Senior Programme Manager

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To support and monitor the implementation of the GOPHELEGA program and lead the formulation of the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting strategy in line with the donor and organizational objectives, lead and co-ordinate organizational responses to Funder and DoH

**Location**:

- **Ekurhuleni - Gauteng**

**Key performance areas**:

- Assess the need for and develop Data Quality Improvement interventions in the allocated health district
- Provide guidance towards appropriate collection and reporting of CDC Programmes’ routine output data and data management
- Provide M&E technical assistance, as required, to Wits RHI’s GOPHELEGA projects
- Develop and conduct presentations on behalf of GOPHELEGA and Wits RHI
- Identify and implement efficiencies in data collection, compilation, review, reporting, feedback, and action plans
- Participate in the implementation of M&E needs assessments for the allocated district
- Review DHIS, TIER, Daily Reports, and DATIM data to identify gaps in the sub-district and district M&E systems
- Work with the DMs and technical teams to develop M&E activities in response to the specific needs and priorities of the district's special Siyenza sites
- Perform a quality assessment on all equipment, and software and implemented adequate support procedures
- Manage the tracking, processing, and validation of data collected
- Managed the data collection from external data providers
- Act as a point of contact for GOPHELEGA M&E person between partners
- Compile internal and external reports
- In conjunction with the DM and M&E team, develop annual work plans for the position, and timelines for implementing the proposed activities
- Give support and guidance in the creation of data collection tools
- Participate in data verification and reporting activities
- Oversee, and co-ordinate the timely and accurate submission of data for program and donor reporting
- Implement, monitor, and review the allocated M&E activities (including Tier, MER, NON-MER, and NIDS rollouts)
- Provide support to Information Management staff and GOPHELEGA for: Appropriate reporting of data to the DHIS, TIER, and DATIM (facility to district levels) - Extraction of information from the DHIS, TIER, and other DoH systems for monitoring purposes
- Interprets findings of data assessments/audits and ensures implementation of data quality improvement plans
- Working with the QI team conducts root cause analysis to prevent future data quality issues and implement new standards or processes including taking necessary corrective action
- Conduct monthly reviews of the DHIS, and TIER data at the sub-district and district levels
- Provide data quality support as appropriate
- Revise activities based on the TIER, DHIS data, implementation experiences, and program feedback
- Participate in regular feedback and planning sessions with line manager, M&E and other technical teams, and DoH counterparts
- Establish/participate in data quality forums
- Participate in district data review meetings (to support data use)
- Support districts with target-setting initiatives
- Act as the first point of contact in assisting DoH managers at the sub-district & district levels with data-related issues or mentoring
- Maintain accurate records to document processes and output
- Communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the institute staff around programmatic inputs and outputs
- Communication with local, regional, and international collaborators and stakeholders including donors and sponsors when and if required
- Participate in and contribute to the development and achievement of the institute’s corporate goals and objectives
- Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
- Participate in the recruitment processes of district-based M&E staff (including the development and marking of competency assessments)
- Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
- Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
- Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline**:

- **Proficiency in Microsoft Office**:

- **Excellent data presentation skills (primarily MS Excel and Powe