To support and monitor the implementation of the GOPHELEGA program and lead the formulation of the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting strategy in line with the donor and organizational objectives, lead and co-ordinate organizational responses to Funder and DoH
Location:
Ekurhuleni District (Germiston)
Key performance areas:
Assess the need for and develop Data Quality Improvement interventions in the allocated health district
Provide guidance towards appropriate collection and reporting of CDC Programmesxe2x80x99 routine output data and data management
Provide M&E technical assistance, as required, to Wits RHIxe2x80x99s GOPHELEGA projects.
Develop and conduct presentations on behalf of GOPHELEGA and Wits RHI
Identify and implement efficiencies in data collection, compilation, review, reporting, feedback, and action plans
Participate in the implementation of M&E needs assessments for the allocated district
Review DHIS, TIER, Daily Reports, and DATIM data to identify gaps in the sub-district and district M&E systems
Work with the DMs and technical teams to develop M&E activities in response to the specific needs and priorities of the district's special Siyenza sites
Performed quality assessment on all equipment, and software and implemented adequate support procedures
Managed the tracking, processing, and validation of data collected
Managed the data collection from external data providers
Act as a point of contact for GOPHELEGA M&E person between partners
Compile internal and external reports reports
In conjunction with the DM and M&E team, develop annual work plans for the position, and timelines for implementing the proposed activities
Gives support and guidance in the creation of data collection tools
Participate in data verification and reporting activities
Oversee, and co-ordinate the timely and accurate submission of data for program and donor reporting
Implement, monitor, and review the allocated M&E activities (including Tier, MER, NON- MER and NIDS rollouts)
Provide support to Information Management staff and GOPHELEGA for: - Appropriate reporting of data to the DHIS, TIER, and DATIM (facility to district levels) - Extraction of information from the DHIS, TIER, and other DoH systems for monitoring purposes
Interprets findings of data assessments/audits and ensures implementation of data quality improvement plans
Working with the QI team conducts root cause analysis to prevent future data quality issues and implement new standards or processes including taking necessary corrective action
Conduct monthly reviews of the DHIS, TIER data at the sub-district and district levels
Provide data quality support as appropriate
Revise activities based on the TIER, DHIS data, implementation experiences, and program feedback
Participate in regular feedback and planning sessions with the line manager, M&E and other technical teams, and DoH counterparts
Establish/participate in data quality forums
Participate in district data review meetings (to support data use)
Support districts with target-setting initiatives
Act as the first point of contact in assisting DoH managers at the sub-district & district levels with data-related issues or mentoring
Maintain accurate records to document processes and output
Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the institute staff around programmatic inputs and outputs
Communication with local, regional, and international collaborators and stakeholders including donors and sponsors when and if required
Participate in and contribute to the development and achievement of the institutexe2x80x99s corporate goals and objectives
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
Participate in the recruitment processes of district-based M&E staff (including the development and marking of competency assessments
Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.
Required minimum education and training:
Masterxe2x80x99s Degree in an appropriate discipline
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Excellent data presentation skills (primarily MS Excel and PowerPoint). DHIS, TEIR, STATA, DATIM, and Data Analytic Software
Required minimum work experience:
5 years experience within public health monitoring & evaluation environment and Data analytics of which 2 should be at a management level, 2 years experience working with donor-driven programmes
Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Ability to develop data cleaning and storage systems and create databases
Experience working at various levels of data collection and conducting routine data quality audits
Experience with the DHIS, Tier.Net, DATIM, SynCH, and other DoH/Donor data systems
Experience in donor and DoH reporting, writing reports for internal use and for external stakeholders such as the Department of Health
Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff members on monitoring & evaluation systems
Experience in implementing and supervising quality improvement work
Experience in strategic planning, work plan writing, clinical and data management guidelines, and SOPs
Experience in change management
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Willing to take initiative and empathetic
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience working with target setting, strategic information management, and protocols, and providing training/capacity building
Demonstrated leadership, management, and change management abilities, including the ability to manage a diverse team
Be a proactive agent influencing positive change with external stakeholders with the ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of Wits RHI and partner organizations
Positive, energetic team leader with an ability to adapt to complex situations, manage stress, deliver goals pro-actively and great work ethic
Organized with a thorough and accurate approach to work
Demands of the job:
May be required to work at sites that are under-resourced
Working overtime and on weekends may be required
Must be able to work in time-constrained, highly pressurized deadline-driven environments
Valid Driverxe2x80x99s license and own vehicle required
Local travel will be required
Communications and relationships:
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English
Ability to establish and maintain effective
TO APPLY:
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please Apply Online.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 30 August 2023.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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