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The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) is a State-owned University established under the Universities Act 2012. Located in a conducive academic environment in Karen, approximately 20km from Nairobi City Centre, CUK is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Medical Records Officer to join their team and manage the medical records within the university's health services in Nairobi.
Medical Records Officer
Job Overview
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Karen)
- Positions Available: 1
- Employment Type: Contract
- Deadline: June 3, 2025
- 💰 Salary: Not provided in the advertisement (as per the University's scheme of service).
Job Summary
The Co-operative University of Kenya is seeking a Medical Records Officer to manage and maintain accurate and confidential medical records for students, faculty, and staff within the university's health services. The successful candidate will be responsible for organizing, storing, and retrieving medical information, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating efficient healthcare delivery within the university community in Nairobi.
Duties & Responsibilities (Not explicitly detailed, but typically include):
- Establishing and maintaining efficient systems for the management of medical records, both electronic and physical.
- Ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of patient medical records.
- Organizing, storing, and retrieving medical records in a timely and efficient manner.
- Implementing and adhering to policies and procedures related to medical records management.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements regarding medical records.
- Processing requests for medical information in accordance with established protocols.
- Maintaining the security of medical records to protect patient privacy.
- Assisting in the preparation of statistical reports related to medical records.
- Utilizing electronic medical records (EMR) systems effectively.
- Participating in the development and implementation of EMR systems and updates.
- Training staff on proper medical records management procedures.
- Liaising with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and complete documentation.
- Being flexible and ready to work according to assigned duty schedules.
- Demonstrating excellent customer service skills when assisting patients and staff with medical records inquiries.
- Being willing to work with the youth (students).
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a Diploma in Medical Records and Information Technology or equivalent qualifications from an accredited or recognized institution.
- Must be a member of the Association of Medical Records Officers.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Be flexible and ready to work according to duty allocation.
- Must be willing to work with the youth.
- Should not have a record of professional misconduct.
- Any specialization will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are directed to apply through the Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) staff portal: staffportal.cuk.ac.ke.
📌 Note: Please adhere to the application instructions provided on the CUK staff portal. The Co-operative University of Kenya is located in Karen, Nairobi.
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