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Western Cape Department of Health Senior Administrative Officer: Information Management

  • Full Time
  • Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
  • R321 543 - R378 765 per annum ZAR / Year
  • Applications have closed.

Website Western Cape Government

Western Cape Department of Health – Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Full-Time | Government

Closing date 10 June 2022

PURPOSE

  • A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape.
  • The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.
  • Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
  • No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Appropriate three-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Management.
  • Appropriate health information management experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

  • A thorough working knowledge of current computer software systems utilised by the Department of Health (Sinjani, Clinicom, Etr.Net and PHCIS), understanding of the Ditcom process and IT Helpdesk procedure.
  • Advanced computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and knowledge with regard to hospital and primary health care operational and management data.
  • Proficient in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
  • Effective training, presentation, interpretation of Information, communication, interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
  • Logical thinker, with eye for detail and ability to produce accurate and reliable outputs within a deadline-driven environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Co-ordinate, collect, collate, capture, and verify all relevant health data according to the provincial policies and SOPs.
  • Assist with data quality monitoring, verification, and submission to and from Sub-district/s Information Office in prescribed format and according to the Information Management Policy.
  • Assist in monitoring of data trends in the Sub-district/s health facilities.
  • Participate in Sub-district/s health information co-ordinating activities.
  • Monitor data trends for Sub-districts and provide regular reports/feedback to management.
  • Co-ordinate health information activities and support management, supervisor, and colleagues.
  • Maintain information systems: hard/software.
  • Conduct and assist with audits.
  • Human Resource supervision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Candidates may be subjected to a competency test.
  • No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
  • As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of candidates to be conversant in at least two of the official languages (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) of the Western Cape.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body.
  • Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Remuneration

  • R321 543 – R378 765 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Enquiries

  • Dr CA Dreyer, tel.no. (044) 203-7204