Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager: Adolescent and Young People Programme – Readvertisement

1. Main purpose of the role

The M&E Manager is responsible for high-quality data collection, collation, data quality assurance, data analytics and  reporting data to funders. The M&E manager will  build capacity and will provide leadership to programme implementation team, data management and reporting teams.

2. Duties and responsibilities

Data management and reporting

• Oversee all aspects of programme monitoring and evaluation.
• Oversee routine data collection and collation using funder approved data collection and reporting tools/systems.
• Produce timeous and high quality reports as per funder requirements.
• Coordinate routine data repository into Anova hub –ensuring that all data are submitted on time on a monthly basis
• Generate monthly performance against target reports for programme management

Data quality

• Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly data quality audits (DQAs) of reported data in conjunction with programme implementation teams and implement corrective measures to address data accuracy and quality gaps where required
• Participate in quality assurance activities, and routine data review meetings with the funder, DOH and other relevant stakeholders
• Identify data related quality improvement and capacity building areas based on approved funder and/or  Anova DQI and reporting framework

Work closely with Technical Advisory teams

• Supervision of M&E officers’ day-to-day activities
• Ensure POPIA compliance,
• Indicator coaching to team members
• Co-create narrative reports

3. Minimum qualifications and experience

• Degree in either: Monitoring & Evaluation, Computer Sciences, Information Systems, Data Management Science, Public Health, Health Informatics, Statistics/ Mathematics.
• At least 5 years of experience working on Global Fund/PEPFAR donor-funded HIV/TB and related health programmes
• Experience working with Health Indicators, Data quality and reporting to DOH and Funders.
• Experience with data systems such as DHIS, Tier.NET, ETR.NET, DATIM or any other systems used for reporting on HIV/TB programme health indicators.
• Experience in M&E Capacity building for facility level data capturing teams.

4. Key Competencies

4.1 Generic Skills

• Outstanding communication skills and report writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills,
• Ability to work proactively and collaboratively with people at all levels in the organisation
• Ability to multitask and prioritise
• Strong personality and work ethics, with an ability to maintain confidentiality
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team environment and independently

4.2 Attributes

• Advanced Computer Skills, especially MS Excel
• Knowledge of best practices
• Experience in a clinical research environment
• Experience implementing M&E plans
• Experience with TIER.Net, DHIS, Clinical stationery, DQA and Data feedback Experience training and mentoring in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and familiarity with South Africa’s health information at public-sector facilities