AQUITY Innovations NPC, a Section 21 South African-based registered not-for-profit organization, was established in 2010. Our mission is to promote access to quality health and social services through innovations and technology. AQUITY’s programmatic focus areas include HIV, TB, health systems strengthening, capacity development Orphans and Vulnerable Children as well as other interventions targeting key populations.
AQUITY Innovations NPC has been appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the GLOBAL FUND TB Sub-Recipients (SRs) in South Africa. The project activities will be implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni district) and Eastern Cape provinces. (OR Tambo and Buffalo City Metro districts). As such we seek to employ the following:
AQUITY seeks to appoint Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1) to be based in Ehlanzeni District.
Remuneration: Will be based on the government DPSA rate (Level 9, notch 6). for this position.
Responsibilities:
Establishing strong working relationships with key district and facility Managers dealing with Monitoring & Evaluation /Information management, and programmes supported to facilitate effective collaboration, information sharing and communication
Developing district M&E plan
Contributing to the improvement of Health Information Systems (HIS), M&E activities, Data Quality with the district DOH and facilities by undertaking visits to district/facilities as needed to support and/or mentor data collection/collation or verify data quality or carry out spot checks/views
Conducting basic data analysis and interpretation, as required for programme support and also for reporting
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual programmatic performance reports
Support implementation of TIER TB Module
data, document best practices, trends and success stories
Participating in meetings and workshops related to health information/M&E at district and facility level and report on progress of activities
Conducting training and capacity building to data capturers and other programme staff
Provide inputs for the monthly and annual project performance reports.
Requirements
An appropriate degree in Public Health, Social, Statistics, Information or in related/relevant field
An additional qualification in M&E will be an advantage
Minimum of five years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with substantial experience in public health and monitoring and evaluation capacity building
Good understanding of public health programmes
Sound knowledge and experience in Health information management systems and policies
Demonstrate experience in performing data analysis and interpreting results correctly
Knowledge of MS software packages and databases
Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets and data analytical skills.
Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in South Africa for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] before the closing date 14 January 2020.