Requisition ID: req57142 Job Title: Health Information Assistant Sector: Health Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: Not Applicable Location: Arua, Uganda Work Arrangement: Job Description 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. 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. Please note:Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. Deadline for receiving applications is4thFebruary 2025.