SyNCH District Co-ordinators

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

National

Job Specification Information

Title

SyNCH District Co-ordinators

Description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) seeks to appoint eleven (11) SyNCH District Co-ordinators to support the implementation, scale-up, optimisation, and sustainability of the national SyNCH digital health platform. This role forms part of the national SyNCH Scale-Up and Integration initiative under the BMGF-funded programme, supporting digital health transformation at district level. The positions will be based in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces. The co-ordinator will provide technical leadership, co-ordination, and oversight to ensure effective implementation, integration, and utilisation of SyNCH and related digital health systems across facilities, sub-districts, and hospitals. The SyNCH District Co-ordinator will work closely with Department of Health (DoH) District Management Teams, facility staff, ICT units, DSPs, and the SyNCH Helpdesk to strengthen digital capacity, improve system adoption, and drive performance. These are fixed-term contract positions renewable based on performance and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct readiness assessments and support district rollout of new SyNCH modules. • Ensure alignment with national digital health standards, CCMDD guidelines, and the SyNCH Scale-Up and Integration plan. • Co-ordinate district-level system support and ensure timely escalation and resolution of ICT and system issues. • Monitor system utilisation, identify performance gaps, and implement practical corrective actions. • Lead training, mentoring, and coaching of master trainers and district teams on SyNCH utilisation. • Maintain accurate training records and support sustainable skills transfer. • Strengthen collaboration with DoH district teams, DSPs, ICT units, and facility staff to support smooth implementation and scale-up. • Communicate system updates, progress, and key decisions to relevant stakeholders. • Track and report on district performance, utilisation trends, and implementation progress. • Provide data-driven insights to strengthen decision-making and patient follow-up. • Manage HST ICT technicians where applicable

Key Attributes

• Knowledge of the public health sector policies and procedures will be advantageous. • English language proficiency, both verbal and written. • Strong ICT competence with the ability to troubleshoot, support, and optimise digital health tools. • Strong skills in training, facilitation, system orientation, and capacity building at facility and district level.

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• A National Diploma in ICT, Health Sciences, Information systems or related field (NQF level 6). • A valid driver’s license.

Experience Required

• Three years’ experience in public health, digital health or health system strengthening. • Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, including use of data for decision-making. • Experience in stakeholder engagement with the ability to work across facility, district, and partner structures. • Experience in health data management, data validation, and interpretation of routine programme reports. • Experience co-ordinating or supporting digital system rollouts, user support, or ICT projects.

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

APPLICATIONS and ENQUIRIES • Interested applicants must complete their application online: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that they understand and meet the requirements. • Applicants who meet the requirements must ensure that their on-line applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the on-line 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: • 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: 16 April 2026, 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.