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Health Information Systems Facilitators (Closing: 31 March 2006)
2006-03-31

We are seeking to appoint full-time Facilitators to implement and manage projects aimed at supporting the development of effective and efficient health information systems and capacity development of personnel involved with health information systems.

LOCATION : Any of the major centres in South Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Facilitate and co-ordinate the development of health information systems and software programmes
• Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of health information systems and software programmes
• Facilitate the establishment of monitoring and evaluation systems and processes
• Mentoring and technical support to stakeholders in line with the stipulations of the tenders and the objectives of the projects
• Manage the projects at provincial level in line with the strategic objectives and policy statements of each project
• Support the Project Manager/Technical Advisor in designing and aligning activities of the HST with its strategic vision
• Provide support to National Department of Health in area of speciality.
• Mentoring and support of interns .

REQUIREMENTS :

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree (or equivalent) in health or social science
• Post graduate qualification (degree, diploma, certificate or equivalent)

Experience

• 5 years working experience in Health Information Systems and Public Health
• Experience in NGO environment an advantage
• Experience in the use of the DHIS software

Competencies

• Considerable t T echnical ly and O o perational competen t ce in DHIS software and use of information for management purposes
• Proficient in facilitating skills, group skills and dynamics, conflict management and managing diversity
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and communication and learning styles
• Ability to liaise with managers at all levels of the health system
• Ability to act as mentor
• Ability to provide leadership and to manage people through participative and empowering approach
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health departments and other customers
• Knowledge of PHC, DHS and priority programs such as STI/HIV/AIDS/TB and MCWH .
• Knowledge of health support systems such as drug management and transport management .
• Ability to perform complex work in analyzing health information
• Computer literate (internet, e-mail, MsOffice programs)
• Good writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with some support
• Valid drivers license

Personal Attributes

• Analytical, conceptual and systematic thinking skills
• Dynamic and enthusiastic
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Open to self-growth
• Flexibility and versatility
• Ability to work in a team
• Commitment to Equity and respect for cultural diversity
• Willingness to travel

REMUNERATION :

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST's Job Grading System will be offered to the successful candidates.

APPLICATIONS / ENQUIRIES :

A detailed CV with names and contact details (preferably email addresses) of

at least three referees should be sent to Ms Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head

Office, P.O. Box 808 , Durban , 4000.

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

Closing date for applications : 31 March 2006

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. HST reserves the right not to make an appointment.

THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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