Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Main purpose of the job:

To support the development and implementation of procedures, to enhance the accuracy and integrity of Ward21 CRS’s data. Performing data cleaning,
collaborating with the data manager to enhance data collection and storage procedures, and preparing data for analysis and use. Monitor project progress and key trends in performance and data quality.

Location:

22 Esselen and Klein Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Closing date:13 September 2023

Submit detailed CV to: vacancy23@wrhi.ac.za

Advert reference number: NQM025 – 2023

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Key performance areas
Contribute to the development of a data quality strategy that aligns with the Ward21 CRS’s goals and objectives.
Support the review/development of a quality management system, including supporting appropriate data analysis and reporting.
Set up and implement systems for monitoring compliance with data quality protocols.
Perform statistical tests on large datasets to determine data quality and integrity.
Assess system performance and design, as well as its effect on data quality.
Collaborate with Data Manager to improve database, data collection and storage processes.
Create data dictionaries that define data terminology used in different projects.
Design and implement strategies and processes to increase ownership of data and commitment to data quality and data use.
Keep abreast of developments and trends in data quality management.
Reviewing data sets to ensure that they are accurate and complete including data cleansing to ensure that there are no duplicates, data is standardized.
Analyze data quality issues to determine their cause and impact on the organization and implement remedial actions.
Monitor project performance against targets.
Gathering data from primary or secondary data sources to identify and interpret trends.
Analyze data quality issues to inform training and prioritize information system needs.
Conduct data audits and routine data quality assessments in different project sites, following prescribed protocols and provide feedback and support the implementation of remedial actions.
Support the timely development and submission of the funder and stakeholder reports.
Develop and implement regular supervisory reports for monitoring the data quality performance of teams and alert supervisors to suspicious data that should be followed up directly with health workers and their beneficiaries.
Conduct regular training of staff on data quality management including policies and protocols.

Required minimum education and training

Degree/ Diploma in the relevant field

Required minimum work experience
3-5 years developing, implementing, and managing data quality management systems.
Working with donor driven programmes in the South African context.
Data quality capacity building and mentoring.
Report writing.
Proficiency in data quality management systems.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Working in donor driven projects in the South African context.
Self-motivated, ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Data cleaning and preparation.
Data analysis and exploration.
Database development knowledge.
Advanced excel.
Statistical knowledge.
Creating data visualizations.
Creating dashboards and reports.
Writing and communication.
Problem-solving.

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to vacancy23@wrhi.ac.za. The
subject heading of the email must read NQM025-2023 and the job title of position applying for. Please include
the following documentation:

• A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
• A detailed CV

The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the
closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.

All the best with your applications