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Posted 7 months ago

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 Accelerated and Comprehensive HIV Care for Epidemic Control in Zimbabwe (ACCE) project's objective is to complement the government of Zimbabwe (GOZ)’s efforts towards epidemic control by targeting testing to efficiently identify PLHIV, ensuring all newly diagnosed PLHIV are immediately linked to treatment, and all PLHIV on treatment have ready access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), are retained on treatment, and remain virally suppressed. The program is being implemented in 9 districts in Midlands (Gweru, Kwekwe, Mberengwa and Gokwe South) and in Manicaland (Makoni, Mutare, Chipinge, Mutasa and Buhera).

Location :  Midlands – Gweru

Fixed Term Contract

Closing date : 18 November 2022

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI)

Vacancy : Provincial Strategic Information Evaluation Officer 

Basic Function

The Provincial Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer support specific districts within the province in data collection, compilation, reporting and motoring attainment of set targets per each of the sites. The incumbent monitors all programme indicators as well as the implementation of prevention and intensified HIV case finding leading to identification of new HIV positive clients, linkage as well as retention into care and treatment and viral load programme. The incumbent reports administratively to the provincial management and technically to the Senior SIE Officer. The position will contribute to overall improved quality of data generated by the province, improved HIV Monitoring & Evaluation systems as well as ensuring that data are correctly and timely entered into MOHCC DHIS.2, ACCE-HIV DHIS.2, PEPFAR DATIM and other necessary platforms.

Job Description

  • Lead the implementation of all SIE activities in the province;
  • Ensure compliant use of MER plans, tools and a SOPs in the province;
  • Support sites to adapt standard operating procedures (SOP) for data quality assurance, reporting, data dissemination, and other routine M&E processes;
  • Support collection of routine data; Support Monitoring and evaluation capacity development activities;
  • Contributes to the timely implementation, accurate, timely and appropriate reporting of project activities and results to funders, including High frequency reports, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports;
  • Reviews routinely collected M&E data, provides feedback to Provincial and ACCE Head Office teams;
  • Supports Provincial and ACCE Head Office teams in using findings to improve program performance; Provides technical guidance for use and dissemination of routinely collected and data from surveillance systems;
  • Support data use efforts at site levels; Attend to district and provincial meetings on behalf of ACCE program;
  • Perform other related duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Knowledge of health and development programs in Zimbabwe specifically;
  • Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for Zimbabwe; Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections;
  • Capacity to manage and build the capacity of district teams;
  • Capacity to consistently provide technical inputs on HIV/AIDS in the ZHI network to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS service delivery;
  • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance;
  • Ability to represent ZHI/Zimbabwe to stakeholders and the NGO community;
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision;
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills;
  • Proven ability in supervising staff; Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications And Experience

  • An Advanced degree in mathematics, demography, statistics, public health, or social sciences;
  • Minimum of three years of experience and demonstrated practical skills in monitoring HIV and AIDS, TB, care and support programs;
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of quantitative data collection using the MOHCC systems, including data analysis using Excel, Epi-Info, or any other data analysis software;
  • Familiarity with and good working knowledge of MS Office packages;
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders and familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements will be an added advantage;
  • The ability to speak local languages in the respective area is highly desirable.

TO APPLY

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.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

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.

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