Job Title: 2 Medical Resources Officers – IDI Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: Infectious Diseases Institute
Job Location: Koboko Hospital and Arua Regional Referral Hospital
Vacancy Code: MRO-002
Classification: Fixed-term (Contract), full-time
Reporting to: ART In-charge with a link to the IDI M&E Officer
Salary: Commensurate with training and experience
Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) Uganda Profile:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. IDI has six operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab & Translational Lab), Global Health Security and Health System Strengthening.
Job Profile:
The Medical Records Officer shall be responsible for maintenance of up to date Uganda EMR (Open MRS) system with all patients’ records captured. They shall mentor district medical clerks in proper capture and management of HMIS data collected at health facilities and communities. They will provide support to the field office M&E officer in collection, entry, cleaning and analysis of data
Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintain an up to date site Electronic Data base, the Uganda EMR (Open MRS) system:
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- Enter all required records in electronic data base -Uganda EMR (Open MRS)
- Carry out data cleaning of all records entered
- Extract data from the system according to data requests availed.
- Troubleshoot and maintain the electronic systems
- Support the nearby Health Facilities with Data entry into Uganda EMR as assigned.
Support and mentor the health facility medical records clerks in the following:
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- Registration of all patients
- Recording patient visits and other registration data in appropriate HMIS tools
- Preparing patient files for the clinic day
- Filing all patient files at the end of the clinic and all laboratory test /results.
- Ensuring that the medical records room is orderly and all files accounted for
- Ensuring completeness, consistency and accuracy of data captured in the HMIS
- Timely compilation of the routine HMIS reports
- Ensuring availability of required HMIS tools i.e. registers, forms, guidelines etc.
Provide assistance to the M&E officer in the following tasks:
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- Perform data abstraction from the HMIS, EMR and other sources for project reporting.
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
The candidates should have;
- Degree in IT, IS, Statistics, Economics, QE, Population Studies or any data management related field
- At least two-year experience in data management and analysis
- Excellent communication and computer knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of Health Information Management Systems
- Accuracy skills
- Ability for teamwork
- Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.
How To Apply for IDI Uganda Jobs 2021
Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these position should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact.
Please follow this link https://idi.mak.ac.ug/hrms to apply for this position.
Deadline: 7th July 2021
Key Notes about IDI Uganda Jobs 2021:
1. IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
2. Internal candidates who meet the required specifications and have worked with IDI for a period of at least one year will be given priority.
3. Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document.
4. Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject line of your email.
5. Please note that if you DO NOT indicate the vacancy code as instructed above, your application will not be considered.
6. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Senior Human Resource Manager
Infectious Diseases Institute — IDI Knowledge Centre, Makerere University-Main Campus
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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