District Health Development Intern

One year contract

LOCATION: Johannesburg

JOB PURPOSE: To assist and work under the supervision of the HST Gauteng Facilitator, on the implementation and support for the District Health Systems Development in Gauteng, and to develop basic competencies required for District Health Facilitators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To assist with and become competent in the facilitation and provision of technical support in the province in the following areas:
   District Health Expenditure Reviews
   District Health Plans
   Clinic Supervision Policy Implementation
   District Development
2. Liaison with local and district municipalities
3. Assist with the compilation of project reports
4. Assist with the documentation and presentation of lessons learnt
5. Participate in the preparation of publications.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate university degree or equivalent in Health or Social Science
• At least one years working experience in a Primary Health Care setting

COMPETENCIES:

• Facilitation skills
• Good writing and communication skills
• Computer literate (internet, e-mail, MS Office programs and Spreadsheets)
• Knowledge of Primary Health Care, District Systems Development, Health Information Systems, Local Government and priority health problems
• Valid drivers license and preferably with own vehicle

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Keen to acquire new skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently with some support
• Commitment to equity and respect for cultural diversity
• Willing to travel extensively within Gauteng
• Open to self-growth and learning

REMUNERATION: A salary package based on current Intern Remuneration in HST.

APPLICATION and ENQUIRIES: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least three referees should be sent to

the Human Resources Officer, Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head Office,
PO Box 808, Durban, 4000
Fax: 031-304 0775 E-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications: 30th August 2006

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