Medical Records Technologist (8 positions)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT KEMRI/CDC PROGRAM

Opening date 08/01/2010 Vacancy No.K05/01/2010

Program description: The GAP Treat/ARV program, under the KEMRI/CDC program, is supporting provision of HIV Care and Treatment services in Nyanza PGH, Siaya, Gem, Ugenya, Bondo and Rarieda districts. Due to its continued growth, the program has 8 openings for a Health Records Technologist.

POSITION: Medical Records Technologist (8 positions) –MR 7 (Job Group K)

Location: Siaya, Ugenya, Gem, Bondo and Rarieda districts.

Reports to: Facility Health Records and Information Officer and PSC in charge


Essential Qualifications

* Diploma in Health records and information system, Diploma in IT or any other related field
* At least one year relevant working experience in data collection, entry, management, (including basic analysis) and reporting.
* Must haves skills in Microsoft packages(Word processing and spreadsheet)

Desirable

* Experience in database management
* Ability to work with minimal supervision to plan, coordinate, and supervise data management networks and systems.
* Excellent written/oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills.
* Ability to work well in a team, and be able to collaborate well with the Ministry of Health and other partners.
* Fluency in English, written and spoken.
* Experience in NASCOP and PEPFAR reporting structure and tools is an added advantage.



JOB SUMMARY: S/he will work at the HIV Clinic within Siaya, Ugenya, Gem, Bondo and Rarieda districts.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION: S/he will be based in the designated HIV Care and treatment clinics and will have responsibility for all activities related to data on HIV/AIDS and TB.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. With guidance from the KEMRI GAP HIV Care and treatment data manager and in liaison with MOH, DHMT and KEMRI clinical teams, assist in collecting (including ensuring accuracy and timeliness), collating, analysis and disseminating HIV/AIDS, TB and other relevant data.
2. Coordinate use of an electronic medical records system, including data entry, verification, and quality checks.
3. Ensure availability, use and ownership of relevant data collection tools within KEMRI/CDC supported health facilities.
4. Assist in strengthening of referral systems by ensuring utilization of referral forms within the districts
5. Assist Data manager in identifying data related training needs, and organizing/coordinating relevant trainings.
6. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Health facility Records and Information Officer or the Patient Support Centre in charge

Terms of Employment: The contract is for one year renewable as per KEMRI scheme of service and a Probation period for the first 3 months. Remuneration: Compensation is negotiable within a relevant grade, based on educational levels, relevant experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications should include the following:

* Letter of Application (INDICATE VACANCY NUMBER)
* Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
* Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
* Copies of Certificates and Transcripts
* Contact telephone number

Applications are due no later than 23/01/2010 To: Human Resource Manager, KEMRI/CDC Program, P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu. Or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through their project Managers and attach it before forwarding their application to HR.

* Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

People who read this post also read :