Health Information Officer

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Health Information Officer, based in Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District). This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1671 Closing date: 17 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Conduct database management of DHIS in the hospital and other relevant systems.
• Conduct facility data and performance review meetings.
• Conduct data verification, validation and consolidation of hospital data from all sources.
• Timeously capture data on the Web-DHIS and upload into the system.
• Support DHIS version updates and workshops relating to new versions.
• Support implementation of National, Provincial and District Health Information systems.
• Conduct data quality audit for the facility and quality improvement plans.
• Monitor implementation of health information policies.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 plus 6 years’ experience in DHIS or Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Statistic/Information Management as recognized by SAQA with three (3) relevant experience in DHIS.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Presentation and data analysis skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Health Information systems.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of public health indicators and data elements.
• Advanced knowledge in the management of registers and all relevant source documents.
• Knowledge of data quality assessment tools and methods.
• Skills in data consolidation, verification and validation process.
• A valid driver’s licence.