Botswana Health Information Management Association

Botswana Health Information Management Association As established in 2016 BoHIMA is an internationally recognised association which governs the health information professions in Botswana.

Who we are
The Botswana Health Information Management Association (BoHIMA) is a non-profit organization brought into existence in July 2016 to bridge the apparent perforation in the Health Information and Informatics governance and anticipate being an accrediting body for professionals in this field. The association is mandated to promote better collection, management, analysis and use of health d

ata and information systems. BoHIMA acts as a voice in the health information governance realm to establish, grow and maintain the association in order to build a very strong representation and rapport in the health sector. Furthermore BoHIMA also concerns itself with the promotion, publication and marketing of all health information governance professions being Health Information management, Health Informatics and Health Information technology. The association is dedicated to indulge and promote research related to health information, digital health and all related subjects to contribute to the improvement of health care in Botswana and elsewhere. The objectives of the association are:
*To collectively fill the seemingly perforation in the Health Information Management sector by addressing all the challenges faced by the Health information Management and health care sector in Botswana.
*Advance knowledge and understanding by improving the use of research and health Information technology in health care.
*To further entrench a culture of generating and using quality evidence to make decisions in health care by empowering and promoting the adoption of health Information professionals in Botswana. Vision, mission and values
Vision
To be an internationally recognized and well-rounded association that speaks for all health information governance professionals. Mission
To advance the quality of Health Information management and use by enforcing best practices and standards for health information in the health care sector nationally. Values
As BoHIMA we value the following:
• Bokgeleke
• Transparency
• Accountability
• Equity
• Leadership.

18/05/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA POSITIVE STEP BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELNESS: Includes Health Information Management Profe...
04/11/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A POSITIVE STEP BY THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELNESS: Includes Health Information Management Professionals in Monitoring and Evaluation Recruitment

The Botswana Health Information Management Association would like to commend the Ministry of Health for revising the job requirements for the Monitoring and Evaluation position to include Health Information Management (HIM) as one of the main requirements. This development follows the association recent press release wherein the exclusion of Health Information Management was made. The association emphasised the crucial role that HIM professionals play in monitoring and evaluation within the Ministry of Health.

We appreciate the Ministry's consideration and willingness to recognize the value of HIM professionals in monitoring and evaluation roles. The inclusion of HIM qualifications in the recently advertised job requirements is a significant step towards promoting diversity and inclusivity in the healthcare sector.

We hope that this development will set a precedent for future recruitments and promote a more inclusive and equitable work environment.

Over and above all, the association extensively encourage the HIM professionals to apply for the post even though it requires an unimaginably 10yrs of experience. We know your potential and the depth of monitoring and evaluation knowledge that you have acquired through serving in many areas and different non governmental organisations and the Ministry itself.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDisappointment Over Exclusion of Health Information Management Professionals in Monitoring and Eval...
20/10/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Disappointment Over Exclusion of Health Information Management Professionals in Monitoring and Evaluation

The Botswana Health Information Management Association is dismayed by the Ministry of Health's recent advertisement for a Monitoring and Evaluation position dated 20 October 2025. The job posting specifies requirements in Statistics, Sociology,Economics,Population Studies and related fields,noticeably and blatantly omitting the Health Information Management qualification.

This exclusion is particularly concerning ,given the crucial role that HIM professionals have played in monitoring and evaluation ,both within the Ministry of Health and across all DHMTs. As surveillance officers, they have demonstrated their capabilities in collecting, analysing, and interpreting Health data, informing policy decisions and driving health care improvements.

This omission seems to be a clear case of professional marginalisation and discrimination against HIM professionals, who have been integral to the Ministry 's monitoring and evaluation efforts. For years, HIM professionals have served as M&Es , collecting, analysing and interpreting Health data and informing policy decisions.

Some have worked for more than 3 years on a contract basis, while some have worked on a temporary basis; and the Ministry could not absorb them on a permanent basis, thanks to the policies and procedures of the DPSM. These are people on the ground, and as such, their profession should be among those outstanding as requirements, not as "related fields".

We urge the Ministry of Health to reconsider its approach to recruitment and recognise the value that HIM professionals can bring to the table. By embracing diversity in qualifications and expertise, the Ministry can foster a more inclusive and effective healthcare system.

And lastly,we urge the HIM professionals to apply in large numbers and if given the chance, do their very best as they have always been doing.

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Gaborone
Gaborone
POBOX1001ABG,SEBELE,GABORONE,BOTSWANA

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