IT SupportData Quality Improvement

Right to Care is currently recruiting Data Quality Mentors to o provide Technical Assistance aimed at Data Quality improvement and Information Technology Support to facilities across Mpumalanga Province. Positions are available in the following sub-districts: under Ehlanzeni District 2 in Bushbuckridge 2 in Mbombela 2 in Nkomazi and 1 in Thaba Chweu; under Gert Sibande District 2 in Chief Albert Luthuli 1 in Dipaleseng 2 in Govan Mbeki 1 in Lekwa 2 in Mkhondo 1 in Dr. Pixley Ka Isaka Seme and 1 in Msukaligwa; and under Nkangala District 2 in Dr. JS Moroka 1 in Emakhazeni 2 in Emalahleni 1 in Steve Tshwete 2 in Thembisile Hani and 1 in Victor Khanye.

Providing Data Quality Technical Assistance to DoH.

• Assist the facility to achieve 100% of ART facilities signed off in THIS MODULE including support for installation version upgrades user training oversight of back-capturing targets data cleaning training quality assurance (data cleaning and audit) and sign-offs.
• Capacitate facilities with implementing the modules for HTS Pre-ART and TB as and when required by NDoH and district.
• Assist the facility with ensuring that 100% of monthly dispatch files and quarterly CSV files are received from ART facilities.
• Assist the facility with reaching 100% of COP-funded T2 facilities with monthly Data Cleaning and routine site visits as per Site Visit Task List; and reaching 100% of T2 facilities with quarterly audits.
• Assist the facility with ensuring that 100% of COP-funded facilities are generating and utilising all available reports as per Reports Manual and ART M&E SOP.
• Assist DoH and RtC sub-district teams with conducting M&E-related sections of facility assessments/audits including AG audits and SIMS visits.
• Assist the facility with monthly Data Quality Assurance from registers to DHIS including addressing any queries/gaps/errors for selected TB/HIV- andDIP-related indicators.
• Support all COP-funded facilities on monthly basis with compiling and implementing Data Quality Improvement Plans based on issues identified in monthly Data QA
• Assist DoH sub-district team with supporting 100% of COP-funded facilities on monthly basis with compiling/updating facility run charts data dashboards and TB/TRAP Barometers for all relevantDIP indicators.
• Assist DoH sub-district team with capacitating 100% of COP-funded facilities on monthly basis to conduct comprehensive data review during monthly clinic meetings to enhance data usage for identifying and addressing gaps in clinical service delivery.

Conducting data-related trainings

Capacitate facility-based staff and RtC Data Capturers at 100% of COP-funded facilities on

• the DHMIS policy and DHMIS Facility-Level SOP
• the ART M&E SOP and Report Manual.
• theDIP run charts dashboards and TB/TRAP Barometers
• HIV/TB-related andDIP-related DoH data elements/indicators and their definitions as well as all related data management on applicable registers
• the HIV Clinical Stationery
• functionalities of

Reporting data

• Obtain data on key indicators on a daily/weekly basis from all relevant facilities for the chosen indicators and send to the knowledge centre for analysis.
• Obtain data on key indicators on quarterly basis from all relevant sources (DHIS pivot tables raw data and reports and pre-ART data) and submit to the M&E Officers for the purpose of donor reporting.
• Provide the RtC sub-district TA team with monthly facility data as well as sub-district data aligned with DoH priorities tools and templates.

Engaging in continuous professional development

• Stay informed of DoH reporting requirements and procedures relating to HIV/TB including the DHMIS policy DHMIS Facility-Level and sub-district level SOPs ART M&E SOP policies and SOPs andDIP cascades and run charts.
• Stay informed of all DoH data elements/indicators their definitions and data collection registers as relating to HIV/TB services and theDIP as applicable within the province.
• Stay updated on all aspects of implementation including version upgrades user training installation procedures data cleaning procedures reporting functionalities and flow of dispatches & CSV files.
• Stay updated on all applicable aspects of DHIS including data cleaning procedures reporting import/export maintenance and other functionalities data usage procedures and where applicable DDC/eTools.
• Take responsibility for own professional growth and development by staying informed of best M&E and Data Quality practices attending compulsory and/or relevant trainings and identifying and attending further trainings/studies as relevant to the career.

Displaying a healthy work ethic attitude and behaviour

• Participate in all relevant RtC and DoH meetings/workshops including but not limited to DIT/SDIT meetings HAST Quarterly Reviews and PHC meetings andDIP meetings.
• Build strong relationships with all relevant DoH staff at all levels within the RtC-supported sub-district with regards to data management M&E HAST/PHC programmes and IT.
• Adhere to all internal reporting requirements.
• Maintain the central repository on the secure M&E share-drive of all relevant documents including: Data QA tool; DHIS pivots (originals as well as with data validation notes); reports (i.e. Facility Reports as well as Summary TB/HIV Collaboration TB Outcomes Sputum Conversion); Pre-ART stats; dispatches; audit tools; sign-off documents; Tier Progress Facility List; Site M&E Support Overview; TA Programme Key Indicator Stats Overview; facility-level and sub-district level data presentations (i.e. cohort analyses facility data reviews etc); Contact Details list; DQM Logsheet; Monthly Progress Reports; and Training/Mentoring records.
• Adhere to appropriate time & attendance standards and procedures and other HR policies.
• Maintain good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Any other relevant and reasonable tasks as and when required which promote team work / team spirit and contribute to the overall objectives of the organisation.

Required minimum education and experience

• Tertiary qualification or post-matric IT certificate or 3 years of relevant experience
• Background in data management and IT Support
• Training in M&E or IT
• Post-matric certificate in IT and computer literacy including Excel OR equivalent experience
• Proficiency in English
• Experience in data verification OR IT Help Desk
• 2 years experience in working with IT systems and Data

Desirable education

• Tertiary qualification OR IT Certificate IT
• Training in M&E OR End-User Computing
• Computer literacy including Excel OR equivalent experience
• Training on DHIS
• Strong knowledge of Systems Analysis and Design
• Proficiency in English and one local language in location of post