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Head of Medical Records Department
Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Head of Medical Records Department
About the Role
Immaculate Heart of Mary Specialist Hospital is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to lead the Medical Records Department. This critical position oversees a fully digitalized medical records system, ensuring accurate, secure, and efficient management of patient information in line with best practices, regulatory requirements, and the hospital's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Medical Records Department, comprising the Medical Records Unit, Hospital Reception, and Customer Support Unit
- Transform patient data into meaningful insights that support clinical decision-making
- Improve service delivery and identify emerging health and medical trends
- Enable the hospital to achieve its mission through effective data management
- Report directly to the Chief Information Management Officer (CIMO)
- Provide strong leadership and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Foster effective collaboration across hospital departments
Required Qualifications
- Qualified Health Information Manager
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a structured healthcare institution
- Proven competence in digital health records management