Job ID

2024-6313

Location

ZA-Centurion

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Full-Time

• The GIS Specialist will work within the Digital Health Unit (DHU) at the National Department of Health (NDoH) to support technical support through a USAID-funded RISE GVAX Programme. The position focuses on leveraging geospatial technologies to support of public health interventions.  

Geospatial Product Development:

• Create static and interactive web map products, including public-facing dashboards, to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Develop geographic UI/UX designs for geo-enabled data-entry features included amongst others in the Master Health Facility List (MHFL)

Data Management:

• Manage the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of spatial and non-spatial data, including processing health and demographic data.
• Support the administration of the enterprise GIS server, manage users, GIS software licenses, and maintain organisational assets.
• Establish and/or manage a digital library for relevant spatial data and digital remote sensing images.
• Ensure data compliance with relevant spatial South African regulations and NDoH data governance structures.

Geospatial Analysis:

• Use spatial analysis approaches and tools, including spatial statistics and network analysis, for public health GIS analysis.
• Perform geocoding of health facilities using various tools and ensure the accuracy of facility locations in the MHFL.
• Design and support the produce mapping for analysis of spatial data to discover patterns and trends, using relevant mapping and data visualisations.

Capacity Building and Support:

• Train and build capacity within the organization and NDoH on GIS tools and applications.
• Support the development of training manuals for end users on GIS technologies.

Innovation and Research:

• Research and support the implementation of new GIS technologies and standards.
• Develop new methods/technologies for solving spatial data problems and incorporate them into Business Intelligence solutions for the NHI Fund.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Conduct quality assurance of all data and information products.
• Draft terms of reference for GIS projects and ensure the implementation of GIS standards.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis of any newly required GIS projects and products.

Operational and Strategic Planning:

• Support planning, development, coordination, and execution of GIS projects and activities in the Digital Health space at the national health level.
• Identify and explore opportunities to improve efficiency and services through GIS tools and technologies.

• BSc in Geo Informatics, Geography, Environmental Science or a related field (NQF level 7)
• Postgrad Qualification in Geographical Information Sciences or related field
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a GIS role in public services, and preferably in the public health sector with experience in health information systems.
• Strong skills in GIS platforms, PowerBI and SQL required
• Certification in IT and server administration is an added advantage.

• Registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) in terms of the Geomatics Act, Act No 19 of 2013 (preferred)
• Advanced technical skills in geospatial analysis and modelling, geocoding, dashboard development, web maps, and data integrations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis packages (R, Python).
• Experience in geo-database design, repository management, and metadata and data quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others on data collection/GIS tools
• Fundamental programming skills and the ability to create web-based GIS services.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), problem-solving orientation, and decisiveness.
• Good at planning, structuring, prioritising, and executing work, with effective personal and team time management.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to manage interpersonal relationships and workplace conflicts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel (nationally 10% to 20%)
• Valid driver’s license.

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