M & E Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH) 85 views0 applications

Society for Family Health (SFH) is a South African affiliate of Population Services International (PSI), an international NGO network operational in over 70 countries. SFH in South Africa concentrates on issues of HIV/ AIDS. As part of their HIV/AIDS control efforts, SFH is using social marketing to motivate behaviour change with respect to consistent condom use, HIV testing and other safer behaviours.

RESPONSIBILITIES include:
Data Tracking and Coordination

• Develop annual calendar of all donor data administration requirements and deadlines
• Review and monitor data received and Input into database development
• Update relevant stakeholders and team members on data collection progress
• Capacitate program managers ability to analyse data for decision making
• Address and, if required, escalate late or non-compliant data challenges
• Coordinate that all data is collected and complete and captured by defined deadlines
• Resolve relevant organizational data efficiently ensuring compliance
• Supervise data collection teams with field staff, overseeing data collection activities and regularly monitoring data quality

Database Management System Support

• Input into data collection system in consultation with the internal stakeholders
• Support the system design and update based on the changing requirements of donors
• Support sites to collate and submit DHIS data
• Manage the implementation of the data collection system and amendments through training new users and communicating with service providers and users on progress
• Communicate systems enhancements and changes to all relevant parties within agreed turnaround time

Data Quality Management

• Support development of SOPs and M&E Plans
• Review all data on databases and check for accuracy and completeness
• Address data quality issues within deadline
• Conduct data quality audits onsite and off site
• Identify common data collection and quality challenges and issues and report on these including recommendations on how to address the challenges
• Support with the implementation of SIMS

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Compile the organizational reports compliantly, completely, on time and according to donor commitments and reporting specifications
• Review all data, identifying and analyzing trends and relevant opportunities and threats
• Compile and present reports and recommendations

Capacity Development

• Ensure that all staff receive adequate training on all data related issues
• Capacitate program staff to accurate collect and consolidate data
• Train field staff on indicators and related SOPs for program data collection
• Train field staff on the data management information system

Data Use and Dissemination

• Support program planning, reviewing and formal program evaluations
• Support program staff on Abstract writing for scientific gatherings
• Promote data use for decision making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree in Health Economics, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social Sciences OR related research-based qualification is essential
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Registration with relevant professions council will be an added advantage
• Minimum 2-5 years M&E experience in the field of Public Health including HIV
• Previous M&E experience in a donor funded program will be an added advantage
• Ability to work independently and pro-actively, and as part of a team
• Driver’s License and ability to travel when required

The successful candidate will be a creative, innovative and strategic thinker, and will have: excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills; a strong interest in private sector approaches to development; and a proven ability to produce results and meet objectives under difficult circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your full application to [email protected], or hand dropped by 1 February 2017.

All application submissions will be reviewed and considered, only the most qualified candidates will be short listed and contacted for interviews.  SFH is an equal opportunity employer.