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A Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - School Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Parktown - Johannesburg
Background
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.
Main purpose of the job
The M&E Technical Officer will support the monitoring, evaluation, reporting and data quality functions of the Wits RHI’s programme, implement strategies to maximize the usage of data collected, support appropriate dissemination of lessons learned and strengthen the M&E capacity of relevant stakeholder/ sub-partner staff.
Location
8 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown (Johannesburg)– National role
Key performance areas
- Contribute to the development of programme M&E documentation (e.g. M&E plans, reporting templates etc.)
- Support/mentor the programme and sub-partner staff to promote data collection and reporting flows through the introduction of reporting and data flow SOP’s from the site/sub-partner to Wits RHI
- Implement programme monitoring and reporting systems that meet programmatic, donor and DoH requirements
- Monitor outputs for key indicators identified by the programme - track performance against targets
- Responsible for the development and submission of the quarterly funder and stakeholder reports
- Review monthly programmatic data, identify, query and correct discrepancies
- In conjunction with the Strategic Information Manager, carry out M&E capacity building programmes to enhance understanding of M&E principles and use of effective M&E methodologies, tools and systems
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self management.
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
- Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences etc.
Required minimum education and training
- Honours degree in relevant field
Required minimum work experience
- 3-5 years developing, implementing and managing M&E systems
- Working with donor driven programmes in the South African context
- M&E capacity building and mentoring
- Report writing
- Proficiency in MS Office
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Working in donor driven projects in the South African context
- Thorough, with good attention to detail
- Ordered and systematic, with a tendency to adhere to protocols
- Good administrative skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 4 September 2020.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Other Benefits: Medical Aid and Provident Fund
