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Description

• Right to Care is looking for M&E Officer to support the design and implementation of effective, robust and integrated Monitoring & Evaluation systems within the Mpumalanga Provincial HAST program.

Support the functioning of an effective M&E system for the Provincial HAST Directorate

• Design or review and disseminate data management tools for use by the DOH Supporting partners, namely templates, SOPs, memo’s, data flow charts, submission schedules, quality checklist, data verification manuals/procedures, assessment tools, staff progress reports, stats overview, site visit tool, etc.
• Perform NGO/CBO impact analytics
• Evaluate the impact of DOH Partners’ contribution in addressing HIV and TB in the province.
• Align partners’ performance indicators with DOH indicators.
• Assist the HAST Directorate with compilation of relevant partner reports
• Assist the Provincial M&E unit with providing input towards improvements in the patient data management systems utilized by the HAST program including but not limited to THIS, webDHIS, HPRS.
• Conduct gap analyses on the Partners support interventions in the province and guide/advice relevant areas of support required.
• Assist the Provincial HAST Directorate with development and roll out of an integrated program monitoring tool that will foster closer collaboration/integration between the different HAST programs and partners.
• Assist with compilation of Provincial partner level data and reports as may be requested, from time to time, by DONOR Agencies or Funders.

Engaging with stakeholders and ensuring continuous professional development.

• Stay informed of the different relevant reporting requirements and best M&E practices.
• Stay informed of DoH M&E systems, including but not limited to THIS implementation (version upgrades, user training, installation procedures, data cleaning procedures, reporting functionalities, and flow of dispatches & CSV files); DHIS (data cleaning procedures, reporting, import/export, maintenance and other functionalities), and DoH reporting requirements, procedures, and data elements/indicator definitions with regards to HAST/PHC related services (DHMIS policy and SOPs, NIDS).
• Actively contribute to partner meetings, workshops, Technical Working Groups, Task Teams, or similar forums, as relevant by MDoH, NDoH, other stakeholders, or other partners.
• Take responsibility for own professional growth and development, by identifying and attending additional trainings/studies, as relevant to the career.

Reporting data to stakeholders.

• Assist in the compilation and conduct data quality check of the Provincial HAST Quarterly Partner Reports within deadlines.
• Ensure that copies of quarterly funder reports and relevant source documents are disseminated to relevant HAST Directorate managers.
• Respond to reasonable and relevant requests for data by funders, DoH, peer organisations, and other stakeholders, within reasonable deadlines.
• Ensure the maintenance of a central repository of data and reports (including monthly and quarterly reports from Districts, Sub-Districts DHIS, ETR.net, THIS and other relevant sources) for the purpose of accountability / audit trail, sorted in logical and well-named files and folders in secured share-drives or systems.

Contribute towards close collaboration between Partners as Provincial Lead Support Partner and the DoH.

• Ensure close collaboration between Partners and Provincial management and M&E teams.
• Advise Partners leadership and management on DoH and Donor progress reporting requirements and systems.
• Participate in overall strategic, operational and programmatic planning by DOH management.
• Enhance the understanding of Provincial HAST Program data by Partners and Specialist teams, thereby enhancing data usage for identifying gaps in clinical service delivery, decision-making, programme improvements, and target-setting.

Display a healthy work ethic, attitude and behaviour in the work environment.

• Adhere to appropriate time & attendance standards and procedures and other HR policies.
• Plan and manage own time effectively.
• Take personal responsibility for own actions and decisions and for standard of work produced.
• Maintain good communication skills.
• Maintain healthy interpersonal relationships and social skills.
• Implement Department’s core values ‘Innovation, Responsiveness, Quality’ at all times.

Requirements

Required minimum education and experience

• Tertiary qualification health, public health, social sciences, behavioural sciences, or related field.
• Background in research and/or other data management field.
• Formal training in M&E.
• Post-matric certificate in computer literacy including Excel, OR equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
• Proficiency in English.
• 5 year experience in managing HIV/AIDS-related data, including data verification / quality assurance
• 5 years’ experience in managing staff
• 2 years’ experience in training / facilitation

Desirable education and experience

• Master’s Degree in health, public health, social sciences, behavioural sciences, or related field.
• Extensive background in research and/or other data management field.
• Extensive formal training in M&E
• Post-matric diploma in computer literacy including Excel and database software, OR equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience in M&E of large HIV/AIDS programme
• 5 years’ experience in managing a data/M&E department
• 3 years’ experience in training / facilitation

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Description

• Work as a consulting doctor in Primary Health Care Clinics.
• Provision of good quality, patient-centered and community orientated care for all patients.
• Promote and ensure good continuity of care
• Examine, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients, including Chronic ailments, TB, patients for ARVs, sick children, antenatal patients and mental health care users etc.
• Participate in and support CPD (Continuous Professional Development) and training of PHC doctors and nurses.
• Provide medical support to PHC clinical staff.
• Ensure that relevant patient’s statics are maintained.
• Maintain accurate health records in accordance with Legal Ethical considerations.
• Provide preventive health interventions and measures to promote health.
• Handle disability grant assessments. Perform duties as delegated by supervisor.
• Be accountable to the Clinic Operational Manager, Medical Manager and DCST Family Physician, where applicable.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education and Experience

• Matric/ Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• MBCHB Medical Degree
• Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner
• Current registration certificate with the HPCSA.
• 2 years medical experience after Community Service.
• Valid driver’s license
• Sound knowledge, experience and clinic skills in General Medicine, but especially in the following fields: Primary Health Care Antenatal care Child Health and IMCI HIV Medicine TB Medicine Noncommunicable Diseases Emergency care
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Batho Pele Principles 
• Patients’ Rights Charter Ability to work as part of the PHC Team Sound Medical ethics 
• Diploma in HIV Care or Family Medicine would be an advantage. 

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Description

• Right to Care is currently recruiting Data Quality Mentors to o provide Technical Assistance aimed at Data Quality improvement and Information Technology Support to facilities across Mpumalanga Province.
• Positions are available in the following sub-districts: under Ehlanzeni District – 2 in Bushbuckridge, 2 in Mbombela, 2 in Nkomazi, and 1 in Thaba Chweu; under Gert Sibande District – 2 in Chief Albert Luthuli, 1 in Dipaleseng, 2 in Govan Mbeki, 1 in Lekwa, 2 in Mkhondo, 1 in Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme, and 1 in Msukaligwa; and under Nkangala District – 2 in Dr. JS Moroka, 1 in Emakhazeni, 2 in Emalahleni, 1 in Steve Tshwete, 2 in Thembisile Hani, and 1 in Victor Khanye.

Providing Data Quality Technical Assistance to DoH.

• Assist the facility to achieve 100% of ART facilities signed off in THIS MODULE, including support for installation, version upgrades, user training, oversight of back-capturing targets, data cleaning training, quality assurance (data cleaning and audit), and sign-offs.
• Capacitate facilities with implementing the Tier.net modules for HTS, Pre-ART, and TB, as and when required by NDoH and district.
• Assist the facility with ensuring that 100% of monthly Tier.net dispatch files and quarterly CSV files are received from ART facilities.
• Assist the facility with reaching 100% of COP-funded T2 facilities with monthly Data Cleaning and routine site visits as per Site Visit Task List; and reaching 100% of T2 facilities with quarterly Tier.net audits.
• Assist the facility with ensuring that 100% of COP-funded Tier.net facilities are generating and utilising all available Tier.net reports as per Reports Manual and ART M&E SOP.
• Assist DoH and RtC sub-district teams with conducting M&E-related sections of facility assessments/audits, including AG audits and SIMS visits.
• Assist the facility with monthly Data Quality Assurance from registers to DHIS, including addressing any queries/gaps/errors, for selected TB/HIV- and 90-90-90 DIP-related indicators.
• Support all COP-funded facilities on monthly basis with compiling and implementing Data Quality Improvement Plans, based on issues identified in monthly Data QA
• Assist DoH sub-district team with supporting 100% of COP-funded facilities on monthly basis with compiling/updating facility run charts, data dashboards and TB/TRAP Barometers for all relevant 90-90-90 DIP indicators.
• Assist DoH sub-district team with capacitating 100% of COP-funded facilities on monthly basis to conduct comprehensive data review during monthly clinic meetings, to enhance data usage for identifying and addressing gaps in clinical service delivery.

Conducting data-related trainings

Capacitate facility-based staff and RtC Data Capturers at 100% of COP-funded facilities on 

• the DHMIS policy and DHMIS Facility-Level SOP
• the ART M&E SOP and Tier.net Report Manual.
• the 90-90-90 DIP run charts, dashboards and TB/TRAP Barometers 
• HIV/TB-related and 90-90-90 DIP-related DoH data elements/indicators and their definitions, as well as all related data management on applicable registers,
• the HIV Clinical Stationery
• functionalities of Tier.net

Reporting data

• Obtain data on key indicators on a daily/weekly basis from all relevant facilities for the chosen indicators and send to the knowledge centre for analysis.
• Obtain data on key indicators on quarterly basis from all relevant sources (DHIS pivot tables, Tier.net raw data and reports, and pre-ART data) and submit to the M&E Officers for the purpose of donor reporting.
• Provide the RtC sub-district TA team with monthly facility data as well as sub-district data, aligned with DoH priorities, tools and templates.

Engaging in continuous professional development

• Stay informed of DoH reporting requirements and procedures relating to HIV/TB, including the DHMIS policy, DHMIS Facility-Level and sub-district level SOPs, ART M&E SOP, ETR.net policies and SOPs, and 90-90-90 DIP cascades and run charts.
• Stay informed of all DoH data elements/indicators, their definitions, and data collection registers, as relating to HIV/TB services and the 90-90-90 DIP, as applicable within the province.
• Stay updated on all aspects of Tier.net implementation, including version upgrades, user training, installation procedures, data cleaning procedures, reporting functionalities, and flow of dispatches & CSV files.
• Stay updated on all applicable aspects of DHIS, including data cleaning procedures, reporting, import/export, maintenance and other functionalities, data usage procedures, and where applicable DDC/eTools.
• Take responsibility for own professional growth and development, by staying informed of best M&E and Data Quality practices, attending compulsory and/or relevant trainings, and identifying and attending further trainings/studies, as relevant to the career.

Displaying a healthy work ethic, attitude and behaviour

• Participate in all relevant RtC and DoH meetings/workshops, including but not limited to DIT/SDIT meetings, HAST Quarterly Reviews and PHC meetings, and 90-90-90 DIP meetings.
• Build strong relationships with all relevant DoH staff at all levels within the RtC-supported sub-district, with regards to data management, M&E, HAST/PHC programmes, and IT.
• Adhere to all internal reporting requirements.
• Maintain the central repository on the secure M&E share-drive of all relevant documents, including: Data QA tool; DHIS pivots (originals as well as with data validation notes); ETR.net reports (i.e. Facility Reports as well as Summary, TB/HIV Collaboration, TB Outcomes, Sputum Conversion); Pre-ART stats; Tier.net dispatches; Tier.net audit tools; Tier.net sign-off documents; Tier Progress Facility List; Site M&E Support Overview; TA Programme Key Indicator Stats Overview; facility-level and sub-district level data presentations (i.e. cohort analyses, facility data reviews, etc); Contact Details list; DQM Logsheet; Monthly Progress Reports; and Training/Mentoring records.
• Adhere to appropriate time & attendance standards and procedures and other HR policies.
• Maintain good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Any other relevant and reasonable tasks, as and when required, which promote team work / team spirit and contribute to the overall objectives of the organisation.

Requirements

Required minimum education and experience

• Tertiary qualification or post-matric IT certificate, or 3 years of relevant experience
• Background in data management and IT Support
• Training in M&E or IT
• Post-matric certificate in IT and computer literacy including Excel, OR equivalent experience
• Proficiency in English
• Experience in data verification OR IT Help Desk
• 2 years’ experience in working with IT systems and Data

Desirable education

• Tertiary qualification OR IT Certificate, IT
• Training in M&E OR End-User Computing
• Computer literacy including Excel, OR equivalent experience
• Training on DHIS
• Strong knowledge of Systems Analysis and Design
• Proficiency in English and one local language in location of post