Kenyatta University is in the
process of opening a new state of the art Hospital - Kenyatta University
Hospital (KUH) in line with the University Strategic Plan and the Government
Vision 2030 Development Plan.
The Hospital aspires to meet
the health needs of all Kenyans as well as regional and global citizens. The
hospital will also offer training of highly skilled medical personnel while
carrying out biomedical research.
Chief Records and Information
Manager
Reporting to the
Director-Clinical Services, the Chief Health Records & Information
Management Officer will coordinate and provide health records & information
management services, advice and training at the KUH.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
- Plan for all
health records & information management services and resources in the
health records & information management department of the hospital,
participate in and contribute to its overall strategic planning
- Ensure and
coordinate the implementation of the hospital strategic plan in the health
records & information management department within the framework of
the vision, mission and culture/philosophy of the hospital and other
national and international healthcare and frameworks
- Chair health
records & information management department services and training
matters in the hospital and act as its contact person
- Ensure that
health records & information management department of the hospital has
all human and non-human resources required to offer health records &
information management services, research and training in the hospital
- Participate in
the recruitment and disciplinary action and processes of health records
and information management staff in the hospital
- Coordinate and
provide health records & information management services and service
delivery in the health records and information management department of
the hospital ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality,
quantity and compliance
- Supervise
health records & information management staff together with their
services, in the department of the hospital to ensure that they offer
timely services within the expected standards of quantity and quantity
complying with the established ethics and regulations
- Ensure and
coordinate continuous training and development of health records &
information management staff for their effective and efficient performance
and productivity
- Coordinate and
provide health records & information management research and training
within the hospital
- Offer health
records & information management services advice to the hospital
executive and other sections/departments and the general public in the
appropriate media
- Monitor and
evaluate progress and achievement of the health records and information
management department and services, research and training programs in the
hospital, prepare and disseminate periodic reports appropriately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in
Health records & information management or related degree from a
recognised institution
- Masters in
Health records & information management or related degree from a
recognised institution
- At least three
(3) years’ working experience as a Senior Health Records & Information
Management Officer, two (2) of which should be Head of Department in a
reputable hospital.
- Computer
literate
- Knowledge of
relevant legislations
- Knowledge of
professional standards
- Proven track
record of Laboratory research and training in a reputable institution
Additional Skills /
Requirements
- Communication
skills
- Leadership
skills
- Analytical
skills
- Organisational
skills
- Ability to work
under pressure
- Must pass the
integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical
scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees
should write directly to:
Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 1st November 2016.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
