Medical Records Officer
Reporting to the Principal Medical
Officer, the job holder will be responsible for creating new medical records
and retrieve existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders
and contents; assigning and recording new record numbers; verifying existing
record numbers; inputting and recording locations to the system and delivering
records when needed.
Responsibilities
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Gathers patient information by
collecting demographic information
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Maintains master patient index by completing
the assigned portion of daily audit trail corrects and communicate problems
according to established procedures.
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Initiates a medical record by
creating and processing the patient care record folder.
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Maintain record availability by
processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off procedures;
facilitating chart location activities.
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Retrieve medical records by following
chart-out procedures; documenting reasons charts cannot be retrieved for
statistical and follow-up purposes.
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Keep health care providers informed
by communicating availability or unavailability of the record.
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Maintain quality results by following
Health Center standards.
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Maintain continuity of work
operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing
needs.
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Maintain patient confidence by
keeping patient records information confidential.
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Serves and protects the Health Center
by adhering to professional standards, University policies and procedures.
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Enhance medical records and clinic
reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
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Undertake other duties commensurate
with the classification and scope of the position as required.
Qualifications
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An undergraduate degree in health
records and Information management from an accredited university.
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A current First Aid Certificate
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results;
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Confidentiality and integrity;
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Proficiency in computer applications;
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Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
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Relationship builder & effective
negotiator;
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Good communication skills;
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Self-motivated;
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Attention to detail;
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Adaptability and reliability
Housing
Officer
The United States International
University – Africa is the largest, private, secular university in East and
Central Africa catering to over 6000 students representing 69 nationalities,
and with a global network of over 11,000 alumni.
It is also the only other university
in Africa to receive local and American accreditation of degree programs.
Roles
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Co-ordinate room allocation &
billing system.
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Inspect, approve and recommend
alternative off campus accommodation facilities.
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Supervise the maintenance, general
cleanliness and security of the hostel facilities & property.
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Ensure the health and safety of
students.
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Supervise receptionists and room
attendants.
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Generate and supervise the
implementation of resident student entertainment programs on and off campus.
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Generate and maintain incidents
records and reports for hostel usage.
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Oversee the efficient and effective
delivery of laundry services.
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Supervise laundry staff and oversee
the supervision of work studies.
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Manage the laundry budget.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences
/ Hospitality Management;
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Proficiency in computer applications;
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Served for a minimum of 3 years as
Officer;
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Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
·
Shown merit and ability as reflected
in work performance and results.
·
Confidentiality and integrity;
·
Proficiency in computer applications;
·
Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
·
Relationship builder & effective
negotiator;
·
Good communication skills;
·
Self-motivated;
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Attention to detail;
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Adaptability and reliability
Office
Administrator
Reporting to the Director –
Administration, the job holder will often act as the Director’s first point of
contact with people from both inside and outside the University
Responsibilities
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Serving as a point of contact and
answering employee questions.
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Organizing, maintaining diaries and
making appointments of Administration Division.
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Effectively arrange and coordinate
all activities/Errands in the office.
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Setting appointments and arranging
meetings for the Director Administration.
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Requisition of departmental
utilities.
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Prepare and process payment
requisition for casuals in the HR department
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Responding to incoming mails.
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Creating and distributing documents
as per the divisional requirements.
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Compiling various reports and
spreadsheets to ensure the Director is well prepared for meetings.
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Orients new employees by providing
orientation information packets.
Qualifications
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An undergraduate degree in Business
Administration, Business Studies or equivalent from an accredited university;
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At least 3 years’ experience in
relevant administrative ;work
Personal Attributes &
Competencies
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Must be adept at problem-solving,
including being able to identify issues and resolve programs in a timely manner
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Must possess strong interpersonal
skills
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Must be able to communicate clearly,
both written and verbally.
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Must be able to effectively read and
interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and
skillfully gather and analyze information
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Must be able to prioritize and plan
work activities as to use time efficiently
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Must be organized, accurate,
thorough, and able to monitor work for quality.
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Must be dependable, able to follow
instructions.
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Must be able to improve performance
through management feedback
Laboratory
Technician
USIU seeks to recruit in the
following job position
Responsibilities
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Supporting and advising students and
faculty on the appropriate use of IT resources in the Labs in order to provide
a positive learning experience
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Enforcing safe practices and
maintaining security of all hardware, network and data held and accessed, in
compliance with the university’s ICT policies
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Planning and undertaking scheduled
maintenance upgrades, cleaning of computers and audio visual equipment
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Prepare Lab schedule and time
allocation for computer labs
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Analyzing and recovering system when
malfunction occurs
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Supporting the roll-out of new
instructional software and applications
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Responding within agreed time limits
to call-outs
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Working continuously on a task until
completion (or referral to third parties, if appropriate)
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Prioritizing and managing many open
cases at one time;
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Obtaining replacement on fixtures or
fittings
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Identifying possible ICT requirements
and solutions
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Maintain a complete and up-to-date
inventory and asset register of all SST computers, servers, consumables,
networking equipment and the relevant software accompanying them used for
instructional purposes
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Coordinates and schedules work with
vendor service providers in consultation with program director
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In consultation with faculty develop
lab manuals for lab based courses
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Providing periodic reports relevant
for monitoring and evaluation
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Attending meetings and facilitating
training sessions where relevant
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Maintain compliance with all USIU-A
policies and procedures
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Perform related duties as assigned by
supervisor
Qualifications
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Bachelor degree qualification in IT
or related field with relevant professional certifications i.e. Cisco,
Microsoft, Linux, IT Security and programing, from an accredited university;
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At least two (2) years of relevant
post-qualification experience.
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Ability to think logically;
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Excellent listening and questioning
skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently with clients to
establish what the problem is and explain the solution;
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Ability to work well in a team
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Problem solving skills.
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Ability to prioritize workload
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Attention to detail.
Research
Officer
USIU seeks to recruit in the
following job position
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in the relevant
field from an accredited university;
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At least Three (3) years of
progressive experience in Research and Capacity Building in a reputable
organization.
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Proficiency in computer applications
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Strong knowledge of research
evaluation methodology , data quality assurance , analysis and reporting
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Good computer literacy and knowledge
of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as STATA,
SPSS, MS Excel,
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PowerPoint, Access and Word
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Strong written, verbal,
organizational and Interpersonal skills
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Qualitative and Quantitative research
skills.
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Ability to manage large and complex
databases
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Ability to teach complex statistical
concepts to non-statisticians
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Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills
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Ability to keep up with new
technology
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Confidentiality and integrity;
·
Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
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Self-motivated
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Attention to detail
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Adaptability and reliability
How to Apply
All other details such as key
responsibilities, minimum educational and professional qualifications as well
as desirable personal attributes and competencies can be found on our website
at www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs.
Incumbents will be expected to
continue upgrading their knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep
abreast of regulation/policy changes and trends in higher education.
If you have the requisite
qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and
progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.
Interested applicants must provide a
cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and
transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and
benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address by Thursday,
October 19, 2017.
Director of Administration,
United States International University – Africa
P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke
www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity
employer.United States International University – Africa
P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke
www.usiu.ac.ke/jobs