Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To lead the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting functions of the project by planning and implementing strategies to maximize the usage of data collected and ensure appropriate dissemination of important lessons learned

Location:

• Wits School of Public Health - Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Develop and implement program monitoring and evaluation systems that meet donor, stakeholder, and project requirements
• Regularly monitor the outputs for indicators listed in the project M&E framework
• Monitor the effectiveness and adherence to the referral framework as prescribed for the decentralized sites
• Report on project outputs to PIs, funder, and relevant stakeholders
• Design and Implement risk Management SOPs/processes to ensure the effectiveness of the service being provided
• Design and conduct program evaluations
• Conduct data quality and verification audits
• Develop best practice documents and reports based on program outcomes
• Ensure that the project indicator tracker is complete and up to date for all sites
• Participate in project meetings as necessary and work with the project manager
• Develop and conduct M&E capacity-building programmes for project staff to enhance understanding
• Facilitate M&E skills transfer from project to stakeholder staff
• Facilitate skills transfer for the Data capture to ensure the collection and management of relevant data for the project
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management Office for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelors Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or any other related field
• A Masters Degree will be an added advantage

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Experience working with donor-driven programs in the South African context
• Experience in training and capacity building
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Adaptable, willing to take initiative
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in managing MEL database systems
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office including statistical packages

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: 05 March 2024.
• 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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