Senior Administrative Officer: Information Management

In brief

Overview The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, a government department responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa, is seeking a Senior Administrative Officer for Information Management. This is a full-time position focused on supporting and managing information systems and data within the department. What you will do * 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 etc. 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 (written and verbal) 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent. * Experience: Appropriate knowledge and experience in Information Management. Appropriate experience that focuses on the Key Performance Areas (KPA’s) of the post. * Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ license. Willingness to work overtime when required. * Competencies (knowledge/skills): Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) especially in MS Office with good numerical and analytical skills to support the compilation, interpretation and analysis of reports. Highly developed understanding of information technology, i.e. familiar with health information systems like: SINJANI, DHIS, Clinicom, ECCR, and ECM (Electronic Content Management). * Good Numerical and analytical skills wrt technical knowledge, report writing and data management skills. 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. Who should apply The ideal candidate will possess an appropriate National Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent qualification, along with suitable knowledge and experience in Information Management, particularly in areas relevant to the post's Key Performance Areas. Applicants should have advanced computer literacy in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a highly developed understanding of information technology, including familiarity with health information systems such as SINJANI, DHIS, Clinicom, ECCR, and ECM. Essential qualities include strong numerical and analytical skills for report compilation, interpretation, and analysis, as well as good technical knowledge, report writing, and data management skills. The candidate should have good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation of performance, National and Provincial Information Management policies, data, processes, and standard operating procedures. Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication (verbal and written English), and presentation skills are also required. A valid Code B/EB driver's license and a willingness to work overtime when needed are inherent requirements of the job. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/senior-administrative-officer-information-management-western-cape-department-of-health-and-wellness-2 Source: myjobmag

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