Job Description
Reporting to the Facility In charge, the Health Records and Information Officer 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
Computerisation
Ensure the facility EMR is up-to-date
Perform regular back-up of EMRs
Data utilisation
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 utilisation
Qualifications and Requirements
Be in possession of at least a diploma in Health Records and Information from a recognized medical training college.
Work experience as a 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
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title as, Health Records and Information Officer: CHSI/HRIO/02/2021 by 5.00 PM Friday, October 01, 2021.
Apply via :
vacancies@chskenya.org
