Nord Anglia Education
Position Overview & Role Purpose:
Are you a licensed, compassionate nursing professional dedicated to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of young learners in an international educational environment? Compass International School Doha, part of the world-renowned Nord Anglia Education group, is seeking a qualified School Nurse to join our student care and welfare team in Doha, Qatar.
In this vital healthcare role, the School Nurse – Compass International School Doha is responsible for managing the campus medical clinic, providing direct nursing care, handling emergency first aid, administering medications, and maintaining comprehensive medical records. Working closely with school leadership, staff, and parents, you will ensure a safe, healthy, and hygienic learning environment across the school community.
About Compass International School Doha (Nord Anglia Education):
Compass International School Doha is one of Qatar’s premier international schools and a proud member of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s leading premium schools organization. Operating across multiple modern campuses in Doha, Compass International School delivers a high-quality education through the English National Curriculum, International Primary Curriculum (IPC), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and IGCSE. Compass International School provides an exceptionally supportive, inclusive workplace for international educators and healthcare personnel.
Key Responsibilities & Clinical Healthcare Duties:
1. Clinical Nursing Care & Emergency Response:
– Provide immediate nursing care, assessment, and first aid treatment to students, faculty, and administrative staff during school hours.
– Manage the school clinic operations, ensuring all medical equipment, first aid supplies, and pharmaceuticals are fully stocked, maintained, and safely stored.
– Respond swiftly to medical emergencies, acute illnesses, or injuries on campus, coordinating ambulance transport or referral to local healthcare facilities when necessary.
– Administer prescribed medications to students according to strict physician orders, parent consents, and school health protocols.
2. Health Screening, Record Management & Safeguarding:
– Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential digital medical records for all students, tracking immunization histories, allergies, chronic conditions, and emergency contacts.
– Perform routine health screenings (e.g., vision, height, weight) in accordance with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) regulations in Qatar.
– Create and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, severe allergies, or epilepsy.
– Support child protection and safeguarding initiatives by identifying health-related indicators of concern and reporting according to school policies.
3. Health Promotion, Hygiene & Regulatory Compliance:
– Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and infection control standards set by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) and Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE).
– Educate students and staff on proper personal hygiene, disease prevention, nutrition, and wellness practices.
– Oversee campus communicable disease monitoring, implementing isolation and sanitization procedures during outbreak situations.
– Communicate regularly with parents regarding student health incidents, wellness updates, and required medical documentation.
Qualifications, Required Experience & Core Competencies:
– Academic Credentials & Professional Licensing:
 * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent recognized diploma in General Nursing.
 * Valid healthcare license from the country of origin.
 * Active (or eligible for) Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) / QCHP Nursing License in the State of Qatar.
– Required Experience & Clinical Expertise:
 * Minimum 2 to 3 years of post-qualification clinical nursing experience, preferably within a pediatric ward, school clinic, emergency department, or community health setting.
 * Valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / First Aid is mandatory; Advanced Pediatric Life Support (PALS) is advantageous.
– Regulatory Knowledge & Languages:
 * Familiarity with Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) guidelines and health regulations.
 * Professional fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.
– Personal Attributes:
 * High empathy, calm emergency composure, strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and cultural sensitivity required for an international school setting.
Compensation & Benefits Package:
– Highly competitive, tax-free basic salary package aligned with nursing experience in Qatar.
– Comprehensive health and medical insurance coverage.
– Annual home leave flight ticket allowance to point of origin.
– End-of-service gratuity and continuous professional development (CPD) support within Nord Anglia Education’s global network.
To apply for this job please visit careers.nordanglia.com.