Health Records and Information Officer

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 senior and experienced officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Receiving and documenting patients at hospital reception; registering and booking appointments for patients to clinics and consultants;
• Storing and retrieving medical records documents; preparing clinics; updating the bed bureau;
• Editing patient case records: gathering data from different sources; capturing data from service points;
• Maintaining record safety and confidentiality;
• Storing and retrieving medical records; balancing daily bed returns; creating and maintaining a master index;
• Updating the patient master index; directing patients to relevant clinics; scheduling patients to consultants and specialty clinics;
• Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine; and
• Preparing health records and reports.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized institution; and
• Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a relevant professional body.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the Google Forms link provided. All applications must be received on or before 8th July, 2026.

Important Information to All Applicants

• Applications and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5 MB.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and professional documents during the interview.
• Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254715 052 052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
• Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
• The County Government of Laikipia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Applications shall be addressed to:

The Secretary/CEO,

Laikipia County Public Service Board,

P.O Box 52-20300,

NYAHURURU.