Requirements:
Matric/Grade 12. A bachelor's degree in the health sciences field (minimum NQF level 7). A minimum of 10 years' experience in a health environment of which at least five years must have been at a middle or senior management level. Experience must include at least three years in data management, data analysis and interpretation including the use of different analytical tools. Experience in both qualitative and quantitative research and epidemiological research in particular. Must have a good people management track record. Excellent verbal communication, analytical and report writing skills. A valid driver's licence.
Advantages:
A post-graduate qualification/certficate in Biostatistics, health care data management systems or data analysis. A sound understanding of healthcare risk measurement of quality and a profiling of health establishments.
Duties:
Develop and implement a health information framework for data collection, analysis and report on health norms and standards regulations. Direct the development and management of the health establishments register and database. Manage the co-ordination of health standards research. Manage the development, implementation, and monitoring of a Research Strategy for the OHSC. Planning and execution of operational research as it relates to the work of the OHSC. Direct, guide and contribute to the management of the early warning system, collection, collation, analysis, and interpretation of information on health establishment performance and risk. Direct, guide and contribute to the development and management of the collection, collation, analysis, and interpretation of reports on health establishments' compliance and complaints.
Direct, guide and contribute to the development and management of health system information and key challenges to produce reports about the health system performance. Manage health system information, knowledge and business intelligence sharing regarding compliance with the standards and issuing of recommendations. Publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals. Collaborate with the planning and monitoring and evaluation unit within the OHSC to monitor the performance of the programme. Direct and oversee research activities. General management of staff and resources. Manage risk and audit queries in the area of work.
Closing Date: 29 June 2026