Health Facility Data Abstractors at Flexi-Personnel

Duties and responsibilities:

• Obtain informed consent from participants visiting the health facility prior to linking patient information in the database.
• Obtain and check the patient files for information required for linkage with the NUHDSS database.
• Identify and link demographic characteristics of patients with the Nairobi Urban Health Demographic Surveillance System (NUHDSS) using Clinic Linkage software in the health facility.
• Update missing personal information required for linkage purposes with the NUHDSS database and document this in the patient file.
• Abstract and enter the patient’s health data into the Clinic Link Software.
• Ensure quality data is entered and participate in resolving queries as they arise.
• Ensure the computer is securely stored before leaving the health centre or clinic
• Perform other duties assigned/requested by the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in health records and information or related field.
• Have proven experience in data collection using electronic data capture tools.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili (verbal and written).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.