Principal Records Management Officer Job AHB

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Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of a Principal Records Management Officer will entail:

• Initiating appraisal and disposal of files, documents, and records in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Ensuring efficient and effective management of records;
• Implementing records management strategies, standards, and guidelines;
• Providing technical advice on records management;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance;
• Enhancing audit trails to track the use and location of records;
• Ensuring a conducive environment for records and documents;
• Ensuring maintenance of an institutional repository;
• Maintaining documentation procedures for the closure of records during mergers and separations;
• Coordinating the identification of vital records for backup in the event of disaster;
• Coordinating the development of procedures and metadata;
• Spearheading, sensitization, and on-the-job training in the e-registry
• workflow system; and
• Ensuring a safe and conducive working environment.

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Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this level, a candidate must have:

• Cumulative service period of nine (9) years, with relevant work experience, three (3) years of which should have been at the grade of Senior Records Management Officer or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Science and Records Management, Records and Information Management, Library and Information Sciences, Business Information Technology, Information Studies, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body, where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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How to Apply

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Deadline17 March, 2026