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KEMRI / CDC Research and Public Health Collaboration

Vacancy No: K43/04/2013

Program description: This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) whose mission is to conduct research and

program evaluation in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

It is within this mandate that the program has a vacancy for a Medical Records Technologist in the International Emerging Infectious Program-Tabitha Clinic.

Position: Computer Technologist III - 1 Position
MR 7
Location: Tabitha Clinic- Kibera
Reports to: Clinic Administrator

Essential Requirements: Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics or equivalent Proficiency in standard office tools will be required. A minimum of one year experience with Patient Electronic Health System.

Desirable Qualities:
    Attention to details and good work ethics
    Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical records and observe good clinical practice (GCP)
    Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations, and strong internal motivation essential
    Be able to prioritize tasks and meet set deadlines.
    Be able to work well in a team
    Proficiency in excel, Access or other database applications, and internet research.
    Hard working, diligent and ready to work in a multidisciplinary environment
    Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills
    Experience with electronic household survey data collection in Kibera.
    Knowledge of computer programming languages e.g. Visual Basic or SQL will be an advantage
    Training on Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities and Specific Tasks:
The Computer Technologist will report to clinic Manager and perform the following tasks;
    Overseeing the registration of/verification of registration information of persons enrolled in the surveillance program.
    Facilitating cross working relationship between the field office, data office and the clinic to ensure accurate data and timely communication.
    Maintain records for all non surveillance patients as well as for those missing in the database
    Communicate closely with clinic team to ensure priority task are completed.
    Deal with routine problems or issues related to the Electronic Health system that arise in the course of data handling.
    Work closely with the programmer to ensure that the Electronic Health system runs smoothly.
    Verifying and reconciling clinic visit forms received from the clinicians to ensure completion and accuracy of demographics
    Perform other duties as assigned

Applications are due no later than: 9th May 2013 to:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578,
Kisumu.

Or email to recruitment@kemricdc.org

or log into our web www.jobs.cdckemri.org

Applications MUST include the following: Letter of Application (Indicate Vacancy Number) Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses Copies of Certificates

Note: Applications must include copies of certificates/Transcripts. Applications without this will be disregarded.

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position are strongly advised to access an internal candidate application form available in the CDC Intranet; print and process it through the project Managers and attach it before forwarding application to HR.

The KEMRI/CDC Program is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including, application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to: 0701112145