Cancer Registrar

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Medical Records, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field (preferred).

· Relevant training or certification in health information management or cancer registry operations (desirable).

· Strong knowledge of cancer registry principles, coding, and abstraction standards.

· Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and oncology-related terminology.

· Awareness of data confidentiality and healthcare privacy regulations.

Experience

· 1–3 years’ experience as a Cancer Registrar or in a related role (e.g., medical records, data abstraction, or epidemiology) preferred.

· Prior experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and cancer registry software is an advantage.

· Familiarity with cancer staging systems (e.g., TNM, ICD-O).

Case Finding and Abstraction

· Identify and abstract data on all new cancer cases diagnosed at AMCE from medical records, pathology reports, and physician documentation.

· Collect patient demographics, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up information following international standards.

· Perform regular audits and quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data.

Data Entry and Management

· Enter abstracted information into the cancer registry database with precision and consistency.

· Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of sensitive patient records.

· Generate cancer incidence and outcome reports for clinical and research use.

Data Analysis and Reporting

· Assist in analysing registry data to identify patterns, trends, and outcomes.

· Prepare reports for internal stakeholders, public health agencies, and regulatory authorities.

· Contribute to research publications and institutional cancer statistics.

Collaboration and Communication

· Liaise with physicians, nurses, pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to validate and complete patient data.

· Support coordination between AMCE and state/national cancer registries.

· Provide data and insights to support oncology research, clinical trials, and hospital-wide cancer initiatives.

Professional Development

· Stay current with cancer registry standards, staging systems, and best practices.

· Participate in professional development activities, workshops, and training sessions.

· Support institutional efforts to enhance cancer data quality and research capacity.