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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Wits Health for Health Science graduates

Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (10 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Type: Permanent ☐ Fixed Term ☒ Temporary ☐

Location: PHRU - Cape Town (Position will be placed in surrounding area of Cape Town)

Closing date: 14 October 2024

Submit detailed CV to: Mamosa Phashe at vacancies15@witshealth.co.za or 086 566 6659

Advert reference number: MP – 080 - M & E Officer


Main purpose of the job: To assist with monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the project. To ensure that all monitoring and evaluation strategies are implemented to maximise the collection of good quality of data. Assist in strengthen the M&E capacity of relevant stakeholder staff.


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

• Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by partners (sub-grantees) and to verify the accuracy of reported data.

• Report on project outputs to Project Manager and senior management.

• Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection systems and propose solutions along with Study Coordinator.

• Assist Project Manager in preparation of data for analysis.

• Participate in project meetings as necessary.

• Assist in development and implementation of M&E capacity building programmes for project staff to enhance understanding and use of effective M&E tools and systems.

• Facilitate M&E skills transfer from project to stakeholder staff.

• Conduct data quality check and quality assurance to ensure data validity and reliability.

• Ensure data handling principles are applied timeously in order to submit accurate data for analysis, to develop reports.

• Provide support to sub grantee staff.

• Conduct assigned activities in support of the research study.

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.

• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.

• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.

• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc.


Required minimum education and training

Matric

Bachelor's degree in science of health science discipline or equivalent

Computer literacy

Data management

Good Clinical Practice certificate

Valid driver’s license and able to drive manual vehicle.



Required minimum work experience

At least 2 years’ experience in implementation and application of M& systems.

Data quality verification and control.


Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

High attention to detail.

Experience working with donor driven programmes in the South African context.

Ability to multi-task and to work in a complex and demanding environment.

Experience in training and capacity building.

Able to work independently and as part of a multi – disciplinary team.

Adaptable, willingly to take initiative.

Strong organization skills and excellent communication skills.

Communicate effectively with the Senior Management team, subordinates, and support staff as well as with all external stakeholders e.g. district and sub district teams, DOH, community, academic institutions.

It is expected that he/she will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practices.

Working after hours may be necessary. Being contactable after working hours.

Able to work in a highly pressured, fast paced and challenging environment.


Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to vacancies15@witshealth.co.za.

The subject heading of the email must read MP – 080 - M & E Officer 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

• Certified Copy of Driver’s Licence


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