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ISDS APP Site Facilitator
2005-11-07

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 district development and strengthen the use of health information systems in the Western Cape in order to improve the quality of primary health care.

Responsibilities: Support the Western Cape to:-

Ensure ownership guidance and support from Provincial, District and sub-district managers and other key stakeholders
Assess the information system for programmes and support systems, and design, pilot and implement improvements
Strengthen capacity and systems to enable managers to use information effectively
Support the use of information for Provincial and district planning and reports
Linking information systems to quality assurance processes
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 (computer literacy)
Research and evaluation skills
Knowledge of Primary Health Care, district system development, local government, health information systems and priority health problems

Remuneration:

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST's Job Grading System.

This is a 1-year CONTRACT position, which will be reviewed annually depending on future needs.

The incumbent should be prepared to travel extensively.

Applications/ Enquiries:

A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two referees should be sent to Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head Office, PO Box 808, Durban, 4000

Fax: 031-3040775 e-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2005