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District Health Systems Development Facilitator
HST
2008-01-09

Closing date: 25 January 2008

We are seeking to appoint a facilitator on a one year fixed-term contract to support District Health Systems Development in Gauteng, with a specific focus on strengthening District Health Planning, District Health Information System (DHIS), District Health Expenditure Reviews (DHER) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.

Location : Gauteng

Key Responsibility Areas: To support the Province in facilitating and providing technical support in the following service areas :-

• Development of Annual District Health Plans (strategic) and operational plans.
• Strengthening the annual and quarterly District Health Expenditure Reviews.
• Strengthening the Quality Assurance Program using the Clinic Supervisory Tool.
• Strengthening the District Health Information System.
• Community Health Worker Programme.
• Sharing the benefits and lessons learnt with districts and other programmes or provinces.
• Liaison with Local and District Municipalities and Province.
• Documentation of successful interventions.

REQUIREMENTS :

Qualifications: Appropriate university degree (or equivalent) in Public Health.

Experience: Five (5) years experience in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) and the District Health System (DHS).

Competencies

• A good knowledge of Health Information Systems, District Health Planning, District, Health Expenditure Reviews and Quality Assurance programs.
• Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Computer literate (internet, e-mail, MS Office programs).
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal support.
• Valid driver&rsquos license and willing to travel.

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• 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 Department at the Durban Head Office, P.O. Box 808, Durban, 4000.

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

Closing date for applications: 25 January 2008

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.

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