Records Assistant x 1 Based at supported health facilities in Butha-Buthe District
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Position Overview:
Working closely with the District information and Evaluation Officer and the health Centre’s health care providers, the Records Assistant will handle the filing and maintenance of the patient medical records/charts of the HIV program at the health centre where they are placed.
•Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain a filing system of the Health Centre’s Chronic Care/ART patient cards and/or other documents related to the HIV program
• On a daily basis pull out and re-file Chronic Care/Art cards of patients scheduled to come for services on the day
• Insert all relevant documents and forms in the Chronic Care/ART patients’ cards in accordance with the health facility’s requirements
• Working in collaboration with the health facility Clinician(s), update the HIV program registers ensuring completeness of the
required information
• Working in collaboration with the health facility Data Clerk, support the health facility to accurately compile its monthly reports
• Submit monthly (or as required) the health facility’s performance reports
• Coordinate health facility quarterly date reviews
• Coordinate quarterly data verification of all the reported data
• Pull out charts as needed for special reviews
• Review of records and registers when needed
• Ensure safe storage and strict confidentiality of all patient’s records/data at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Qualifications,
Work Experience and Key Competencies:
• Diploma in Statistics/Demography or any other related relevant field
• At least 2 years’ experience, training in keeping medical records is an added advantage
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word Office is required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the Records Assistant.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must email applications, including CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday, 19th March 2021
Please quote the position applying for on the subject matter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Citizens and residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.