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District Site Facilitator for KZN: Ulundi Region (Paulpietersburg and Vryheid areas)
ISDS
2000-08-23

HST/ISDS is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced health professional to support the district management team (DMT) in developing the district health system (DHS) in KwaZulu-Natal, Ulundi Region.

ISDS, a program of HST, aims to demonstrate how health care delivery can be improved through the district system. The ultimate goal is improved quality of care.

HST/ISDS is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced health professional to support the district management team (DMT) in developing the district health system (DHS).

In collaboration with the district management team, the facilitator need to:

• Define priority health and health service problems
• Design appropriate strategies to address these problems
• Provide support and training to district health workers
• Share lessons learnt with neighbouring districts and other ISDS sites

The ideal candidate must have:

• A basic degree in health or social sciences
• experience in the public health sector and
• be prepared to travel extensively and spend half of the working time in KZN working with members of the Department of Health at all levels.

A postgraduate diploma or degree in public health or family medicine will be a recommendation. Possession of one’s own car will be advantageous.

Remuneration is negotiable, based on a standard scale, experience and qualifications.

To apply, send CV with two contactable references.

For more information, please contact:
Mosula Njikelana-Ntshona
Tel: (031) 307 2954   Fax: (031) 304 0775
Email: mbatha@healthlink.org.za

The Health Systems Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Closing date for applications:31^stAugust 2000

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