SENIOR PRINCIPAL HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICER (3 POSTS) at KNH

SENIOR PRINCIPAL HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICER, JOB GROUP KNH5 (3 POST)

Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to Chief Principal, Health Information in the
provision of Health Records and Information Services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities
a) Coordinate and review health records and information management policies and
guidelines;
b) Develop specifications for health record supplies to facilitate procurement;
c) Provide technical and professional guidance on health records and information
management;
d) Participate in planning and budgeting for the health records management;
e) Coordinating training and development of staff with the department;
f) Oversee the execution of the approved work plans and budgets in the department;
g) Ensure Maintenance of safety and confidentiality of records and information;
h) Participate in succession planning by coaching and mentorship of staff in the
department;
i) Prepare and submit monthly and annual departmental performance reports;
j) Developing health data quality audit tools;
k) Develop health records monitoring and evaluation tools;
l) Participate in the review of health records and information systems;
m) Design medical and surgical indices;
n) Providing advice on disclosure, confidentiality, security and exchange of health
records and information;
o) Develop health records standard operating procedures (sops);
p) Supervise conduct of staff performance appraisal in health records and information
department;
q) Facilitating design and implementation of medical records forms;
r) Train, supervise, guide and mentor of staff and trainees deployed in the
department;
s) Analyze health information data and compile reports
t) Disseminate clinical data reports
u) Coordinate quality management systems and occupational health safety audits in
the department;
v) Participate in various departmental and hospital multidisciplinary committee
meetings;
w) Prepare departmental budget and procurement plan;
x) Monitor the implementation of procurement plan in line with set laws; and
y) Participate in departmental Technical Evaluation Committees.

Qualifications and Experience
a) Master in any of the following disciplines; Health Records and Information
Management, Health Informatics, Information Science; Information Technology or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
b) Bachelor in Health Records and Information Management or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution;
c) Registered with a relevant professional body;
d) Leadership/Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution; and
e) Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, with not less than three (3) years as a
Principal Health Information Officer or in a comparable position.

Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements are
requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH Website https://knh.or.ke/
 The application form together with a detailed C.V indicating
qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and
certificates which MUST be SERIALIZED should sent on or before 22nd December,
2025 to the address below: or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at the KNH Administration block -

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI

“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.

NB:
1. Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to
comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010:
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• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance
“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION

Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta National Hospital, Human Resource Division will contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through Telephone number 0780433080 only.