EMS Administrator

Overview

Project Overview

The Pandemic Fund South Africa Project supports the strengthening of national systems for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Through investments in surveillance and human resources for health, the project aims to enhance early warning systems, improve disease detection and reporting, and build capacity for coordinated emergency response. Implemented in collaboration with the National Department of Health, Jhpiego, and other key stakeholders, the project contributes to building a resilient health system aligned with South Africa’s National Action Plan for Health Security.

Role Overview

As part of this initiative, the Event Management System (EMS) Administrator will support the implementation of IDSR programs, including Community-Based Surveillance (CBS), Event-Based Surveillance (EBS), and Indicator-Based Surveillance (IBS). Responsibilities include assisting with data collection, analysis, and reporting , and ensuring that program activities align with key performance indicators. The role will contribute to the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of surveillance data to support evidence-based public health decision-making. The Administrator will also conduct media scanning, generate reports from the DHIS2 system, and provide administrative support for the compilation of public health bulletins.

This position (X2 posts) is supported through a donor-funded project with an anticipated implementation period of three years. The successful candidates will be appointed on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, which may be renewed or extended subject to funding availability, operational requirements of the organisation, and/or satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Support routine surveillance data collection, verification, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with surveillance teams to ensure timely and accurate collection of surveillance data.
• Maintain and update project databases and filing systems for easy access to current and historical surveillance data.
• Track performance of IDSR indicators and targets using surveillance data from DHIS2.
• Provide administrative and logistical support during training, supervisory visits, and surveillance system evaluations.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues in the DHIS2 system and escalate as needed.
• Support the analysis of surveillance data to identify trends and provide public health intelligence for decision-making.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Secondary education and a Diploma in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Management or related field and with 4 to 5 years of directly relevant experience required; B Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the public service or government systems.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Management or related field and with 4 years directly relevant experience.
• Experience working with DHIS2 and knowledge of IDSR frameworks
  
  

Core Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management, planning, coordination and execution skills
• Integrity and ethical standards
  
  

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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