ASSISTANT M&E (23 POSITIONS) – DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE

Job Description

The Northwestern Provincial Health Office under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PERPAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is Seeking for eligible, self-motivated and qualified applicants for the positions listed below for the various levels (Provincial, District, Facility and Community).

JOB PURPOSE: Work with facility staff to timely enter and analyze all TB/HIV data relating to patient interactions using appropriate information systems for guiding clinical decisions making, programming and service delivery improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Enters all patient information in an accurate and timely manner using appropriate information systems.
 Provides data for clinical decision support and feedback to HC/Ps on linkage, VL eligibility, suppression, treatment attrition and patient records completeness
 Provides data management, accuracy, and technical support to H/F staff on HMIS/MER indicators including respective information systems (DHIS2, Smart Care, ELMIS, etc.)
 Submits of all required reports as per reporting deadlines and information system

 Undertakes monthly data analysis and performance review meetings with H/F staff.

 Participates in ECHO sessions and Situation Room Meeting

 Routinely updates performance charts/graphs for respective H/Fs
 Conducts data verifications and validations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency prior to report submission to the next levels.
 Ensures data alignment for similar PEPFAR and GRZ indicators
 Provides data for guiding facility planning and service delivery improvement.
 Undertakes maintenance of facility EHR servers, workstation, databases, and peripheral devices
 Undertakes maintenance of a system error log and escalation of errors
 Participates in QI/QA activities QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
 Full grade 12 School Certificate with five Levels
 Diploma in M&E, Computer Sciences, Public Health, and Information Technology or equivalent.
 Minimum two years’ relevant work experience
OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
 Able to write comprehensive reports.
 Able to communicate effectively in English.

 Computer literate and trustworthy

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents:
Curriculum vitae with Three (3) traceable referees academic and professional qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and latest Practicing Licenses where applicable.
Please note that the advertisement will run from 13th to 25th November, 2024.

Applicants should only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on contract terms for an initial period of one (1) year subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
All applicants should provide valid phone numbers and valid email addresses for easy communication and must clearly indicate the position applied for.
Please note that all applications should be sent in hard copy to the
Provincial Health Director,
P.O Box 110099 Solwezi.

All applicants MUST enter their details and attach all relevant documents in the link provided below.
Qualified candidates who poses an understanding of the local context related to Health service provision are encouraged to apply.
Differently abled suitably qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.