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Assistant Medical Records OfficerNew!

Category

Records Management

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nakaseke, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/2/2026
28 days left

Employer / Company

Nakaseke District Local Government logo
Nakaseke District Local Government
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Description (Public)

The Assistant Medical Records Officer organises and safeguards patient records at a district health facility, supporting retrieval, filing and reporting so that clinical and management decisions rest on complete records.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Register, file, retrieve and track patient records in the records unit.
  • Maintain confidentiality and controlled access to patient files.
  • Compile and submit health facility statistics and reports in time.
  • Support data capture and verification in the health management information system.
  • Supervise filing clerks and records attendants in the unit.
  • Support medical records audits and quality improvement activities.
  • Advise facility management on records management standards.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Diploma or degree in Medical Records Management, Health Information Management or a related field.
  • Experience in a health records unit is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Uganda's health information and reporting systems.
  • Computer literacy including spreadsheets and data entry.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Confidentiality in handling patient information.
  • Filing and retrieval discipline.
  • Reporting and analytical skills.
  • Supervision of junior records staff.

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