The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Health Information Technology (HIT) Technical Manager to support various national health information systems implemented in the South African Public Health sector. This is a fixed-term contract position based in Gauteng and is renewable based on continuation of funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain partnerships with the District Managers, District Information Officers, and National/Provincial information technology staff.
• Provide technical support to the project management team to ensure fulfilment of project objectives and reporting requirements. 
• Provide high quality services rendered to stakeholders according to HST standards and in line with funder requirements.
• Compile accurate reports and presentations of project performance that are aligned to work plans and targets. Utilise the tracking and reporting toolsets for planning, monitoring and reporting purposes.
• Support and maintain the tracking and reporting toolsets
• Implement quality assurance measures on all work processes and reporting tools.
• Provide technical support to the project team by documenting good practices for quality improvement. 
• Support the NDoH Training Manager with the development and system set up of national training efforts on the Health Patient Registration System (HPRS) associated support requirements.
• Facilitate HPRS access control changes as defined by the national Programme Office.
• Support project management with administrative functions as required.
• Ensure the timeous management of project risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.   

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• An appropriate IT-related Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree.
• A good understanding of the national public health system, including the South African National Department of Health’s policies, management and health information systems and structures.
• At least three years’ relevant experience in implementation activities, with emphasis on business management, business analysis, and project management processes.
• Proficiency in software implementation, IT analysis, and reporting processes.
• Advanced knowledge about the HPRS-HIS project management systems.
• At least two years’ experience with the following:
• Virtual Machine (VM) and virtual environments.
• Network configuration and set-up.
• Linux operating system.
• Experience in providing IT support services in a healthcare and/or related environment.
• Experience in a software development environment.
• Performance management experience.   
• Expertise in training client staff on usage of the IT systems being implemented, evaluating the effectiveness of the system usage, and re-training client staff.
• Experience of working in a non-governmental environment is recommended.  
• Communication skills that support giving effective direction, articulating next steps, providing feedback to the donor and client, and sharing good practices for scale-up.  
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.  

REMUNERATION

The salary package for this position is based on HST's Job Grading system, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION AND ENQUIRIES

• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/    
• Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. 
• Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. 
• No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link.

PLEASE NOTE:  

• All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).   
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.   
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.   
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.   
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.   
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.   
• HST reserves the right to not fill this position.   

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:     20 August 2024, at 16h30.    

Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan.  

Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.