International Medical Corps (IMC) Latest Jobs in Kenya | HIS Officer, Hospital Administrator, Records Officer and Data Clerk Jobs

 

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life through healthcare interventions and related activities that build local capacity in hard to reach areas, and saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief programs.

IMC is anticipating a scale up of programming to meet the needs of the increased refugee population in Dadaab Camp Complex and is looking for qualified candidates to take up the following positions:

HIS Officer (1)

Will be based in Dadaab and will have the following duties and responsibilities:-

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Collect and compile data and indicators of progress of programs;
• Transmit reports periodically and on request of the supervisor;
• Check the completeness of good tools (registers, forms, reports, etc.) and ensure the validity of data;
• Ensure quality and proper management of data:
• Correct use of tools for collecting and analyzing data (records, files, reports, etc.).
• Material requirements planning (registers, forms, reports, etc.) and supply;
• Participate in the design of databases and tools for collecting and analyzing data;
• Participate in ongoing training sessions, team meetings and identify successes, problems and solutions for improving data management;
• Help carry out other activities related to data management and information at the request of the supervisor;
• Perform any other duties deemed appropriate by his/her supervisor

Qualifications required:-

• University degree in social sciences, public health or equivalent
• Past experience in managing database;
• Ability to use software for collecting and analyzing data (Excel and Access);
• Ability to assume the responsibilities independently with minimal technical supervision;
• Excellent organizational skills, accuracy and ability to work in teams;
• Knowledge of English required. Somali speaking desirable.
• Experience working with an NGO

Hospital Administrator (1)

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Monitor performance and attendance of Incentive staff at the hospital
• Responsible for ensuring that all incentive /temporary workers contracts are signed and understood by both parties and time sheets are completed by all staff and submitted on time
• Assists the doctors and nurses in ensuring that there are enough staff in the hospital wards
• Liaise with IMC finance to ensure that all staff, including incentive workers, receive their salary and payments on time
• Work with each hospital department and field logistics to ensure no stock out of supplies and consumables in the hospital
• Supervise support staff to ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the hospital and its surroundings
• Work with logistics team to ensure that hospital has enough power and water supply at all times
• Represent the administration in the panel for any incentives interviews held at camp level
• Perform any other duties deemed appropriate by his /her supervisor.

Qualifications Required:-

• University degree in social sciences, public health or equivalent;
• Past experience working in hospital in similar capacity
• Computer literate
• Ability to assume the responsibilities independently with minimal technical supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy
• Ability to work in teams
• Good interpersonal skills and good conflict management skills
• Knowledge of English required. Somali speaking desirable
• Experience working with an NGO

Records Officer (1)

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Files all medical records promptly and appropriately
• Ensures that all box files and other records are up-to-date and filed in a safe, orderly and accessible manner
• Ensure that the records section has adequate supplies and materials at all times
• Prepare and submit monthly report in a timely manner
• Prepare medical certificates according to records for signature of appropriate medical staff, as needed
• Files and maintains medical records/documents.
• Establish and maintain records management system appropriate for the services provided
• Perform any other duties deemed appropriate by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications Required:-

• University degree in social sciences, public health or equivalent;
• Past experience in hospital records management preferred;
• Ability to use software for collecting and analyzing data (Excel and Access);
• Ability to assume the responsibilities independently with minimal technical supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and accuracy
• Ability to work in teams
• Knowledge of English required. Somali speaking desirable
• Experience working with an NGO

Data Clerk (1)

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Responsible for input of data generated from the hospital and clinics
• Ensure that all data entry are completed in a timely manner, and following up with the pertinent staff for any missing data or for clarification
• Maintains and regularly updates databases, using appropriate software;
• Assist in the coding of forms as needed
• Provides output of reports, tables and graphs;
• Participate in data compilation and report preparation;
• Together and under the supervision of HIS Officer, monitor use of data collection tools
• Assist in the conduct of trainings on information management
• Any other appropriate work that will be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications Required:-

• Diploma in Information Technology;
• Good communications skills
• Ability to work in a team but capable of working independently when needed
• Experience in health records information is an added advantage;
• Computer skills required, specifically with MS Excel & MS Access.

Qualified and interested candidates to submit applications by e-mail only which should include

(1) Application letter,

(2) Current C.V. with telephone number and E-mail address

(3) Three referees with contact numbers and e-mail addresses

not later than Thursday, 6th October, 2011 to jobs@imcafrica.org.

Any attachments apart from the above mentioned will lead to disqualification of the application.

Due to the urgency of filling these positions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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