Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Health Information Sytems/Records Officer (1 position)
Locations: IFO 2 CAMP – Dadaab Refugee Operations
Reporting To: Health Services Coordinator
PURPOSE:
The Health Information System officer will be
responsible for providing leadership for the data management and improving data
quality and ensure the same is reported into the County and National HIS while
collecting information, to optimize the use of that data for decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and design practices,
processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people,
resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance.
- Assessing and controlling the
center’s exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this
knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
- Develop new, better or
significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that
result in improvement of the settlement’s performance and meeting
objectives, results and organization’s commitments.
- Determine data to be collected
based on program and organizational needs.
- Perform analysis to determine
adequacy of data collection and evaluation processes.
- Organize, implement and enforce
data management procedures.
- Train employees on proper data
management tools and equipment.
- Establish data quality standards
and ensures they are met.
- Manage contracts with all
software vendors associated with data collection and management.
- Ensure that software functions
properly at all times and data management system is operating correctly.
- Troubleshoot for solutions in all
data-related problem areas.
- Make sure all software updates
are installed and implemented and staffs are trained on proper
application.
- Ensure data management system is
compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Evaluate data management system
to improve operational procedures.
- Prepare regular reports for
various departments and levels in the organization.
- Ensure KRCS reports to national
and county reporting systems
- Develop special reports upon
request.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma in Health Information
Systems or related field
- 3 Years’ experience in IDSR,
routine and non-routine data management of community based programs.
- Extensive knowledge and
competency in using the updated KHIS tools, uploading the data and
generating reports.
- Demonstrable ability to undertake
programming and/or analysis in one or more of: SPSS, STATA, MySQL, share
point technologies.
Key Competencies
- Extensive knowledge of data
management soft wares.
- Possesses excellent mathematical
abilities and organizational skills.
- Exhibit superior presentation
skills and ability to explain complex processes to others.
- Excellent analytical and critical
thinking skills and pays close attention to detail.
- Possesses strong interpersonal
skills and well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to be
self-motivated and accomplish job tasks with little to no supervision.
- Demonstrated proficiency in
computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database,
email and utilization of the internet.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March
2023; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
