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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 . 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. Qualifications 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) Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint A valid driver's licence. Essential knowledge and experience 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 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. Desirable aptitude and knowledge 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. A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and qualifications and in line with HST's Job Grading System will be offered. Apply Now

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