Health Records and Information Assistant III - 6 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Job Purpose

To provide accurate and timely patient registration, appointment scheduling, and health information management through the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) to support clinical decision-making, ensure data integrity, and maintain compliance with confidentiality and regulatory standards.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Head, Health Records & Information Services, the position holder will be responsible for the following:

• Registering patients and booking appointments through the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) to ensure accurate and timely data entry.
• Creating and maintaining electronic patient records within the HMIS for proper identification and continuity of care.
• Updating patient demographic and clinical information promptly in the HMIS to reflect current status.
• Retrieving patient records and reports electronically to support clinical decision-making and administrative processes.
• Gathering and compiling health data from the HMIS for reporting, analysis, and performance monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with data security, confidentiality, and integrity standards in all HMIS operations.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registered member of AMRO-K.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.