Health Records Officer

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.