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Hub Strategic Information Officer x03

Right to Care Zambia • Contract • Zambia • 4d ago

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S A N D E X P E R I E N C E

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Public health, or related fields
Minimum of 3 years’ work experience with at least 1-year experience in managing HIV/AIDS-related data, including data verification / quality assurance
2-year experience in working with MOH data management/M&E systems (from patient-record level to DHIS level) and
At least 2 years’ experience in Data management analysis, report writing, Data Presentation and data dissemination
1 year experience in working with SmartCare and able to trouble shoot.
Working knowledge of Quality Improvement through Data Usage (QIDU)
At least 2-year data collection or entry experience in the health sector
Skilled in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and MS Access

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

Training in M&E
Training on DHIS
Knowledge of HIV/AID
Post Graduate Training, Computer literacy including Microsoft suite OR equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years’ work experience with at least 2-year experience in managing HIV/AIDS-related data, including data verification / quality assurance
2-year experience in working with MOH data management/M&E systems (from patient-record level to DHIS level).

T E C H N I C A L A N D B E H A V I O U R A L C O M P E T E N C I E S

Attention to detail.
Aptitude for, and interest in numbers
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Logical thinking
Able to work independently.

K E Y P E R F O R M A N C E A R E A S

Design, Improve and expand data tools for use at central SI Unit
Develop M&E Work plan for the program
Strengthening M&E Framework by ensuring that all SIAs have a clear understanding of PEPFAR indicators.
Ensure that data collected from health facilities is accurate and consistent by providing technical support on weekly, Monthly, and quarterly basis.
Ensure submission of Monthly Reports by ACTION HIV partners/ programs, within PEPFAR reporting deadline for end-of-quarter months.
Conduct Internal Verification Check of Monthly Reports of partners/ programs, within 1 week of submission date, or within PEPFAR reporting deadlines for end-of-quarter months.
Obtain corrections upon identification of data quality issues, within 1 week of submission of queries, or within PEPFAR reporting deadlines for end-of-quarter months.
Compile report and submit to Provincial SI Coordinator and DHIO by the 15th of the following month.
Compile quarterly reports before the 15th of the month following the end of a quarter
Work with DHO program officers to analyze data collected from health facilities by 10th of the following month.
Display updated analyzed performance indicator graphs by 15th of the following month
Provide Monthly feedback within 5 days after the data export date to facility manager and service points by means of updated graphs on selected indicators and present to the project HUB and the MoH DHO teams.
Import facility Transport Databases (TDBs) into district level SmartCare to merge them at that level
Check whether all TDB files have been received and follow up outstanding export files
Analyze, interpret, and use information for remedial interventions to optimize patient care and facility performance
Develop action plans in collaboration with facility staff in the district for indicators that reflect poor performance
Provide monthly feedback to facility staff with regard Data quality (timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of data) and Program-related indicators highlighting good performance and service delivery shortcomings
Monthly input to facility review meetings on data quality (emphasizing timeliness and completeness) and program performance with recommendations to optimize data quality
Verification that data in registers and on summary forms correlate
Ensure that all facilities hold weekly data review meeting
Ensure that the DHIS2 & ACTION HIV reports are in sync through data collection and reporting collaboration with MOH