Senior Medical Records Officer

Reference: HRM 72/173/33 - Butabika NRMH

Reports to: Principal Hospital Administrator

Qualifications: Bachelors’ Degree in Records and Information Management (BRIM) OR Library

and Information Science (BLIS) OR Records and Archives Management (BRAM)

from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years’ working experience as Medical Records Officer in

Government. Other

Good communication, counseling and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Ensure that records on patients are received, documented, classified and b) stored. c) Conduct periodic audit of records and records systems. d) Ensure confidentiality and safety of records.

e) Avail records/information on patients to authorized persons and observe. f) Control of access to records/information by unauthorized persons. g) Ensure that essential equipment and other supplies are available. h) Participate in research activities. i) Promote observance of the professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics by j) staff under him or her. k) Plan, budget, manage, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate medical records l) activities in the Hospital. m) Manage and account for allocated resources. n) Prepare and submit periodic reports to the Senior Medical Records o) Officer. p) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.