HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICER

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (6) years’ experience in DHIS or Diploma / Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Statistic / Information Management as recognized by SAQA with three (3) relevant experience in DHIS. Advanced computer literacy. Presentation and data analysis skills. Extensive knowledge of Health Information systems. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of public health indicators and data elements. Advanced knowledge in the management of registers and all relevant source documents. Knowledge of data quality assessment tools and methods. Skills in data consolidation, verification and validation process. A valid driver’s licence.

Conduct database management of DHIS in the hospital and other relevant systems. Conduct facility data and performance review meetings. Conduct data verification, validation and consolidation of hospital data from all sources. Timeously capture data on the Web-DHIS and upload into the system. Support DHIS version updates and workshops relating to new versions. Support implementation of National, Provincial and District Health Information systems. Conduct data quality audit for the facility and quality improvement plans. Monitor implementation of health information policies.

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 31 of 2026, Post 31/375