About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Administration Clerk: Support (Information Management) to join the team at the Grabouw Community Health Centre. This role is pivotal in ensuring that health information is accurately collected, verified, and submitted in compliance with established protocols. Located in the picturesque town of Grabouw, situated in the Western Cape, this position plays a crucial part in improving health services and outcomes for the local community.
As an Administration Clerk, you will contribute significantly to public service by managing vital health data and supporting the training of staff in information management practices. Your efforts will help shape the healthcare landscape in Grabouw, making a positive impact on the lives of residents and ensuring that they receive the best possible care.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible, and quality healthcare to all South Africans. Its mission is to promote and protect the health of individuals and communities through effective health services and policies. By working within this department, you will be part of a dedicated team striving to enhance public health, making a real difference in people’s lives across the province.
What You’ll Do
- Collect, verify, and validate health data for submission to the District Information Office.
- Conduct audits of health information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide training on health information management to staff and monitor data trends within the Sub-district.
- Implement and uphold Information Management Policies and Guidelines.
- Engage with stakeholders through verbal, telephonic, and written communications.
- Maintain accurate filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
- Assist with DITCOM processes and provide local IT support in collaboration with the provincial office.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate (or equivalent) as the minimum educational qualification.
- Relevant experience in Information Management within a health environment.
- A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB/C1) is required.
- Knowledge of health information management systems such as PHCIS, CLINICOM, Sinjani, or Tier.net.
- Strong training and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Senior Certificate (or equivalent).Experience: Appropriate experience in Information Management in a health environment.
Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of and experience in health information management systems (PHCIS/CLINICOM/Sinjani/ Tier.
net).
Training Skills.
Good communication skills verbally and written.
Ability to function independently and within a team context.
Advance computer literacy (Ms Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Job Duties
Collect, verify, and validate data (incl.data auditing), with submission to District Information Office in prescribed format, within set time frames and according to Information Management Policy.
Responsible for health information management training and monitor data trends in Sub-district.
Implement Information Management Policies and Guidelines.
Engagement with stakeholder’s, i.
e.
, verbal, telephonic and written correspondence.
Data administration and maintenance of accurate filing systems (hard copy/electronic).
DITCOM processes and IT assistance(locally) in conjunction with provincial office.
