News
HST Collects relevant news from a variety of sources, for your convenience. Select a story from below, or use our search feature to find stories of interest.

Health Information Systems Technical Advisor: Integrated PHC Project under TASC II
HST
2004-11-15

HST seeks to employ a Health Information Systems Technical Advisor for the Integrated PHC Project, to be based in Pretoria.

LOCATION: PRETORIA

To provide health information systems technical support to the IPHC project, to provincial co-ordinators and selected Districts in strengthening of management and information systems to support the achievement of the projects objectives.

• Strengthening health information components of key elements of service delivery at PHC level of the District Health System
• Build effective health information systems capacity in selected Provinces and districts,
• Assist in implementation of a comprehensive project monitoring and evaluation plan
• Contributing to project and organisational well-being

Qualifications

• Appropriate degree (or equivalent) in health or social science
• A post graduate qualification in Public Health or related field would be an advantage

Experience

• 3 - 5 years relevant Public Health working experience,
• working experience in area of Health Information Systems and/or epidemiology.
• Previous management/supervisory experience in Public Health an advantage

Competencies

• Technically and Operationally competent
• Supervisory / management skills and proficiency
• Proficient in facilitating skills, group skills and dynamics, conflict management and managing diversity
• Understanding of relevant technical skills with focus on PHC, DHS and priority programs such as STI/HIV, TB and MCWH.
• Knowledge and experience of health support systems such as drug management and transport management.
• Computer literate (internet, e-mail, MsOffice programs as well as DHIS)
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good presentation skills

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic and enthusiastic
• Hard working
• Ability to work in a team, and independently with some support
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to Equity and respect for cultural diversity
• Willingness to travel

REMUNERATION : A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HSTs Job grading will be offered to the successful candidates.

APPLICATIONS/ ENQUIRIES: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head Office, PO Box 808, Durban, 4000.

Applications/ Enquiries: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to

Jurie Thaver (at the Durban Head Office)
PO Box 808
Durban, 4000.
Fax: 031-3040775 E-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications : 26 November 2004

THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

Keywords	This Item is associated with the Following Keywords: job opportunities.
You Can Comment on this Item, or View other people's Comments
Easy Print  Email to a friend

	Related News
	Health Information Systems Technical Advisor (2005-04-01) Provincial Co-ordinator: Integrated PHC Project under TASC II (2004-11-15) Technical Advisor Clinic Supervision - Integrated PHC Project under TASC II (2005-04-15) Provincial Co-ordinator - Integrated PHC Project under TASC II (2005-04-15) Health Information Systems Facilitators (2006-04-05)

	Related Publications
	South African Health Review 2003/04 (2004-07-28) Annual Report 2005/06 (2007-06-04) HealthLink Evaluation: Technical Report (2000-05-18) Annual Report 2006/07 (2008-06-02) Monitoring and Evaluation of the Operational Plan for Comprehensive HIV and AIDS Care, Management and Treatment for South Africa - TRAINING MANUAL FOR FACILITATORS (2005-07-28)

	Related Health Statistics
	Health systems performance rank (2002-02-09) Per capita expenditure (non-hospital PHC) (2007-08-17) Percentage of facilities with data discrepancies (2004-05-14) Caesarean section rate (0000-00-00) Number of admissions for alcohol and other drug abuse (2007-05-21)

	Related Events
	Masters in Public Health (2006-09-07) Health Systems Management Training (2001-10-17) Training Course: Management for District Health Systems (2001-08-12) Career in Public Health (2004-09-07) Master of Public Health in 2006 (2005-09-01)

	Related links
	Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC) The Equity Project Eldis/HSRC Health Systems Resource Guide Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis (CHSRA) at the University of Wisconsin Childhood Disability Research Project

	Related Content
	MANAGER : SUPPORT SERVICES (2006-02-09) Contact Details (2004-03-10) MSF post in Lesotho (2006-01-11) MSF post in Lesotho (2006-01-11) HST Staff (2004-03-10)