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Position                  –              Data Monitoring Officer (OpCon)
Reports to              –              Evaluation Coordinator
Location                 –              Pretoria, South Africa
Duration                 –              3 Months

Role overview

ICAP at Columbia University (ICAP) will be partnering with the National Department of Health of South Africa and other stakeholders to conduct a rapid evaluation study of a large-scale community health worker initiative. The evaluation study is funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The study will use both quantitative and qualitative methods including a structured survey, key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), a structured health facility assessment, a knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey, and field-based observation of WBPHCOT teams.

Reporting to the Pretoria-based Evaluation Coordinator, the Data Monitoring Officer will support the data collection, management, and monitoring components of the project including: developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data collection and data quality assurance; developing and implementing study data monitoring plans; managing data collection tools and devices including tablet computers; and providing training, mentorship, and troubleshooting support to project staff on data collection procedures and use of tools. S/he will work closely with the Evaluation Coordinator to provide training and technical assistance to the data collection team to guarantee successful implementation of the project and adherence to project SOPs, as well as contribute to data cleaning and analysis.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Develop the study data collection, management, monitoring, and support plan for the WBPHCOT evaluation including SOPs for data collection, quality assurance, and routine study data monitoring and data cleaning, as well as procedures for use and support of electronic data collection tools
  • Collaborate on the development of training materials and participate in data collectors’ trainings
  • Provide mentorship to data collectors during the data collection process
  • Oversee data security activities and ensure that all relevant study materials are stored and maintained in a secure and effective manner
  • Conduct ongoing quality control/assurance procedures to ensure complete and accurate data entry
  • Generate routine data summaries for project monitoring
  • Support evaluation coordinators to document training and technical assistance activities and help to produce and disseminate technical reports, guides, manuals, and other written materials.
  • Contribute to the cleaning and analysis process
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Desired experience and qualification

  • A degree in public health or related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing data monitoring for large scale HIV-related evaluations or other studies, including aspects of design of, and responsibility for, data collection, management, and data quality assurance systems
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Experience with mobile data collection programs such as SurveyCTO
  • Experience and comfort with informatics aspects of data collection and management
  • Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines and multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners to achieve program results
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Word and PowerPoint and the ability to rapidly process and analyze data using MS Excel, or other statistical analysis program, are required

Interested applicants should send their comprehensive CV’s and letter of motivation to [email protected] with the job tittle in the subject line on or before 27 June 2019.

ICAP is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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ICAP at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health supports programs and research that address HIV/AIDS and related conditions and works to strengthen health systems. ICAP currently supports HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs in 13 African countries including: Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania. ICAP supports several hundred project sites, which provide HIV prevention, care and treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals.

Launched in 2004 as the International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, ICAP is led by its Director Wafaa El-Sadr. With a special emphasis on family-focused care, use of multidisciplinary teams, attention to the multitude of needs of individuals at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, ICAP programs include HIV counseling and testing, prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, comprehensive HIV care, antiretroviral therapy, and management for related conditions, such as tuberculosis.

ICAP's goal is to build capacity for the implementation of diverse programs and to support the strengthening of other aspects of health systems, such as the renovation of health facilities, the training and mentoring of health care providers, and building the capacity of program managers and administrators. Such programs include Clinical Mentorship Systems Training and the ICAP Nurse Capacity Initiative. In addition, ICAP supports a Student Opportunities Program for undergraduate and graduate student from all disciplines.

ICAP partners with both public and private organizations, including ministries of health, the World Health Organization, and UNAIDS. Partnerships with non-governmental and community-based organizations, as well as faith-based groups, address care for at-risk populations, including children, and create income-generating projects for people living in affected communities.

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0 USD Pretoria, South Africa CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP)

Position                  -              Data Monitoring Officer (OpCon) Reports to              -              Evaluation Coordinator Location                 -              Pretoria, South Africa Duration                 -              3 Months

Role overview

ICAP at Columbia University (ICAP) will be partnering with the National Department of Health of South Africa and other stakeholders to conduct a rapid evaluation study of a large-scale community health worker initiative. The evaluation study is funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The study will use both quantitative and qualitative methods including a structured survey, key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), a structured health facility assessment, a knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) survey, and field-based observation of WBPHCOT teams.Reporting to the Pretoria-based Evaluation Coordinator, the Data Monitoring Officer will support the data collection, management, and monitoring components of the project including: developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data collection and data quality assurance; developing and implementing study data monitoring plans; managing data collection tools and devices including tablet computers; and providing training, mentorship, and troubleshooting support to project staff on data collection procedures and use of tools. S/he will work closely with the Evaluation Coordinator to provide training and technical assistance to the data collection team to guarantee successful implementation of the project and adherence to project SOPs, as well as contribute to data cleaning and analysis.Roles and responsibilities

  • Develop the study data collection, management, monitoring, and support plan for the WBPHCOT evaluation including SOPs for data collection, quality assurance, and routine study data monitoring and data cleaning, as well as procedures for use and support of electronic data collection tools
  • Collaborate on the development of training materials and participate in data collectors’ trainings
  • Provide mentorship to data collectors during the data collection process
  • Oversee data security activities and ensure that all relevant study materials are stored and maintained in a secure and effective manner
  • Conduct ongoing quality control/assurance procedures to ensure complete and accurate data entry
  • Generate routine data summaries for project monitoring
  • Support evaluation coordinators to document training and technical assistance activities and help to produce and disseminate technical reports, guides, manuals, and other written materials.
  • Contribute to the cleaning and analysis process
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Desired experience and qualification

  • A degree in public health or related field
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing data monitoring for large scale HIV-related evaluations or other studies, including aspects of design of, and responsibility for, data collection, management, and data quality assurance systems
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Experience with mobile data collection programs such as SurveyCTO
  • Experience and comfort with informatics aspects of data collection and management
  • Experience working with complex programs involving short deadlines and multiple tasks, in coordination with multiple partners to achieve program results
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Word and PowerPoint and the ability to rapidly process and analyze data using MS Excel, or other statistical analysis program, are required

Interested applicants should send their comprehensive CV’s and letter of motivation to [email protected] with the job tittle in the subject line on or before 27 June 2019.ICAP is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2019-06-28

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