M&E Officer (District) at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Overview of duties:

• Work with KZN district management to identify data needs and areas for M&E support at district/ sub-district/facility levels
• Support data collection and data validation activities at district, sub-district and facility levels – including technical support and mentoring.
• Conduct data verification of project specific indicators, including detailed checking of reported data against source documents, to ensure that captured data is captured is accurate and valid
• Support the district/ sub district and facilities in setting targets to reduce data capturing and reporting errors.
• Disseminate findings/results to the program teams during sub district nerve centre meetings, to support evidence-based decision making related to activities and focus areas
• Participate in the development of the grant's implementation plan, data collection tools and the tracking of progress against set targets
• Support the provincial M&E Specialist to collate data for timely reporting on grant activities
• Collaborate with district M&E staff on M&E activities in order to ensure effective communication and to further the goal of improving data use
• Participate in project and department of health meetings and provide feedback to stakeholders as required
• Participate in district, sub district MERL meetings, workshops and discussions to provide ongoing technical support
• Apply effective self-management and performance ownership.

Requirements:

• 1. Relevant Health or Allied Health or Social Science Qualification(s) from a recognised tertiary institution
• 2. 3 years or more experience working in a monitoring and evaluation/ data or information management or reporting role in a healthcare setting in KZN
• 3. Detailed understanding of the health information systems and reporting platforms in use in KZN Department of Health 
• 4. Sound experience in monitoring and evaluation 
• 5. Must possess a valid South African Code B Driver’s License