About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the role of Deputy Director: Specialist Analyst – Knowledge, based in Pretoria. This critical position will drive the establishment and maintenance of an effective knowledge management framework that aligns with the objectives of the digital health unit. By implementing innovative strategies to enhance knowledge sharing, this role plays a vital part in improving public health services and ultimately the well-being of the community in Gauteng and beyond.
As a Deputy Director: Specialist Analyst, you will not only contribute to the digital health unit’s goals but also be instrumental in preserving institutional knowledge and fostering a culture of collaboration within the public service. The importance of this role cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the efficiency and effectiveness of health services delivered to the South African population.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and protecting the health of all South Africans. Its mission encompasses a wide range of public health initiatives, from enhancing healthcare delivery to implementing health policies that ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services. Working within this department means being part of a team that strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of citizens, ultimately contributing to a healthier nation.
What You’ll Do
- Establish and maintain a robust knowledge management framework for the digital health unit
- Develop and implement the unit’s knowledge management strategy
- Define knowledge governance structures and roles to enhance efficiency
- Capture and preserve critical institutional knowledge and information assets
- Promote a culture of knowledge exchange across the digital health unit and other clusters
- Organise webinars, workshops, and knowledge-sharing events to facilitate learning
- Develop and maintain knowledge repositories and digital platforms
- Transform research and evidence into actionable insights for decision-making
- Foster collaboration with healthcare, academic, and technology partners
- Coordinate stakeholder consultations and engagement activities
What You’ll Need
- A Bachelor of Science Degree (NQF 7) in Information Science, Data Science, Health Economic Sciences, or related fields
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at an ASD level or equivalent in public health research and analytics
- Proven experience in managing knowledge-sharing platforms and digital libraries
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse multidisciplinary team
- A valid driver’s licence
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours or by email as instructed below.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA in any of the following scientific fields: Information Science and/or Data Science.Health Economic Sciences or Public Health Research Sciences, Knowledge and Information Management Sciences.
At least three (3) years’ experience at an ASD level or equivalent level in public health research and analytics in the public, private or academic sectors.
Proven experience in implementing knowledge-sharing platforms and repositories, managing digital libraries, and digital document management and facilitating communities of practice and learning networks.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder knowledge-exchange initiatives, coordinate stakeholder consultations and engagement activities.
Support partnerships for knowledge generation and dissemination.
Promote collaboration across digital health ecosystems as well as knowledge of Management Service Delivery Innovation (SDI).
Proven experience in managing health-related data and analytics is an added advantage.
Good strategic capability and leadership, problem-solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, people management and empowerment, programme and project management, financial and change management, resilience and assertiveness, communication (written and verbal), and ethical behaviour skills.
Ability to work independently and within a diverse multidisciplinary team.
A valid driver’s licence.
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Job Duties
Establish and maintain an effective knowledge management framework that supports the digital health units’ objectives.Develop and implement the digital health unit’s knowledge management strategy.
Establish knowledge management standards and procedures.
Define knowledge governance structures and roles.
Preserve institutional knowledge and critical information assets.
Capture tacit and explicit knowledge from projects, programs, and subject matter experts.
Develop and maintain knowledge repositories.
Promote a culture of knowledge exchange within the digital health unit and other clusters within the NDoH.
Facilitate communities of practice and learning networks.
Organise knowledge-sharing events, webinars, and workshops.
Develop collaboration platforms and knowledge-sharing tools.
Ensure effective management of digital knowledge platforms and resources.
Manage knowledge management systems, portals, and repositories.
Maintain content taxonomy, metadata, and classification standards.
Transform evidence and research into actionable knowledge for decision-making.
Synthesise research findings, policy documents, and technical reports.
Develop evidence briefs, summaries, and knowledge products.
Support dissemination of research outcomes.
Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange with internal and external stakeholders.
Build relationships with healthcare, academic, research, and technology partners.
Facilitate multi-stakeholder knowledge exchange initiatives as well as coordinate stakeholder consultations and engagement activities.
