Data Quality Improvement Mentor - Mthatha, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

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Mthatha, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main purpose of the job:

To Support the monitoring, evaluation, reporting and data quality functions of the Project PrEP. Perform quality assurance activities in accordance with the project quality assurance plan and oversee electronic and paper-based data capturing process including query resolution

Location:

Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Key performance areas:

Collect and review weekly dispatches and implement data cleaning plans
Collect and review weekly data for all indicators
Capture missing data where applicable
Participate in the implementation of M&E needs assessments for the specific subdistricts
Review data to identify gaps in the site and subdistrict M&E systems
Develop M&E interventions in response to the specific needs and priorities of the subdistrict
Develop a work plan and timelines for addressing the identified needs and priorities
Follow through with action plans and data cleanup activities resulting from assessments
Support the implementation of the proposed activities in the cluster
Establish/participate in subdistrict and site level data quality forums
Participate in site level and subdistrict data review meetings (to support data use)
Plan and conduct regular site visits to conduct data quality assessments and ascertain data related issues by comparing data entered with source documents and make necessary corrections to information entered.
Integrate feedback from monthly output reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports
Provide support in the generation of required Donor and other the institute reports
Participate in regular planning sessions with line manager and/or technical specialists
Liaise with facility Team Leaders for submission of relevant data.
Compile prescribed reports for timely submission with subdistrict output information to the managers and relevant stakeholders
Distribute data and reports to relevant team members and management
Ensure report queries from M&E technical team are resolved timeously within the reporting timelines set by the M&E reporting portfolio.
Implement quality improvement projects developed under KPA 1 with particular attention to strengthen data reporting, data quality and systems at subdistrict and individual site levels
Provide support to ensure appropriate data flow and data quality is maintained from the facility to sub district, this includes data reported into the NDoH systems
Generate timely and accurate monthly reports and submit to the managers.
Maintain accurate records to document support provided, processes and outputs to report to the M&E team
Act as the first point of contact in assisting data capturers and site managers with data related issues and mentoring
Train and mentor data collectors, capturers and linkage officers on all patient data captured
Monitor and support site level dashboards and run charts
Maintain accurate records to document processes and outputs
Communication with relevant levels of the institute staff around programmatic inputs and outputs
Communication with stakeholders when and if required.
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self management.
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
Take ownership for driving own career development

Required minimum education and training:

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_Degree (or equivalent) in M&E, Public Health, Statistics, Population studies (Demography), Economics or in related/relevant field __OR_**:

_Relevant 5 years experience_

Required minimum work experience:

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_2-3 years' experience working with data quality systems and/or data capturing

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_2 years' experience in public health related monitoring and evaluation programmes._

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
***- Experience working with various levels of data collection and maintaining data systems.

Must pay attention to detail.
Ordered and systematic with a tendency to adhere to protocols.
Good administrative skills are required together with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with DHIS preferred.
Able to work under pressure.
Must demonstrate an ability to build capacity of staff members on monitoring & evaluation systems.
Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times.
Must have sound interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be Selfmotivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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