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