Since 1992, the Health Systems Trust has contributed to the development of a health system that can meet the needs of all South Africans, including the most disadvantaged. We will continue to work with all stakeholders in order to improve health care, particularly in areas most underserved and in need.

TB Researcher
HST
2010-03-19

Closing date: Fri 24^th March 2010
Health Systems Trust is seeking to employ a researcher with an interest in tuberculosis to support the National Tuberculosis Control Programme. This appointment is particularly suitable for a public health professional with a strong knowledge of TB and the TB Programme in South Africa.
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IT Systems and Network Administrator - Durban
HST
2010-03-12

Closing date: Fri 24^th March 2010
The administrator will be responsible for development, maintenance and efficient functioning of all Health Systems Trust's IT Systems and networks. This includes all mail servers, web servers, and databases as required by HST, its programmes, support sections and associate organisations. The person will proactively manage security, perform and audit backups and manage operational IT infrastructure.
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Project Manager (District Support and Community Development Programme)
HST
2010-03-15

Closing date for applications: 22^nd March 2010
HST is seeking to appoint a full-time Project Manager on consultancy basis (9 months) to manage and co-ordinate the Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCHN) project.
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District Health Barometer 2008/09 draft chapters live online.
2010-02-03

District health managers and policy makers across South Africa and world-wide will can now enjoy internet access to draft chapters of the District Health Barometer 2008/09.

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Outcome Indicators
HST
2010-03-01

Tuberculosis

South Africa is at the centre of the concurrent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics. The country has the largest number of people living with HIV infection in the world (about 5.5 million people) and in 2007 South Africa accounted for 17% of the global burden of HIV infection.¹ The incidence of TB continues to rise and the 2007 incidence rate of 805 per 100 000 led to South Africa being ranked fifth in the list of 22 high burden TB countries in 2009.² In 2007, 73% of those with TB were co-infected with HIV.²

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