Strategic Information Evaluation (SIE) Assistant

Title

Strategic Information Evaluation (SIE) Assistant (Internal Vacancy)

Location

Mangwe

Type of Contract

Fixed Term Contract

Deadline

15/04/2022 (Expired)

About

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) 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.

The Re-Ignite, Innovate, Sustain Evidence Based Interventions for HIV Prevention (RISE) program will prevent new HIV infections among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) using the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (RISE) approach.

The Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) program focuses on prevention of new HIV infections among Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe. DREAMS core package of services combines evidence-based approaches that go beyond the health sector, addressing the structural drivers that directly and indirectly increase AGYWs’ HIV risk, including poverty, gender inequality, sexual violence, and a lack of education. The program is being implemented in high HIV burden districts in Bulawayo, Gweru and Mazowe and 6 districts in Mat South (Beitbridge, Bulilima, Gwanda, Insiza, Mangwe and Matobo).

Basic Function

The SIE Assistant works under the direct supervision of the District SIE Officer and will work to support the District Coordinators, District Facilitators, Club Facilitators in Monitoring and Evaluation 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 Monitoring and Evaluation 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 Monitoring and Evaluation 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, consistence 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; Do any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and 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, Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, good analytical skills; Initiative in learning and self-development; Respectful, willing to cooperate with and support Project stakeholders including government officials, development partners, DREAMS- RISE project partners, colleagues, beneficiaries, local community, and local leaders; Good reading and writing skills

Qualifications and experience

Minimum of a University degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Demography or any related field, At least one-year relevant experience in providing Monitoring and Evaluation support for community HIV programs, sound practical knowledge in using computer programs,

Application Procedures

Step 1: click here to complete the job application form.
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to recruitment@zhi.org.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

Statement

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.