Health Data Administrator – DHIS Data Entry & Reporting

Department of Health; Heidelberg; On-site; ZAR 199,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for an Administration Clerk: DHIS Level 5. You will capture data in DHIS and PPIPV3/ChildPIPV3, perform quick QA on primary sources, and prepare routine HIM reports.

You must hold Grade 12 and be computer literate; the role requires liaison with providers, data submission, and confidentiality. The post closes 11 September 2026; apply online via the e-Recruitment portal with Z83 form and CV.

Qualifications

• Grade12 Certificate or NQF Level 4; computer literacy required.
• Knowledge of hospital data management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture data on DHIS. PPIPV3 (Perinatal Problem Identification Programme version 3) and ChildPIPV3 (Child Problem Identification Programme version 3) databases and update HIM databases.
• Conduct rapid data quality assessment on primary sources before capturing.
• Compile and submit routine HIM unit reports and organise monthly hospital data interrogation meetings.
• Complete and sign a weekly summary form for monthly reports and assist timely preparation of required reports.
• Source data from electronic (HIS) and manual systems; ensure data is available and ready for audit.
• Escalate poor data quality to supervisor and maintain data confidentiality; liaise with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade12 Certificate or NQF Level 4

Job description

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for an Administration Clerk: DHIS Level 5. You will capture data in DHIS and PPIPV3/ChildPIPV3, perform quick QA on primary sources, and prepare routine HIM reports.

You must hold Grade 12 and be computer literate; the role requires liaison with providers, data submission, and confidentiality. The post closes 11 September 2026; apply online via the e-Recruitment portal with Z83 form and CV.