Quality Data Collection and Tools
- Define data collection methods and sources for each programme indicator in a data collection plan.
- Define a data collection schedule in accordance with programme management need.
- Develop a tool dictionary to ensure tools are version controlled and up-to-date.
- Ensure data sources collect the required information to the agreed minimum quality
standards. - Ensure that data flow and internal reporting requirements are defined, and clear guidelines,Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other tools are in place for data collection,aggregation and reporting.
- Standardize paper tools, electronic systems (DOH & Programme) and SOPs to ensure they are harmonized across all sites for data collection, processing and analysis.
Data Quality Assurance
- Ensure appropriate data quality assurance systems, measures and tools are in place and are monitored at all levels.
- Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.
- Identify shortcomings in the processes, identifying root causes for data quality errors, and
remedy these by developing protocols to ensure regular, accurate data collection and
reporting and continually improve them for efficiency. - Undertake and conduct data quality management activities such as (but not limited to):
- Identify, compare, and resolve data quality problems
- Evaluate large dataset for quality and accuracy.
- Work with M&E teams to correct data quality errors.
- Develop process improvements to enhance overall data quality
- Develop and execute data clean-up measures
- Monitor and report on data quality assurance performance metrics
- Conduct site visits and audits site level quality assurance processes
Reporting
- Monitor adherence to reporting timelines as well as quality of data submitted.
- Work closely with the Public Health and Data /Reporting Teams to ensure that all program data are reported according to the required quality standards and timelines.
Supervision
- As needed, supervise any technical experts and/or consultants who are contributing to data quality objectives and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS ,SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A Master’s degree in management, monitoring and evaluation, analytics or a related field or equivalent experience is required
- Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive,performance-based programmes, preferably large-scale PEPFAR-funded programmes
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience focused on operationalising performance indicators and experience working within health information systems in South Africa within DOH and PEPFAR implementing partners, preferably, working within/extracting data from DATIM, [URL Removed] PHCIS, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a technical team composed of several
interdisciplinary technical experts, and to be adept at managing competing deadlines and priorities. - Demonstrated ability to work across business units and capture and disseminate lessons learned to ensure the continual improvement of data collection processes and outputs.
- Ability to portray complex data sets in easy-to-understand formats including visualisations.
- Working knowledge of South Africa’s health information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes as they relate to data collection for performance-based reporting on the NSP.
- Demonstrated ability to work across business units and capture and disseminate lessons learned to ensure the continual improvement of data collection processes and outputs.
- Well-organized with an ability to handle a large workload, deliver on short deadlines and work independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work within a culturally diverse team.
- Excellent written and communication skills in English (proficiency in other official languages
Desired Skills:
- communication skills.
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Designing
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Medical Research
- 5 to 10 years Network Planning, Design & Installation
Desired Qualification Level:
- Masters
About The Employer:
Our client is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates usto provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.