Assistant Director: Information Management and Governance

Western Cape Government: Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting for Assistant Director: Information Management and Governance in Head Office, Cape Town; Directorate: Health Intelligence.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office 365. Analytical, strategic and conceptual thinking skills including numeracy, problem solving, business analysis. Good understanding of information management, data governance, health systems, epidemiological concepts and monitoring and evaluation. Project and staff management skills with an ability to perform confidently in a complex environment under pressure. Collaboration and interpersonal skills including excellent communication, writing and relationship management skills. Technical and system knowledge: Excellent computer skills (MS Office 365) with knowledge of Western Cape Government Health and Wellness electronic systems. Advanced Excel and PowerBI skills will be an advantage. Administrative and policy skills: Office admin, human resource management knowledge and skills with well-developed leadership abilities.
• Appropriate experience in health information management.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work away from home and work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop an operational plan aligned with the strategic plan and department imperatives and ensure implementation of it through project management. Ensure the effective development, implementation and management of national and provincial information policies and systems through standardized data collection, stakeholder engagement, cross-team collaboration, and the expansion of automation and digitization. Ensure departmental data meets quality criteria through standardized processes, timely submission, and robust audit support, including conducting internal audits, monitoring compliance, compiling feedback reports, training, supporting facilities and compliance teams during audits, and developing and implementing effective data quality tools and procedures. Provide strategic decision support through accurate and timely data, information, knowledge, performance monitoring and evaluation, analysis reporting. Supervise, manage, lead and upskill a cohesive team/unit according to the relevant policies and procedures integrated with the rest of the directorate/s and department.