HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICER

Department of Health

Reference number: MPDOH/AUG/26/1458
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus service benefits)
Centre: Rob Ferreira Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus six (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.

Duties

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.

Where to send your application

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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