Course Description

Bachelor of Health Information Management trains students in managing health information systems, electronic health records, medical coding, and health data analysis. The programme is offered at select universities in Tanzania. Students learn health informatics, medical terminology, database management, health statistics, and hospital information systems. Graduates work in hospitals, health facilities, and government health departments.

Skills You Will Gain

Health Information Systems (Electronic Health Records, Hospital Information Systems)

Medical Coding (ICD-10, ICD-11)

Health data management and analysis

Medical records management

Health statistics

Database management (SQL)

Data quality assurance

Health information privacy and security (Data Protection Law)

Medical terminology

Hospital administration

Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

Health Information Officer (Ministry of Health, Regional Health Offices, District Health Offices), Medical Records Officer (Muhimbili, Bugando, KCMC, Regional Hospitals, District Hospitals, Private Hospitals), Health Data Analyst (NIMR, Ifakara Health Institute, Universities), HIS Specialist (NGOs - MSH, JSI, PATH, CHAI, Digital Health Tanzania, eGA), Health Information Officer (NHIF), Health IT Project Coordinator (Government Health Projects, Digital Health Initiatives - AfyaCare, AfyaPro, GovNet Tanzania, Tanzania Health Information Exchange - THIX, DHIS2 Tanzania)

Entry Requirements

Two principal passes in Biology and either Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, or Computer Science. Minimum "D" grade in Biology at A-Level.

Quick Information

Duration

3 years

Annual Fee

TZS 1,700,000 - 3,400,000 per year

Popularity

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Why Choose This Course?

Skills that match job market demand
High employability for graduates
Offered by top Tanzanian universities

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