Job Description

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

Purpose of the position:

M&E Officer will support the overall implementation of PWUD programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning(MERL) activities under the leadership, management and supervision of the M&E Manager/Specialist. The M&E Officer will also actively support the management and coordination of provincial and district program performance reporting. The incumbent will work closely with Site Manager, NIMART Nurses and other program staff to ensure that quality services are captured, validated and reported in line with Global Fund (GF) reporting requirements. S/He will ensure that the M&E Systems and data management processes are adequately implemented and complied with for accurate, quality and timely reporting

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in M&E, Information Technology / Business Administration, Public Health, Data Management or other related field. Minimum of 4 years' M&E experience with a specific focus on HIV and/or TB programming. Strong expertise in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint Demonstrated experience in data management and reporting systems including tool development, data capturing, analysis and report writing. Experience of working in GF, PEPFAR or other donor funded projects is required. Good understanding and experience of using DoH information management systems like DHIS, Tier.Net, HPRS. A valid driver's license is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with program leads and data management staff to ensure PWUD data management processes and M&E systems are managed in line with Department of Health (DoH) information management guidelines, policies and procedures as well as GF reporting guidelines. Report on performance indicators and monitoring frameworks. Collate monthly and quarterly progress reports for various stakeholders. Facilitate training and capacity development to enable the MERL/data team. Participate in performance indicators, On-Site Data Verification (OSDV) and Data Quality Assessment (DQA) audits. Provide inputs towards the monitoring of activities, outputs and outcomes and validity of information. Lead the overall implementation of M&E activities and provide the overall leadership and management of the district program performance reporting. Assist with the development and implementation of learning agenda to inform the PR and other stakeholders about the lessons learned from the grant activities. Assist with the development/modification of the PWUD work plan, data collection tools and tracking processes against set grant targets. Provide MERL technical assistance on data analysis, reporting and data use for informed decision making. Strengthening and capacity building on existing national health information systems such as Tier.Net, District Health Information System (DHIS) and other PWUD prescribed systems to enhance data visualization. Participate in provincial, district and sub-district MERL meetings, workshops to provide ongoing technical support. * Perform any other duties as assigned by M&E Manager and other THC senior management team