Data Monitor

Tb Hiv Care; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Data Manager to monitor and evaluate data integrity for accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in health or social sciences, experience in data management, and proficiency in English and isiZulu. You will ensure data quality through regular checks and support field visits. Join a team dedicated to connecting communities with essential health care services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in data management.
• At least 2 years' experience in data analysis.
• 3 years' experience with HIV, AIDS, and STI programme data.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify daily submitted data.
• Ensure standardized tools and stationery for data collection.
• Monitor and match all data reconciliation reports.

Skills

Data verification

Data analysis

Database management

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in isiZulu

Education

Degree / Diploma in health / public health / social sciences

Certificate in database management

DHIS or Net data management certificate

Job description

Job Advert SummaryTB HIV Care (THC), in existence since

• , is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation.

We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs.

THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care.

Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution‑driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position

To monitor and evaluate the data collected and captured by the data capturers and to ensure the highest data integrity for accurate reporting.

Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the relevant electronic database/s; along with data correctness, completeness, consistency through regular data verification, routine data quality checks and assessments as well as supporting with field visits.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in health / public health / social sciences or another relevant field
• Certificate in database management
• DHIS or Net data management computer programme certificate
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in data management, maintaining and / or updating databases; data verification / quality assurance experience
• Minimum of 2 years' data analysis experience
• 3 years' experience with HIV, AIDS and STI programme data
• Net, DHIS and information management background
• Proficiency in English and isiZulu
• Valid code 08 driver's license
• Criminal clear
• Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme a requirement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and verify daily submitted data, tools and stationery
• Ensure standardized and most up‑to‑date tools and stationery are used for data collection
• Assist in developing or amending tools and stationery as required
• Liaise with regional staff to rectify any gaps / errors with the AYP stationery
• Ensure that data captured and reported is accurate
• Verify all data thoroughly and help implement better ways to improve data quality
• Monitor and match all data reconciliation reports on a daily basis
• Ensure resolution and follow ups are performed timeously on all data discrepancies / variances
• Conduct and / or participate in site visits
• Assist in maintaining data compliance according to funder requirements and THC policies
• Assist with the collection of data, presentation and review of documents
• Verification of AYP data for consistency, completeness, and accuracy
• Conduct routine data quality checks within the specified time frames
• Compile AYP RDQAs
• Support and attend DRUM meetings as required
• Provide consistent and reliable data reporting to management
• Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly data reports as directed
• Provide data capture training, coaching and mentorship as identified