DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICER

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

HSS

Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

District

Zululand District Municipality

Job Specification Information

Title

DISTRICT INFORMATION OFFICER

Description

The Health Systems Trust wishes to appoint a District Information Officer to support and strengthen data management, data-quality improvement, and use of data for health programme and health service planning, management, monitoring, evaluation and reporting in the Zululand District of KwaZulu-Natal. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on funding and performance. The incumbent will be based at HST’s Office in Ulundi, Zululand.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with all stakeholders, including provincial and district Departments of Health (DoH) staff and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to ensure effective implementation of health information policies and systems in support of district health service delivery • Co-ordinate the collection, analysis, presentation and appropriate utilisation of district health and management information at facility and district level as well as timeous submission of required data to provincial level • Extract system information to guide strategic planning and performance review initiatives in the district • Oversee data capturing and elimination of backlogs at all levels within the district • Render information provision services to the District Health Management Team • Conduct data verification, maintenance and safe-keeping, and generate reports as required • Oversee the use and reliability of computer equipment in the District Office and within the district, including back-up systems and software • Support Facility Information Officers, Data Capturers and Operational Managers to improve data collection, data quality, and timeous reporting of information in the district • Adapt systems and compile standard reports in response to user requests to facilitate user-friendly graphic representation of information • Conduct data-quality assessments, and support and monitor the development and implementation of Data Quality Improvement Plans at all levels within the district • Build the capacity of Health District Managers, Facility Information Officers, Data Capturers, PHC Operational Managers and Supervisors.

Key Attributes

• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint • A valid driver’s licence. • Proven ability in presentation and facilitation skills • Excellent administrative and organisational skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Good time-management skills • Sensitivity to the political, confidential and ethical issues pertaining to patient information (in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act), and as well as to cultural differences, is a key requirement.

Education Required

Diploma

Qualification Required

• A graduate-level qualification or equivalent in health or a data management-related field; a postgraduate degree would be advantageous. • Formal training in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will be an advantage. • Project management training and experience will be an advantage. • Formal training and/or proven knowledge of the South African National Health Information Systems ? as required by the position (e.g. TIER.Net, WebDHIS, HPRS, and/or SyNCH)

Experience Required

• Five years’ Health Management Information System (HMIS) experience, e.g. health-related programme data collection, quality assurance, collation, analysis and reporting • Three years’ experience with the South African National Department of Health Information Systems, e.g. TIER.Net, WebDHIS, HPRS, SyNCH • Three years’ experience in supervising all designations of staff at facility and/or sub-district level • One year of experience working in a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and/or a Department of Health environment • Experience in building capacity for Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), e.g. development of training materials, conducting/facilitating trainings, coaching, mentoring and providing support • M&E and/or scientific research experience, e.g. for the review, analysis, reporting and use of good quality health-related data to monitor performance against set programme targets • Familiarity with the Public Health sector and District Health System in South Africa • Good understanding of the South African health system, including National Department of Health policies, management and health information systems and structures.

Remuneration

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.

Other Job Details

• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 May, at 16H30 Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.