SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Job Overview

Khayelitsha District Hospital is hiring a Senior Administrative Officer for Information Management within Metro Health Services. The role requires a National Diploma (NQF 6), a valid driver's license, and experience in information management. Responsibilities include operational planning, implementing information policies, monitoring data quality, managing health information systems like SINJANI, DHIS, Clinicom, ECCR, and ECM, conducting data audits, and compiling management reports. Candidates must possess advanced computer literacy, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent.
• Appropriate knowledge and experience in Information Management.
• Appropriate experience that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPAs) of the post.
• Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ license.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with health information systems like SINJANI, DHIS, Clinicom, ECCR, and ECM.
• Good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of performance, National and Provincial Information Management policies, data, processes and standard operating procedures.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written English) skills.
• Presentation skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the operational planning and project management within the component.
• Support development and implementation of information policies, data collection tools, definitions, standard operating procedures according to NDOH and Provincial requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance to Information Management processes, policies and systems.
• Provide health management reports and data quality reports.
• Liaise with and provide support and feedback reports to health data providers verifying, validating and maintaining accurate health data.
• Respond to ad hoc data queries and requests.
• Submit complete data timeously to the Department.
• Ensure good quality data, compliance and adherence to legislative target dates.
• Monthly Presentation of Data to Management.
• Conduct data audits throughout the data trail.
• Test and report on new or enhanced information systems.
• Act as system controller for ECCR, Clinicom and ECM.

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