DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Department of Health

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About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Health. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

• ·A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Administration, Data Science, Health Informatics or Health Information Management
• ·A postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Systems, or Public Health will be an advantage
• ·Certification in any of the following: Microsoft SQL Server certification, Oracle Database certification, PostgreSQL/MySQL administration, Cloud database platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud), and Data management and governance certifications
• ·At least five (5) years of experience post- qualification in health-related database management and analytical data queries at a middle management level
• ·Knowledge of data management and governance, Relational Database and Programming, Legal and operational compliance, Process knowledge and skills, database design and analysis knowledge, research and development, Web-based services, Technical report writing
• ·Knowledge of DHIS2 (District Health Information System), Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, National Health Laboratory information systems, National health data reporting requirements, POPIA compliance and health data confidentiality, Data integration and interoperability
• ·Excellent communication (written and verbal) with all stakeholders
• ·Effective organisational and time management, resilience, assertiveness, ethical behaviour, and self-management skills
• ·Ability to work independently and within a diverse multidisciplinary team
• ·A valid driver’s license

Key Duties

• ·Ensure reliable and efficient operation of all digital health databases
• ·Protect sensitive patient and healthcare information with reference to benchmark data governance practices and related legislative frameworks
• ·Maintain integrity, consistency, and quality of health data
• ·Coordinate new data development, ensuring consistency and integration with the existing data warehouse structure
• ·Ensure continuity and recoverability of critical healthcare data
• ·Participate in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality of the databases
• ·Ensure databases support growing digital health demands
• ·Analyse and determine information needs and 26

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