CHS Health Records and Information Officer Jobs in Nyeri (10 Positions)

The HRIO is responsible for providing support to the health facilities in medical documentation, data management, data analysis and reporting


Key responsibilities:

Documentation and reporting

  • Ensure availability of necessary data collection and reporting tools at the facility.
  • This will include patient cards/files, registers, reporting tools, databases
  • Maintain data security and confidentiality
  • Guide the facility staff on effective data management especially on correct and complete documentation
  • Ensure all required data summaries and facility reports are complete, accurate and timely
  • Reporting for the facilities through DHIS
  • Participate in data collection for program monitoring and research


    Data quality audits

  • Review data prior to submission to DHRIO/ uploading into DHIS
  • Scheduling and participating in facility data quality audits
  • Cleaning EMR and DHIS data


    Computerization

  • Ensure the facility EMR is up-to-date
  • Perform regular back-up of EMRs


    Data utilization

  • Assist in compilation of ad-hoc or systematic data analysis, and share with the facility staff during MDT meetings
  • Support innovative ways of data presentation to ensure maximum and timely utilization

    Qualifications and Requirements

    For appointment to the post of HRIO, a candidate must;

  • Be in possession of at least a certificate in Health Records and Information from a recognized medical training college. A diploma in Health records will have added advantage.
  • Work experience as an HRIO at a health setting
  • Work experience with EMRs at a health setting is an added advantage
  • Should be self-motivated
  • Should have good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Successful candidates will be supervised by their respective hospital/facility health management team (HMT) from the Ministry of
  • Health in conjunction with the CHS Program team.

    How to apply


    Applications should include the following

  • Cover letter and current CV with names and telephone contacts of at least three (3) referees
  • Copies of academic and professional certificates
  • Photocopy of ID
  • Testimonials/ Recommendation


    Interested applicants who meet the minimum criteria are invited to email their applications to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title as the subject line by 5.00PM on or before Thursday, June 21, 2018.

    For more information and job application details, see; CHS Health Records and Information Officer Jobs in Nyeri (10 Positions)


    Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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