Health Information Assistant
Arua
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Arua
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Administrative support
- Closing Date: 2025-02-04
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
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.
•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.
Deadline for receiving applications is 4th February 2025.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.