Health Information Assistant
Assist in health information management and data reporting
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Overview
Assist in health information management and data reporting
You have:
- Diploma or certificate in Medical records and Health Management Information System from a recognized institution with at least one year of progressive experience in health record management.
- Applied Knowledge in use of HMIS/HIS data tools.
- Good Computer skills including Ms Excel and Word.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum 1 year work experience in a busy health setting.
- Ability to completely record, accurately compile and produce timely reports.
- Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage).
- Flexible and able to work with a team in a dynamic and diverse environment.
Work Arrangement:
Job Description
Job Overview
Under the guidance and supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the Health Information Assistant will be based in the field-Health Facility and shall be responsible for providing smooth flow and access to information through records management for action and decision making.
S/he will record data, provide guidance on data recording, compilation, use, reporting and management. S/he will produce and submit Periodic health activity reports.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure availability and use of Standard/revised HMIS/HIS data tools at all departments of the health facility.
• Providing guidance on use of the HMIS/HIS data tools to ensure completeness, consistency, and correctness in filling the registers.
• Register all patients, classify/tally and summarize the data according to the acceptable reporting formats.
• Promptly provide data on notifiable/integrated disease surveillance and response.
• Prepare and timely submit daily, weekly and monthly data from all facility departments for making reports.
• Provide feedback to the facility staff on health service provision for decision making.
• Enter data into the electronic database.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to staff by organizing CME sessions, mentorships and review meetings on data management.
• Participate in capacity building activities (Trainings, Orientations, Mentorship, meetings etc).
• Adhering to Professional Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
• Diploma or certificate in Medical records and Health Management Information System from a recognized, licensed and accredited institution with at least one year of progressive experience in health record management –Essential.
• Applied Knowledge in use of HMIS/HIS data tools.
• Good Computer skills including Ms Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum 1 year work experience in a busy health setting.
• Ability to completely record, accurately compile and produce timely reports.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage).
• Flexible and able to work with team in a dynamic and diverse environment.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage multiple data reporting tasks under a tight deadline. | This question assesses your time management and prioritization skills in a busy health facility environment. | Highlight your ability to stay organized, how you set priorities, and the outcome of your efforts. |
| How do you ensure data accuracy when entering health records? | The interviewer wants to know your methods for maintaining data integrity and accuracy. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you have trained or mentored others in data management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to prepare reports for senior management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback or criticism from your supervisors regarding your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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