Main purpose of the job:Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive approach to quality improvement in data management and data analytics in a specified geographical area, in support of reaching CDC and DOH programme objectivesLocation:Wits RHI – Pretoria, TshwaneKey performance areas:Participate in the implementation of data quality and reporting needs assessments for the specified facility (ies)Provide M&E technical assistance, as required, to RHI's projectsIdentify and implement efficiencies in data collection, compilation, review, reporting, feedback and action plansParticipate in the implementation of M&E needs assessments for the allocated districtReview all data (DHIS2, Tier, ETR, other systems) to identify gaps in the facility's information systemsWork with the PMs, QIAs and technical teams to develop M&E activities in response to the specific needs and priorities of the facility (ies)In conjunction with the PM and facility team, develop annual work plans for the position, and timelines for implementing the proposed activitiesMonitor PEPFAR project outputs closely, including at the facility levelReport progress on monthly/quarterly basis as required by specific indicatorsParticipate in data verification and reporting activitiesFacilitate, and co-ordinate the timely and accurate submission of data for program and donor reportingImplement the proposed activities in the district (including Tier, ETR, DHIS2 and NIDS roll outs)Provide support to the Data Capturers & DoH Information Officers for:Appropriate reporting of all data to the TIER, DHIS2 (facility to district levels)Extraction & review of information from TIER and DHIS2 for monitoring purposesConduct routine review of the data at the facility level and provide data quality support as appropriateConduct routine synch-TIER data alignment and provide data quality support as appropriateRevise activities based on the data, implementation experiences, and the programme feedback meetingsGenerate timely reports from activities conductedParticipate in regular feedback and planning sessions with line manager, facility and other technical teams, and DoH counterpartsEstablish/participate in data quality forums at the facilityParticipate in facility and sub district data review meetings (to support data use)Attend to all staffing requirements and administrationParticipate in the recruitment processes of facility-based M&E staff (including the development and marking of competency assessments)Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relationsPerform and facilitate performance development and assessmentsIdentify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective actionCoach and train subordinates and team members to ensure acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisationPromote harmony, teamwork and sharing informationTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.Act as the first point of contact in assisting DoH managers at the facility, sub-district & district levels with data related issues or mentoringMaintain accurate records to document processes and outputsCommunicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the institute staff around programmatic inputs and outputsCommunication with local, regional and other collaborators and stakeholders including donors and sponsors when and if requiredParticipate in and contribute to the development and achievement of the institute's corporate goals and objectivesRequired minimum education and training:Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field (monitoring & evaluation, public health, science, etc.)Code 8/10 for drivingRequired minimum work experience:Experience in Public Health or relevant field working with monitoring and evaluation systems:With a Bachelor's Degree: 2 years' experienceWith a Diploma: 4 years' experienceDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Experience with Monitoring and Evaluation: data management and data analysis in the healthcare sector and 1 years' experience working with donor-driven programmesAbility to develop data cleaning, storage systems and creating databasesExperience working at various levels of data collectionExperience with the TIER.Net, DHIS2, ETR.Net and other DoH/PEPFAR data systemsExperience writing reports for internal use and for external stakeholders such as the Department of HealthDemonstrated ability to build capacity of staff members on monitoring & evaluation systemsExperience in implementing and supervising quality improvement workExperience in training, coaching and material developmentExperience of clinical systems and data managementExperience of change managementDemands of the job:Working overtime and over weekends may be requiredTravel to different facilities across the Tshwane DistrictAble to work in a highly pressurized environmentCommunications and relationships:Work with Institute management, subordinates and support staff as well as DOH and donorsTO 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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.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: 03 December 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.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.