(a) Required Qualifications
Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Medical Records or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Must have computer skills.

(b) Duties and Responsibilities
i. Receives and register patients and direct them on where to go for attention.
ii. Gives appointments to patients.

iii. Issues files and identification cards to patients. ,
iv. Receives files for patients and collecting files from the ward.
v. Updates information on admissions, discharges and deaths.
vi. Creates and maintaining index in alphabetical order and tracing missing files.
vii. Facilitates availability of records and statistical data for carrying out research.
viii. Assists in designing and maintaining a system for numbering, filing, storage retrieval of patients’ files and other documents.
IX. Assists in periodic arranging of files into shelves.
x. Collects and preparing daily and monthly statistical returns.
xi. Maintains procedures for tracing misfiled and lost case-notes and other documents.
xii. Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned by his/her superior.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS:
Applicants must attach an upto date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter
and marked on the envelope.
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates/ transcripts as’ follows:
Postgraduate Degree First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates.
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
Computer Certificates where applicable.
Professional Certificates from respective boards where applicable.
One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.
Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation offorged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign Countries should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) – {Degree Level} or National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) – {Diploma Level} or National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) – {Secondary Education}
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed the date of the interview

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE
FOLLOWING ADDRESS on or before 4.00 p.m on 17th October, 2016 (i.e. Deadline for receiving applications)
THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, HOSPITAL SERVICES,
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSI1;Y OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES – MUHAS,
P.O. BOX 65001,

DARES SALAAM.