A Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (FTC ends March 2022) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium in Mthatha – Eastern Cape.

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC”) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.

Main purpose of the job

• To lead the monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions of the project
• Plan and implement strategies to maximise the usage of data collected and ensure appropriate dissemination of important lessons learned
• Strengthen the M&E capacity of relevant stakeholder staff 

Location

• Mthatha

Key performance areas

• Develop and implement programme monitoring and evaluation systems that meet donor, stakeholder and project requirements
• Regularly monitor the outputs for indicators listed in the project M&E framework
• Monitor the effectiveness and adherence to the referral framework as prescribed for the decentralised sites
• Report on project outputs to PIs, funder and relevant stakeholders
• Design and Implement risk Management SOPs/processes to ensure the effectiveness of the service being provided
• Design and conduct programme evaluations
• Conduct data quality and verification audits
• Develop best practice documents and reports based on programme outcomes.  Share with donor and other stakeholders
• Ensure the that the project indicator tracker is complete and up to date for all sites
• Participate in project meetings as necessary
• Work with the project manager and strengthen the M&E Systems for the project
• Develop and conduct M&E capacity building programmes for project staff to enhance understanding and use of effective M&E tools and systems
• Facilitate M&E skills transfer from project to stakeholder staff
• Facilitate skills transfer for the Data Capturer to ensure the collection and management of relevant data for the project
• Participate in annual project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager in preparing relevant reports
• Suggest strategies to the Project Management Office for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project

Required minimum education and training

• Bachelor’s degree or similar within a related field

Required minimum work experience

• 2 – 3 years’ experience in developing and managing M&E systems

Additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Experience working with donor driven programmes in the South African context
• Experience in training and capacity building
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Adaptable, willing to take initiative. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Working after hours may be necessary
• Being contactable after working hours
• Able to work in a highly pressurized and challenging environment
• Communicate effectively with the Senior Management Team, and support staff as well as with all external stakeholders e.g.: ECDoH, district and sub district teams, NGOs, DBE, WBTOs Community Health Workers, donors, community, academic institutions & Civil Societies

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 13 September 2019.

• 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.

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