About this role
Health Records Officer
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Diploma
- Experience 1 year
- Location Turkana
- Job Field ICT / Computer , Medical / Healthcare
Responsibilities
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Health Records Management
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Register patients and create, update, and maintain outpatient (OPD) records.
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Ensure proper filing, retrieval, and secure storage of patient records.
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Maintain dispensary service registers, including OPD, MCH, immunization, and referral registers.
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Data & Reporting
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Compile and submit routine health data using approved Ministry of Health (MoH) reporting tools.
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Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of records and reports.
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Confidentiality & Compliance
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Uphold patient confidentiality and ethical handling of health information.
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Adhere to MoH policies, data protection requirements, and dispensary record-keeping guidelines.
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Support Services
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Provide timely access to patient records to support clinical service delivery.
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Support routine supervision, audits, and data quality improvement activities at the dispensary.
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Minimum qualifications & Experience
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Diploma in Health Records and Information Management (HRIM) or a related field.
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Registration with the Health Records and Information Managers Board (HRIMB) (will be an added advantage).
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At least one (1) year experience in a primary healthcare or dispensary setting preferred.
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