Note: This vacancy belongs to Anova Health Institute.

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

We are looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support the implementation of the programme’s data and health information quality management plan, working with assigned facilities and sub district teams to optimize use of data to improve the effectiveness of the local data information.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide M&E (Monitoring & Evaluation) technical assistance as well as M&E guidelines/policies and support to all health facilities in the sub-districts
• Mentor and supervise facility Data Capturers and Administration Clerks on Tier.net, HTS (HIV testing services), ART and TB module
• Coordinate monthly collection of Tier.net data and other routine data from facilities
• Identify gaps within the health system and implement quality improvement plans to address identified gaps
• Ensure availability of visible up-to date DIP Dashboards (District Implementation Plan) at supported facilities
• Support QI (Quality Improvement) projects as assigned
• Conduct routine audits, assessments and data quality assurance exercises at sub-district and facility levels
• Ensure that data management documentation standards are always adhered to and Tier.net data cleaning before quarterly cohort reporting
• Implement data verification exercises on DHIS2 (District Health Information System) and capture data elements monthly

Essential qualifications and experience

• 3 years bachelor’s degree or NQF level 7 in data/statistics management or related field
• At least 3 years’ working experience with information systems in a health care environment
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Results orientated/goal driven
• Proficiency in MS office

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.

Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.  

Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.

For more information on Anova visit our website: www.anovahealth.co.za