Analysing the functions, roles and skills of district Information officers in the implementation of the District health information system in south africa

Abstract

The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the District Health System. The implementation of the District Health Information System led to the establishment of a new group of health cadres, District Information Officers. Health workers with different professional backgrounds have been appointed or seconded into the position of a District Information Officer to produce the information to be used for decision making and planning of health services. District Information Officers are thus an essential part of the information system tasked with collating, analysing, interpreting and disseminating the information produced by the district.