About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Administration Clerk: Information Management to join the team at Karl Bremer Hospital in Cape Town. In this vital role, you will be contributing to the smooth operation of health information management, ensuring that data is reliable and accurately documented. Your work will help maintain a transparent process for data collection and reporting, which is essential for the effective functioning of health services in the community. By supporting the hospital’s mission, you will play an integral part in enhancing public service and health outcomes for the residents of Cape Town and surrounding areas.
As an Administration Clerk, you will engage with various levels of staff and participate in important information-related activities. Your efforts will help safeguard the quality and accuracy of data, ensuring that the hospital’s operations run efficiently. This role is not just about administrative tasks; it’s about making a real difference in the health sector, supporting colleagues, and ultimately enhancing the lives of patients.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services and ensuring the well-being of the South African population. With a mandate to promote health, prevent disease, and ensure equitable access to healthcare, this department plays a crucial role in shaping the healthcare landscape of the country. Working here means being part of a mission that prioritizes the health and welfare of the community, making it a meaningful place to contribute your skills.
What You’ll Do
- Provide reliable information administration to create an auditable trail
- Capture and report routine data using Sinjani and DHIS
- Assist in monitoring data quality and trends for effective decision-making
- Participate in coordinating activities related to health information
- Interact with staff at all levels on information-related matters
- Support data quality, accuracy, and access management activities
- Perform general office administration and support to supervisors and colleagues
What You’ll Need
- Senior certificate or equivalent educational qualification
- Relevant experience in health information management
- Proficiency in Health Information Systems like Sinjani, Clinicom, and DHIS
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong numerical and organizational skills
- Good interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities
- Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and OneDrive)
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior certificate (or equivalent).Experience: Appropriate experience in health information management.
Appropriate experience and working knowledge of Health Information Systems, e.
g.
Sinjani, Clinicom, eCCR, DHIS, NHLS & Healthnet.
Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good numerical and organisational skills, good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge with regards to HAST, Hospital and Primary Health Care operational and management of data, knowledge of data flow timelines, policies & procedures.
Advanced computer literacy (MS Suite & MS Office; Teams; Word; Excel; PowerPoint Access) and OneDrive.
Job Duties
Rendering of information administration to ensure data that is reliable, reproducible and documented to create an auditable trail, routine data capturing & reporting (Sinjani & DHIS).Assist with data quality monitoring, verification and submission in prescribed format and according to the Information Management Policy and assist in monitoring of data trends.
Participate in information related coordinating activities.
Interaction with all levels of staff regarding Information related matters to ensure an effective, transparent process of data collection, collation, submission and presentation.
Systems support - data quality, accuracy and related access management activities.
General office administration & support to supervisor, colleagues and other departments.
