Medical Records Assistant(Uganda Red Cross Society)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job title: Medical Records Assistant
Post(s):3
Organisation: Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)
Duty Station: Arua, Lira and Moroto, Uganda
Reports to: Blood Donor Recruitment Manager
Job Grade: UR 7.2
Deadline: 22nd November, 2013
About URCS:
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) the leading National Humanitarian Organization in Uganda and a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is seeking to recruit dynamic, self-motivated individuals to fill the enlisted positions; following the support received from the Joint Population Program – financed by DFID through the World Health Organization (WHO) to Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS); to establish three new blood collection teams in Lira, Arua and Moroto Districts. URCS has therefore, been entrusted by UBTS to contract and jointly implement activities for this program. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.

Job Summary:
The Medical Records Assistant will be responsible for maintaining blood bank data while strictly adhering to the ethics and code of conduct to maintain confidentiality at all times

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Keeps records and information on blood bank operations in the regional blood bank.
    Maintains the blood donor data bank records.
    Adheres to code of conduct and ethics.
    Participates in research activities.
    Imparts knowledge and skills to staff.
    Compiles and submits periodic returns on blood bank collections as required.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should hold an O’ Level or A’ Level Certificate and a Diploma in Computer Studies
    Certificate in Medical Records will be an added advantage.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
    Knowledge of local language is an added advantage.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates can address applications with curriculum vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic documents, telephone/email contact to:
The Interim Secretary General,
Uganda Red Cross Society,
P.O. Box 494, Rubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda.

Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification