Emily Okoth
@emilyokoth
Dedicated health records professional skilled in data management, patient care, and reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated health records and data management professional with hands-on experience in clinical settings, data entry, cleaning, analysis, and routine reporting. I have supported multiple hospitals and health organizations in maintaining accurate patient records, using MOH tools, and contributing to DHIS reporting while delivering strong customer care.
My background includes a Diploma in Health Records and IT, short courses in Monitoring and Evaluation, and practical roles as a volunteer receptionist, data entry intern, and research data collector. I bring reliable recordkeeping, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to improve data quality and support facility operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Volunteer Receptionist
Wema Unity Healthcare Limited
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)
Managed patient reception, maintained records and hospital cleanliness, and produced monthly reports to support clinic operations.
Data Entry Intern
SCORE
Apr 2019 - Aug 2019 (4 months)
Performed data entry and cleaning, analyzed data and produced daily and monthly reports to support program monitoring.
Research Data Collector
Homa-Bay County Hospital
Apr 2018 - Apr 2018 (0 months)
Collected research data in clinical settings to support health studies and program evaluations.
Health Records Trainee
Webuye District Hospital
Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 (3 months)
Collected and entered service delivery data, performed disease coding and indexing, and managed patient records and DHIS reports during practical attachment.
Health Records Trainee
Bungoma District Hospital
Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 (3 months)
Recorded and entered clinical data across service points, performed disease coding and patient registration during practical attachment.
Health Records Trainee
Kitale District Hospital
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014 (3 months)
Managed patient records, performed data entry and disease coding, and supported front-line patient services during practical attachment.
Customer Care Officer
Firstnet (K) Ltd
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Handled front-office customer service, managed staff records and daily reports, prepared daily deposits and maintained customer relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Medical Training College
Short Course, Monitoring and Evaluation
2019 - 2019
Completed a short course in Monitoring and Evaluation focused on program monitoring, data collection, and evaluation methods.
Kenya Medical Training College (Siaya Campus)
Diploma, Health Records and Information Technology
2016 - 2018
Completed a Diploma in Health Records and IT with practical training in health records management and information technology.
Kenya Medical Training College (Siaya Campus)
Certificate, Health Records and Information Technology
2014 - 2016
Completed a Certificate in Health Records and IT covering medical records management and basic health information systems.
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Certificate, Computer Applications
2013 - 2014
Achieved an ICDL certificate demonstrating proficiency in standard computer packages and basic IT skills.
Eregi Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Secondary Education
2009 - 2012
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Ng'iya Girls Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2001 - 2008
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
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