Population Solutions for Health (PSH)
DUE: 14 NOV 2023
To support accurate and on-time data collection, capturing, analysis, interpretation, reporting and effective data utilization and M&E related collaboration with MOHCC and other PEPFAR funded partners at program implementation level for both community and site level interventions.
DUTIES
- Provides routine data collection, capturing, and reporting technical support to programs staff within the district to ensure collection of good quality data for all the health areas.
- Supports collection, analysis and reporting of site and district level data for all programs.
- Ensures consistent and accurate utilisation of data collection & reporting tools, M&E frameworks, and D2As for both site level and community programs intervention.
- Guided by D2As, supports weekly basis data analysis, interpretations and sharing with program staff to improve programming and ensure implementation fidelity.
- Supports the compilation of site/district level monthly, quarterly, semi-annual quantitative and qualitative reports.
- Supports documentation of success stories within the district.
- Supervises data capturing to ensure timely and accurate data entry into the electronic data management system.
- Ensures that all electronic data is uploaded on the server routinely and provides daily updates on data entry or synchronization status.
- Conducts daily data quality checks in the database to ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
- Participates in data de-duplication activities within the district in collaboration with MOHCC and PEPFAR funded facility testing partners guided by the Data Deduplication SOP.
- Conducts monthly field-based data verification and validation using standardized data verification tools.
- Participates in HQ led data quality assessments and SIMS visits.
- Ensures adherence to Data De-duplication, Referral Protocol, Data Management SOPs by field staff.
- Ensures timely implementation of data quality assessments and verification agreed action points.
- Ensures appropriate filing of primary and secondary data sources at implementation level.
- Participates in Monthly District Partners Data Review Meetings and other District Stakeholder Meetings.
- Ensures effective referral tracking and linkages to services for all referred clients.
- Conducts follow ups by telephoning referred clients and physical tracking of local health facilities monthly.
- Conducts samples on clients reported linkage data and compare with referral facility records in-order to ascertain reliability of clients reported information.
- Compiles and maintain data base of client referral and linkage to services available, to include service provided and user fees.
- Prepares a monthly summary of the referrals tracking by completing the Linkages to Care Summary Sheet.
- Reviews the status of each tracked client after three months (Cohort tracking) and categorises the client as successfully tracked or lost to follow up.
- Updates a client’s database using contact slips and contact tracing forms and must be able to compile and keep an updated referral database.
- Identifies training needs and gaps on the use and implementation of all data capturing tools, SOPs, job aides and come up with tailor made in-house trainings to capacitate cadres involved.
- Co-ordinates implementation of integration of services within the site i.e. HTS, SRH and ART services and coordination of report writing for all programme areas.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Demography, Social Sciences, Statistics, MIS, or any other relevant field.
- An M & E qualification from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
- At least 2 years’ experience in programs data collection, capturing, analysis and reporting.
- Familiarity with electronic data management system especially Demographic Health.
- Information System (DHIS2) is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with mobile health applications is a unique advantage.
TO APPLY
In return, PSH offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience. PSH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, or disability. All interested candidates are encouraged to follow the following steps when applying:
Step 1: Click Here and Complete the Application for the position
Step 2: Send your updated CVs to recruitment@psh.org.zw
All Applications should be shared not later than November 14, 2023.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.