Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRD SA NPC) Job Opening

Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRD SA NPC) is a South African Section 21 not-for-profit entity and an affiliate of Interactive Research and Development Global (IRD Global), and has fully operational offices in Johannesburg (Gauteng) and in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal).

 

 

Job Title: Data Quality Officer
Location: Johannesburg

 

Purpose of the position

To support IRD-SA TB LON project data capturers on data collection, verification, back capturing, mentorship and in-service training and implementation of new systems, processes and procedures to improve data quality dimensions (Accuracy, Reliability, Completeness, Precision/Consistency, Timeliness, Integrity/Validity, accessibility, Confidentiality) within a facility and sub-districts in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.

Key Accountabilities (included but not limited to)

In your role as Data Quality Officer you will be accountable for:

• Data quality reporting requirements (collection, reporting forms/registers/systems and tools)
• Capacity building (Indicator definition, SOPs, Data management processes)
• Data quality/Integrity mechanisms and controls for continues improvement (QIP, verification and audit tools).
• Support roll out of TB LON data Tools.
• Lead a team of data capturers both roving and non-roving teams in selected district.
• Links with district/national and other reporting systems such as Tier.Net and Datim.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant post Matric, Data science, Computer Science, Business Administration or any equivalent qualification
• 2 years Health Data Management experience (DHIS, Tier.Net and Datim).
• Driver’s license and own motor vehicle.

Added advantage would be any of the following qualifications:

Desirable:

• M&E and or Data Science/ Management qualification or Administrative qualification linked with 2 years relevant health data management experience.

Experience & skills:

• 2 years’ experience in data/information management in a Health environment preferably USAID funded projects.
• Knowledge of DOH major policy directives and data flow programs.
• Knowledge of the public health system / Health systems awareness.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Data Management Skills within health setting.
• Computer literacy (excel pivot tables).
• Numerical reasoning.
• Entry level analytics/ monitoring and evaluation.
• Facilitation and mentoring/capacity building.
• Programming and coding skills in SQL, Java or Python.

Personal qualities & Behavioural competencies

Personal qualities

• Attention to detail to control quality and standards trough MER -Monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Ability in applying technical expertise to connect the dots, make linkages and collaboratively work across the organization to optimize data quality across people and systems supported.
• Function well in a team structure (team vs the individual).

Behavioural Competencies

• Results orientation.
• Analytical thinking.
• Solution focused.
• Self-management.
• Facilitation / communication
• Maintain confidentiality.

To apply

Interested candidates are welcome to apply, please provide two (2) current, relevant employment references. Submit a brief CV and supporting documents, indicating the job title in your cover letter and subject line on email to Lee-Anne Ogle: Human Resources Dept. @ fax +27 (0) 865722820 or e-mail [email protected]

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 18 December, 2019