Health Sciences Department

The Health Sciences Department trains professionals who keep health facilities running and patient information safe. Our flagship programme responds to the growing demand for qualified health records personnel in hospitals and clinics across Kenya.

Programmes

• Certificate in Health Records and Information Management (KNEC) — medical records management, health information systems, medical terminology, ethics and confidentiality, and support statistics for health facilities. View course.

Training Approach

• Practical sessions in a simulated records office using real filing and coding workflows.
• Attachment in hospitals and health centres in Vihiga, Kisumu, Kakamega and beyond.
• Strong emphasis on patient confidentiality and data protection, reflecting our privacy policy values.

Career Paths

Graduates are employed as health records officers in public and private hospitals, clinics and health NGOs, and may progress to higher certificates and diplomas in health information.

Tuition for the certificate is approximately KES 35,000 per year. See the application guidelines and apply online.