Standard Specialist Hospital is a 24-hour secondary services hospital in the heart of Kano State that provides high-quality healthcare services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Medical Records Department

Location: Tarauni, Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the Medical Records Department.
• Ensure all medical records (physical and electronic) are complete, accurate, secure, and easily accessible to authorized personnel.
• Supervise staff scheduling, training, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, MOH guidelines, and legal requirements.
• Oversee timely reporting of communicable diseases and medical documentation.
• Coordinate audits and quality improvement projects.
• Liaise with IT on Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system matters.
• Monitor department costs and vendor contracts.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage feedback or complaints.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Health Information Management / Record Management or related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years working in a hospital Medical Records department, with 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Certifications:Trained in ICD coding (diagnosis and procedures).

Skills:

• Strong leadership and people management.
• Knowledge of MOH, PDPA, and hospital accreditation standards.
• Good understanding of EMR systems and medical record handling.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2025.