Health Records and Information Technologist at Kenya Medical Research Institute

Kenya Medical Research Institute

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Total Positions:2
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Minimum Education: Diploma
Job Location: Mtwapa, Kenya
Posted on: September 26, 2023
Last Date: October 12, 2023

Job Description

Project description
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Centre for Respiratory Diseases
Research would like to fill the following vacancy in the Clinical Trials Studies to
be conducted at the KEMRI-Mtwapa Clinical Research Site in Kilifi County.

Vacancy No. CRDR/09/09/23

JOB GRADE: KMR 8

REPORTING TO: Site Coordinator

Person specification:
For appointment to this grade the candidate must have:
• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology or any other
relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application; and

Skills and Abilities:
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collecting clinical\research data
• Coding and indexing of records as per the stipulated requirements
• Availing data in aid of research
• Storing and retrieving of medical and research records
• Maintaining safe custody and confidentiality of records and information
• Appraising of records; and preparing reports.

Terms of Employment
One (1) year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service with a probation
period for the first 3 months. Salary is as per the stated KEMRI scale.