Records Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Shining Hope for Communities

Position: Medical Records Officer
 
Location: Kibera
 
Reports to: Health Services Program Officer
 
Hours: Mon- Fri, 8am to 5pm 

Job Summary: Under immediate supervision, maintains patient records and statistics; responds to requests for medical records; performs clerical duties.
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Collecting, compiling and storing health information data from the facility.
  • Processing  and summarizing the data into meaningful weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Making and submitting monthly reports to the program and CHMT on time.
  • Conducting on – job training for other record clerks in the facility
  • Identifying  gaps and suggesting  ways of improving records and sharing of program data
  • Designing and reviewing monitoring and evaluation tools used by the program sectors.
  • Entering data into the systems when hard copies are used
  • Ensuring accurate data entry into the system
  • Trouble shooting and maintenance of health systems
Requirements:
  • Diploma or above in Medical Records Information Technology, preferably from KMTC
  • At least three (2) years working experience in a busy health care facility,(experience in working with Hospital Management Information System will be an added advantage)
  • Excellent computer skills, experience,
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge in open MRS is an added advantage.
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to the HR Officer, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org  quoting their current and expected salaries.

Applications without this information will not be considered. 

Applications should reach us no later than 26th June 2015. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.