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Role purpose:Support the smooth, caring, and professional operation of the BBIS Health & Well-Being Office. Working in the school health care office you will provide first-line first aid, compassionate day-to-day care for students and staff, and reliable administrative coordination that keeps our international learning community healthy, safe, and informed. BBIS is an English-medium, values-driven international school; warmth, discretion, cultural sensitivity, and calm under pressure are essential.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Student & staff care

• Provide immediate, age-appropriate first aid and care; triage visits; monitor students resting in the Health Office; arrange safe return to class or pick-up from families.
• Support care plans for students with ongoing conditions (e.g., allergies, diabetes, asthma, etc.) under direction of the School Nurse; help with documentation and parent communication.
• Independently care for students with ongoing conditions
• Support in distribution of medication to students as needed
• Encourage healthy habits and psycho-social well-being; signpost to counsellors, and Primary and Secondary Principals/Team and Head of Boarding/Team when appropriate.
• Maintain regular communication with the local health office regarding the regulations and standards for hygiene and contagious illnesses in kindergartens and schools in Germany.
• Review all student medical information ahead of annual trips off campus.

Operations & administration

• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic and paper records of visits, treatments, and incidents in line with BBIS data-protection expectations and German workplace first-aid record-keeping norms.
• Track stock levels; order and restock first-aid supplies, hygiene items, and emergency kits across campus and boarding as needed.
• Support communication with families (email/phone) in English (and, ideally, German).
• Record accident information for staff and students following the insurance procedures (insurance reports).

Health promotion & prevention

• Help prepare and deliver age-appropriate health, hygiene, and wellbeing mini-campaigns (e.g., hand-washing, sleep, screen-time balance).
• Assist with immunisation verification and routine screenings administration under the direction of the School Nurse.
• Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive Health Office that reflects BBIS’s mission of compassion, inclusion, and action.

Safety, safeguarding & compliance

• Uphold BBIS child-protection culture; escalate concerns promptly through agreed channels.
• Support first-aid readiness across campus (kit checks, AED checks, emergency contact lists, signage, etc).
• Follow BBIS policies and procedures (health & safety, data protection/GDPR, safeguarding).

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YOUR QUALIFICATION

Required qualifications & checks

• Valid, current First Aid certification from a recognised provider (DGUV-recognised/Erste-Hilfe or equivalent).
• Secondary school completion or equivalent; strong spoken and written English; professional discretion and confidentiality; German B2 level required
• Right to work in Germany and successful completion of standard school pre-employment checks.

Preferred (assets)

• Coursework or certification in a health-related field (e.g., medical assistant, public health, sports science, nutrition).
• Mental Health First Aid certification (Germany: MHFA Ersthelfer, or equivalent).
• German language skills; experience in schools, youth work, boarding, or intercultural environments.

Core competencies

• Calm, compassionate, student-centred approach; culturally responsive communication with children and adults.
• Judgement to triage and escalate appropriately; meticulous attention to detail in record-keeping.
• Team player who collaborates daily with the School Nurse and Boarding team.

OUR OFFER

Location: BBIS Campus, Kleinmachnow

Department: Whole School

Reports to: BBIS Director/CEO

Contract type: 35 hours a week

• A purpose-driven, international workplace aligned with the IB ethos and BBIS mission.
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities.
• A supportive, diverse community that is fun, inclusive and values driven

Important: Before beginning the employment at BBIS, the following documents must be submitted:

• Proof of immunity against measles, which must have been confirmed by a doctor if you were born after 1970. Alternatively, a medical certificate of medical contraindication can be provided.
• The original certificate of the highest obtained (university) degree
• An extended certificate of conduct that must not be older than six months.

These documents are required to comply with legal and internal employment regulations.

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