in country of origin (expat only) is preferred. Candidates selected for the role will be required to obtain and submit an active nursing license and registration in Cambodia upon offer.
- Graduate of an accredited program of nursing such as specialist community public health nurses (SCPHN - SN) - transcripts required
- All nurses must abide by the Cambodian government's Code of Ethics for Nurses as well as other related laws and regulations
- Effective communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluency and accuracy in English (oral and written)
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Adept with technology platforms including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and the use of spreadsheets
Nurse Coordinator
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Health/Medical
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The Nurse Coordinator provides direct support to the Head of Health Services by managing the daily operations of the Health Services Department and guiding the Nurses in the delivery of the service as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicate directly with the administration team regarding urgent matters, in the absence of the Head of Health Services
- Provide assistance, clarifications, and decisions for the nurses regarding the provision of nursing care
- Act on behalf of the Head of Health Services in decision-making for the nurse team in the absence of the Head of Health Services
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or other relevant medical field
Work History:
- Nursing or Public Health Care - previous employment in school is an asset for 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Nursing license from the country of origin (expat only) and an active nursing license and registration in Cambodia after the selection.
- Active BLS-CPR Certification
- Experience working in the healthcare field in Cambodia
- Experience in an English-speaking international environment
- Experience in an administrative support position
- All nurses must abide by the Cambodian government's Code of Ethics for Nurses as well as other related laws and regulations
- Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as required by the educational programmes.
- Effective cross-cultural communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluency and accuracy in English (oral and written)
- Professional/ expert clinical knowledge and nursing skills
Soft Skills
- Attention to detail
- Effective time management and task prioritization
- Strong comprehension and adherence to policy/procedure
- Ability to problem-solve effectively
