Data Monitor CSP (Johannesburg Metro) at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

The data monitor supports the M&E specialist. The data monitor plays a key role in ensuring a consistent flow of accurate VMMC data from a key population based within the unique environment of Correctional services. The role is responsible for coordinating data collection (source data), reporting, data quality interventions and verification and ensure it is reported timeously to TB HIV Care, the funder and DOH counterparts

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Degree/Diploma in health/ public health/ social sciences or another relevant field
• Knowledge of VMMC data recording tools and Tier.net data management is essential.
• Three years’ experience on data management, data verification and quality assurance
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in data management, maintaining and/or updating databases; data verification / quality assurance experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ data analysis experience
• Three years’ experience with HIV, AIDS and STI programme data, TIER.Net, DHIS and information management background
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Previous experience within the Correctional services is an advantage.
• Intermediate level computer skills including MS Office
• Proficiency in English, and any other local South African language

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage a database  on all VMMC data  for each correctional centre 
• Manage a database on VMMC  for selected correctional centres (including adverse events / follow up etc)
• Compiles routine data reports on all VMMC indicators.
• Report all funder indicators timeously  to the M&E specialist and the funder.
• Coordinates the implementation of new reporting tools and provide training at the correctional centres on data innovations
• Responsible for optimising the recording of VMMC data tools in each correctional centre
• Provides mentorship to DCS data staff on data flow requirements to ensure all captured and reported data is of high quality 
• Build relationships with NDoH staff at sub-district level to ensure that the data is reporting into DHIS.
• Assist the other data monitors in ensuring that quarterly data are retrieved and reported to sub-districts.
• Assist with the preparation for Service Provider monthly invoice payments.
• Attend and present in stakeholder meetings (health managers; continuum of care etc)
• Compile internal and external reports as and when needed

Skills and Competencies    

• Capacity to work independently and to work well within a diverse team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, good time management skills
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• Able to train users on VMMC M&E systems (CommCare)
• Experience with reporting on TB/HIV, PEPFAR indicators and/or DOH statistics