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
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