Health Records And Information Officer

The HRIO is responsible for providing support to the health facilities in medical documentation, data management, data analysis and reportin
Qualifications and Requirements
For an appointment to the post of HRIO, a candidate must;
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

Responsibilities

Documentation and reporting

Ensure the 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

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 2 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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