Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI)

Deadline: 29 January 2021

Location: Bulawayo and Mutare

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract

About

Zimbabwe Health Interventions is a not for profit human development organisation which is registered as a Trust under the Zimbabwe Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions.

Basic function

The Strategic Information Evaluation Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Provincial SIE Officer and will work to support the District Coordinators, District facilitators, Club facilitators in M&E related activities for ZHI at district level. S/he collaborates closely with other colleagues at facility level to provide data management support.

Job description

Capture and verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, changing or deleting entered information in DHIS2 database; Provide assistance in M&E processes, data collection, surveys and data quality requirements at district level; Attend Referral working group meetings; Support in the review and checking of data generated in line with the DREAMS M&E reporting requirements; Prepare, sort and check all clients’ records for verification and making sure that accurate data is being entered on the registers and in DHIS2 database;Establish entry priorities by maintaining understanding of what data needs to be entered first; Secure entered information by performing routine data backups as required; Check completed work for accuracy, consistency and completeness, liaise with supervisor for incomplete records and make any required changes as required; Ensures a proper filing system for both hard and soft copies; Check source documents against entered data to ensure data integrity at every stage; Produce automated data entry and integration reports when requested; Use data for District planning, programming and assessment of performance.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Sound knowledge and experience regarding data management and well-developed computer skills; Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, consultants and recipients of assistance; Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision; Demonstrated attention to detail; ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members.

Qualifications

Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Demography or any related field; At least one-year relevant experience in providing M&E support for community HIV programs; Sound practical knowledge in using computer programs; Good reading and writing skills.