The seat of the County Government – Marsabit town, is situated 270Kms north of Isiolo town, with most trading and urban centers within the county ranging from 60Kms to over 300Kms from Marsabit town. Marsabit town sits at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level. Marsabit town is situated on the Nairobi-Addis Ababa highway, hosting the county headquarters and bordering the Marsabit National Park. In order to attract skilled workers, potential entrepreneurs, and also tap into the immense benefits of the LAPSSET project, Marsabit town requires urgent attention in holistic planning which the county government is committed to providing.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more senior and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Storing and retrieving medical records and documents;
• Preparing clinics;
• Updating bed bureau;
• Editing Patient case records;
• Capturing data from service points;
• Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
• Balancing daily bed returns;
• Maintaining patient Master Index;
• Scheduling of patients to the consultants and specialty clinics;
• Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures;
• Indexing diseases and surgical procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine;
• Compiling medical reports; sharing of health information with other stakeholders;
• Analyzing data;
• Compiling biodata and preparing medical records and reports.

Requirements for Appointment

 For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Records and Information Management from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Personal Qualities

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good organizational and supervisory skills