Job description

Job Title: Nurse

Classification:Institutional Support
Reports To: Clinic Doctor / Executive Director of Campus Safety & Facilities

Location:Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwait

About The American International University

American International University (AIU) is a private institution in Kuwait, founded in 2019, offering undergraduate programs based on the American model of higher education. AIU provides degrees in Engineering, Architecture and Design, and Business Administration, with English as the language of instruction. The University is committed to fostering intellectual, cultural, and personal growth, preparing graduates for leadership roles in a global society.

For more information, visit: www.aiu.edu.kw

Job Summary

Provide safe, timely, and professional nursing and first-aid support to the AIU community and maintain continuity of University Clinic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first aid, initial nursing assessment, triage, and immediate care within the approved scope of practice.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies, provide stabilization measures, and coordinate ambulance or external medical referral when required.
• Support the Clinic Doctor in delivering day-to-day clinical services and follow established medical protocols and instructions.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely medical records, incident documentation, and related clinic logs.
• Support student health screening, medical disclosure follow-up, registration-period clinic activities, and other health-service initiatives as assigned.
• Monitor first-aid supplies, emergency equipment, medications, and expiry dates; report replenishment or replacement needs promptly.
• Maintain infection-prevention, hygiene, and safe-clinic practices and immediately report any clinical or safety concerns.
• Provide health education and basic wellness guidance to students and employees within the role’s professional scope.
• Coordinate effectively with Security, Student Affairs, Facilities, Human Resources, and external healthcare providers when operationally required.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, campus events, and special coverage assignments as directed.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Recognized nursing qualification; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent is preferred.
• Valid Kuwait Ministry of Health nursing license, or eligibility to obtain the required license before deployment.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional nursing experience.
• Strong practical experience in first aid, emergency response, and initial patient assessment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification; additional emergency-care certifications are an advantage.
• Experience in a university, school, occupational-health, outpatient, or similar clinic environment is preferred.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong documentation, teamwork, confidentiality, and professional judgment skills.

Performance Expectations

• Timely response to medical incidents and reliable clinic coverage during assigned shifts.
• Accurate and complete clinical documentation and records management.
• Consistent readiness of first-aid supplies and emergency equipment.
• Professional, respectful, and service-oriented support to students and employees.
• Compliance with AIU policies, clinic procedures, confidentiality requirements, and applicable health regulations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the Job Opportunities section on our website and submit a resume and cover letter via: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

AIU is an equal opportunity employer committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and the principled governance of Kuwaiti higher education.