Data Quality Officer

Centre for Communication Impact; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health and development communication is seeking a Data Quality Officer to ensure the integrity of data collection and validation processes. This role involves routine data capturing, conducting quality audits, and mentoring data capturers to enhance their skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development studies and experience in human rights issues, particularly in the context of health services. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in communities by ensuring accurate and reliable data that supports health initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital programs and improve community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Development or Gender Studies required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role, preferably in NGO sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for data capturing, collection, and validation.
• Conduct data quality assessments and mentor data capturers.
• Support M&E officer in monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Data Collection

Data Validation

Mentorship

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

Human Rights Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Development Studies

Post Graduate Degree in Gender Studies

Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work

Tools

Data Management Systems

Job description

Duration: Immediate until 28th of February 2025

Reporting to: M&E Officer

Organisational Background

Centre for Community Impact (CCI) is a non-profit South African organisation based in Pretoria. We aim to be a centre of excellence in strategic health and development communication programs that are centred around meaningful Community Engagement.

Position Summary

Responsible for routine data capturing, data collection, collation, and validation including data quality audits and verifications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Data capturing using agreed-upon systems and tools.
• Monitoring and reviewing data that is collected and captured by interventionists and data capturers and checking for completion and accuracy.
• Have one session with each person who completes forms wrongly and mentors them, complete mentorship forms for records.
• Address the root cause of data inconsistencies and recommend improvements, and how to resolve the inconsistencies working hand in hand with the M&E Manager.
• Undertake internal Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQA) in safe spaces and ensure that findings are shared with the M&E Officer.
• Coordinate and support on-site data verification (OSDV) visits.
• Ensure timely submission of data as per standard operating procedures.
• Provide ongoing capacity building to data capturers and staff members on M&E and data.
• Support M&E officer in monitoring and reporting of different indicator data.
• Assist in designing and providing training on M&E.
• Maintain records of program and project data, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the M&E Officer and M&E Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor & Post Graduate Degree in Development or Gender Studies.
• Experience in working on Human Rights/Sexual Reproductive Health/TB and HIV/AIDS in the NGO or government sector.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and exposure to a range of human rights issues including barriers to accessing legal and health services in Global Fund-supported districts.
• Assist the data team during monitoring and verification visits.
• Coordinate and facilitate the distribution of dignity packs to AGYW in need.
• Attend to program meetings as required.
• Assist in other related responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
• Certificate in Social Auxiliary Work.
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in facilitating group work and working with communities.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Profession (SACSSP).
• Experience working with Youth.

Application Process

• Interested candidates should submit an updated CV to CCI Human Resources at [e-mail].
• Please use the job title “Data Quality Officer – Bojanala” as the subject line for your application.
• The closing date for applications is the 10th of August 2024.
• Late applications will NOT be accepted or considered.