Africa Health Research Institute’s vision is optimal health and well-being of under-resourced populations.
Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa. AHRI’s research combines population, basic and translational, social, and clinical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African communities. AHRI works in partnership with local communities and South African academic, governmental, and other policy stakeholders and collaborates with over 60 institutions globally. AHRI prioritizes the training of the next generation of African scientists.
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
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