To support and monitor the implementation of a USAID funded Programme in the Free State
To lead the formulation of the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting strategy in line with the donor and organizational objectives and to coordinate organizational responses to the Funder and DoH
Location:
Wits RHI - Bloemfontein (Free State)
Key performance areas:Technical strategy and oversight
Assess the need for and develop Data Quality Improvement interventions in the allocated health district
Guide towards appropriate collection and reporting of CDC Programmes' routine output data and data management
Provide M&E technical assistance, as required, to Wits RHI's Free State projects
Develop and conduct presentations on behalf of Wits RHI Free State 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 provincial, district and sub-district M&E systems
Work with M & E managers and technical teams to develop M&E activities in response to the specific needs and priorities of the supported districts
Performed quality assessment on all equipment, and software and implemented adequate support procedures
Managed the tracking, processing, and validation of data collected
Manage the data collection from external data providers
Compile internal and external reports
In conjunction with the M&E teams, 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
Data Quality and Reporting
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 Wits RHI Free State 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 QI teams to conduct root cause analysis to prevent future data quality issues and implement new standards or processes including taking necessary corrective action
Support monthly reviews of the DHIS, and TIER data at the provincial 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)
Stakeholder Relations
Act as a point of contact person for Wits RHI Free State M&E between partners and other stakeholders
Act as the first point of contact in assisting DoH managers at the district and provincial 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 institute's corporate goals and objectives
Staff management
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
Manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
Plan, convene and produce reports for monthly One on one meetings with supervised staff to monitor performance and support
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
Oversee the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
Plan, organise and lead staff performance assessments
Identify substandard performance by team members and plan and implement necessary corrective action
Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
Required minimum education and training:
Master's 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 - 8 years of experience within Public Health Monitoring & Evaluation and Data analytics of which 3 years should be at a management level
2 years of 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 external stakeholders such as the Department of Health
Demonstrated ability to build the capacity of staff members on monitoring & and evaluation systems
Experience in implementing and supervising quality improvement work
Experience in strategic planning, work plan writing, clinical and data management guidelines, and SOPs
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 be empathetic
Strong organisational 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 proactively, and great work ethic
Organized with a thorough and accurate approach to work
Experience in change management
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Demands of the job:
Working overtime and on weekends may be required
Must be able to work in time-constrained, highly pressurized deadline-driven environments
Valid Driver's license and own vehicle required
Local, Regional, and National travel will be required
Communications and relationships:
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) in English. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels within the organization, as well as all external stakeholders
Work with Institute management, subordinates, and support staff as well as DOH, Civil Society, and Donors
TO APPLY:
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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The closing date for all applications: 30 August 2024.
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.
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Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
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