JOB DETAILS:
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.

Minimum Qualifications:
• 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.