Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Isibani Development Partners

Job Overview: 

The M&E officer will provide leadership and coordination for M&E activities at the district level He/she will be responsible for coordinating data collection and data management for the district, including ensuring data quality and reporting in time to meet key deadlines. Together with the district Assistant Program Manager, the M&E officer would perform data analysis, interpretation, and preparing material for data demand and use for meetings at facilities, subdistrict, and district levels.  He/she will supervise the data capturers at the facility level.

Key Performance Areas

• Establishing strong working relationships with key district and facility Managers dealing with Monitoring & Evaluation /Information management, and programs supported to facilitate effective collaboration, information sharing, and communication.
• Developing district and M&E plans
• Contributing to the improvement of Health Information Systems (HIS), M&E activities, and Data Quality with the district DOH and facilities by undertaking visits to district/facilities as needed to support and/or mentor data collection/collation or verify data quality or carry out spot checks/views.
• Conducting basic data analysis and interpretation, as required for program support and also for reporting.
• Preparing district monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic performance reports
• Support implementation of TIER TB Module data
• Document best practices, trends, and success stories
• Participating in meetings and workshops related to M&E at district, sub-district, and facility levels and reporting on the progress of activities.
• Conducting training and capacity building for data capturers and other program staff
• Provide inputs for the monthly and annual project performance reports.

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate diploma in Public Health/Social Sciences/ Statistics/Information Management or related relevant field
• An additional qualification in M&E will be an advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation with substantial experience in public health and monitoring and evaluation capacity building
• Good understanding of public health programs
• Experience working on Tier.Net and/ or EDR-Web will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate experience in performing data analysis and interpreting results.
• Knowledge of MS software packages and databases
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets and data analytical skills

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
• Good interpersonal skills can take initiative and be a team player.
• A valid SA driver’s Licence and must be willing to travel.