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ISDS Site Facilitator in Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal
HST
2002-10-08

Initiative for Sub-District Support (ISDS) Site Facilitator in Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal The Health Systems Trust is a non-government organization that facilitates health systems development and the improvement of health care delivery It works in partnership with health providers to improve health care for all. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Facilitator to support the sub-district management teams in Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal in implementing comprehensive primary health care within a decentralised system. Responsibilities: Support the Zululand districts in:- *Identifying and defining priority health problems at the district level *Designing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies to address identified problems *Building an appropriate skills base at the local level *Sharing the benefits and lessons learnt with neighbouring and other ISDS sites *Supporting the transition to Local Government *Liaison with the Regional and Provincial Offices of the Department of Health and Welfare *Liaison with Local and District Municipalities Documentation of successful interventions Requirements: *Appropriate university degree or equivalent in health systems development *Five (5) years experience in relevant field. *Facilitation skills *Good writing and communication skills *Research and evaluation skills *Knowledge of Primary Health Care, district system development, local government and priority health problems Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST’s Job gradingThis is a 1-year CONTRACT position, which will be reviewed annually depending on future needs. The incumbent should be prepared to travel substantively. Applications/ Enquiries: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to: Dawn McDonald at the Durban Head Office PO Box 808, Durban, 4000 Fax: 031-3040775 E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za Closing date for applications: 18 October 2002 THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Health Systems Trust is a non-government organization that facilitates health systems development and the improvement of health care delivery" It works in partnership with health providers to improve health care for all

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Facilitator to support the sub-district management teams in Zululand, Kwazulu-Natal in implementing comprehensive primary health care within a decentralised system

Responsibilities: Support the Zululand districts in:-

• Identifying and defining priority health problems at the district level
• Designing and implementing appropriate intervention strategies to address identified problems
• Building an appropriate skills base at the local level
• Sharing the benefits and lessons learnt with neighbouring and other ISDS sites
• Supporting the transition to Local Government
• Liaison with the Regional and Provincial Offices of the Department of Health and Welfare
• Liaison with Local and District Municipalities
• Documentation of successful interventions

Requirements:

• Appropriate university degree or equivalent in health systems development
• Five (5) years experience in relevant field.
• Facilitation skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Research and evaluation skills
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care, district system development, local government and priority health problems

Remuneration:

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST’s Job grading

The incumbent should be prepared to travel substantively.

A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to:

Dawn McDonald at the Durban Head Office
PO Box 808, Durban, 4000
Fax: 031-3040775
E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications: 18 October 2002

THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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