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Intern District Health Barometer Project
HST
2007-01-26

Closing date for applications: 02 February 2007

We are seeking to appoint an Intern on a one year fixed-term contract to assist with the District Health Barometer (DHB) project and the HealthLink Cluster with respect to providing effective, accurate and useful health systems information.

The DHB is a valuable tool used to monitor the performance of district health services and the quality of district health information in South Africa. The publication has a wide application in the provision and strengthening of the health system and the equitable distribution of health in South Africa, and has received national and international recognition.

LOCATION: Durban

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contribute to the compilation and dissemination of the DHB and other health indicator information
• To work with DHIS software in order to collect and to analyse DHIS data
• To analyse Census data and other related socio-economic data
• To participate in the preparation of the draft and final DHB reports, GIS mapping and graphic representation of data
• Database and information management.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications:

• Appropriate degree (or equivalent) in IT, Computer Science or a health-related degree with strong IT/ Database management focus and experience.

Experience

• Experience with working with statistics / statistical analysis would be an advantage.

Competencies

• Ability to perform complex work in analysing data and using health information
• Computer literate (internet, e-mail, MsOffice programs, database management)
• Ability to work independently with some support
• Valid drivers license

Personal Attributes

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

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 candidate.

APPLICATIONS / ENQUIRIES:

A detailed CV with names and contact details (preferably email addresses) of at least three referees should be sent to the :

Human Resources Officer at the Durban Head Office, P.O. Box 808, Durban, 4000.
Fax: 031-3040775 e-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications : 02 February 2007

THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS THE PRINCIPLES OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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