Facility Information Officer (X1 Post)

Reference number: PMMH 36/2026

Salary: R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07). Other Benefits: Home Owner

Centre: Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital

Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Computer Science
or a related field.
The following will be an added advantage: Appropriate experience in data management and health information systems, including the
District Health Information System (DHIS) and Routine Health Information Systems.
Training and/or previous experience in TIER.Net and/or EDRWeb data capturing and reporting.
Certificate in MS Office or demonstrated proficiency in the MS Office package.
A valid driver's license. Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Knowledge of health information
systems and data-management principles.
Ability to collect, capture, validate, analyse and report health information.
Presentation skills - The ability to compile meaningful presentation and/ or graphical presentation of statistics
and to compare strategic objectives with reported results Strong communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills Sound organizing,
planning and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight reporting deadlines.
Understand regional/district health systems (incl. Health and Management Information Systems) Sound public health knowledge
Proficient Computer skills working with full Microsoft Office Package.
Ability to operate office equipment e.g. photocopiers, fax machine etc.
High level of accuracy and capturing skills Technical knowledge in the information Technology Environment.

Co-ordinating and managing the collection of quality data and the maintenance of the Institutional Health and Management Information at the facility
Collecting, capturing, validating, analyzing and interpreting facility data Ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of information submitted
through the relevant health information systems.
Monitoring data quality and identifying discrepancies for correction.
Compiling monthly, quarterly and annual statistical reports.
Providing information to hospital management for planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Providing advice to ward managers and Heads of departments with regard to health information and data management
systems and related needs e.g. completion of standardised forms and use of hospital registers and Data Management policy related issues.
Monitoring facility performance indicators against targets.
Preparing statistical tables, graphs and presentations.
Feeding back information through both summary and comprehensive reports Maintaining information and data-management records.
Conduct data audits, data-quality assessments and monitoring visits.
Providing guidance to staff on data collection, reporting and information management procedures.
Performing any other duties delegated by the supervisor or hospital management.
Maintain and provide technical support to all routine Health Information Systems Co-ordinate the collection of routine and
non-routine data inclusive of surveys.
Ensure data and information integrity to accurately represent the state of service delivery in the facility.
Supervising and training staff.
Putting mechanisms in place to improve the quality of information received.
Co-ordinate and facilitate the development of information management and Data flow plan Convene data information Management
committee meetings.
Actively participate in the facility performance review activities.
Continuously verify and validate data to ensure quality and good decision-making.

Mrs. M Pillay Tel No: (031) 907 8519

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resource Manager OR Hand
deliver to A-Block 1st Floor white applications box. Prince Mshiyeni Memorial
Hospital, Private Bag X07, Mobeni, 4060. Applicants are encouraged to apply
for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at
http://www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications may alternatively be emailed to:
Mxolisi.Mlambo@kznhealth.gov.za quoting reference number only in the
subject line. Emailed applications should please be sent as one attachment.