Data Monitor - Or Tambo (Mthatha)

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

Job summary

A health-focused non-profit organization in South Africa is seeking a Data Manager to ensure data integrity and quality in health programs. Responsibilities include managing databases, conducting data verification, and producing reports. The ideal candidate should have a Matric Degree, a database management certificate, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English and isiXhosa is required, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in data management and database updating.
• Minimum 2 years' data analysis experience.
• 3 years' experience with HIV, AIDS and STI programme data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance and accuracy of electronic databases.
• Verify daily submitted data tools and ensure standardization.
• Monitor data reconciliation reports daily.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy and IT skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Excellent organisational and administration skills

Reporting and statistics

Education

Matric Degree / Diploma in health / public health / social sciences

Certificate in database management (DHIS or TIER.Net)

Tools

Tier.Net

DHIS

Job description

Job Advert Summary TB 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Receive and verify daily submitted data tools and stationery; ensure standardised 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 PPPrev (incl. IES), GBV, HTS and PrEP 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 PPPrev (incl. IES), PrEP and HTS data for consistency, completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct routine data quality checks within the specified time frames.
• Compile PPPrev / HTS / PrEP (incl. GBV and IES) 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Degree / Diploma in health / public health / social sciences or another relevant field.
• Certificate in database management (DHIS or TIER.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.
• Tier.Net, DHIS and information management background.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in isiXhosa.
• Valid code 08 driver's licence.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer literacy and IT skills.
• Problem‑solving.
• Stakeholder management.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Reporting and statistics.