Head, Medical Records at a Reputable Multi-specialist Hospital - Dragnet Solutions Limited

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable multi-specialist hospital, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Medical Records

Location: Abuja

About the Role

• Leads the medical / health records function, ensuring accurate, confidential and accessible health information that supports clinical care, governance and managed-care processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential patient health records.
• Manage records workflows including registration, retrieval, filing, coding and retention.
• Ensure confidentiality and data protection in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act and internal policies.
• Support clinical care, billing, managed-care and reporting through timely records provision.
• Lead, supervise and appraise records staff and set records standards.
• Contribute to data quality, audit and service improvement.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of health information management and records practice appropriate to the role.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data-protection obligations.
• Competence in records systems, retrieval and (where applicable) clinical coding.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.Effective communication with clinical and administrative colleagues

Requirements
Education:

• A recognised qualification in health information management / health records (e.g. BSc Health Information Management, HND / Diploma in Health Records).
• Completion of any required internship/registration training and NYSC, or a valid exemption where applicable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of post-registration experience in health information/records management, including supervisory experience.
• Substantial post-registration experience in health records management practice, including experience at a senior or supervisory level.
• Demonstrable experience leading or coordinating a health records management team or unit. Experience in service organisation, quality assurance and the supervision and appraisal of staff.

Nice to have:

• Training in clinical coding (e.g. ICD), health information systems or medical records auditing.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online