Deputy Director: Monitoring and Evaluation REF NO: G65/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (an all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE : Head Office: Pietermaritzburg

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12). A Degree/Postgraduate diploma in Public Health / Epidemiology/ Biostatistics / Statistics. Three (3) to five (5) years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in public health programmes at junior management level (Assistant Director). Approximately 3-5 years experience applying epidemiological and/or statistical concepts to public health related data analysis, preferably with HIV, ART, TB and MCWH data.

• Strong understanding of the public health system, with specific focus on health information, including data production, routine data in public health settings, cohort monitoring, and data quality improvement. Demonstrated experience in data mining, analysing cohort reports, webDHIS indicators in public health sector. Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis package such as STATA, SPSS. Demonstrated experience working with data visualisation tools. Experience working in or supporting, the public health sector. Computer literacy. Valid driver's license.

• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Strong knowledge of Strategic Health goals and guidelines legislative and policy framework such as NSP HIV, TB, STI 2023-28, KZN PSP HAST 2023-28; SDG Goals and 95-95-95 targets for HIV and TB. Knowledge of the DORA framework governing the Strategic Health Program.

• Sound knowledge of the Departmental MM & E Framework. Strong project and time management skills. Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data. Computer proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet and graphics presentations. Excellent report writing. Interpersonal skills. Facilitation skills. Communication skills.

DUTIES

• Establish and Implement the Provincial Strategic Health monitoring and evaluation system. Develop tools for the ongoing review of programmes in the province. Ensure the use of approved indicators and targets.

• Measure progress and make recommendation for improvement. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the reporting systems for preparing HAST and MCWH program reports as per required formats i.e. DORA, APP, MTDP, MEC Budget Speech, SHP Dashboards, Treasury reports. Maintain and update SHP information repository.

• Coordinate the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual report for HAST and MCWH programmes. Generate dashboard report for HAST and MCWH&N programmes. Conduct in-depth data analysis on ART quarterly cohort data and compile reports. Work closely with research institutions in HAST and MCWH&N programmes and share findings with Managers.

• Contribute to the Provincial Annual Performance Reviews including the review of Annual Programme budget and annual expenditure reports. Provide support and capacity building to M & E personnel within the Districts. Monitor implementation of the QIP project at all levels. Conduct meetings to discuss challenges and way forward. Give monthly feedback to Districts on their performance, data completeness, accuracy e.g. monthly submission TIET.NET dispatch files, overall SHP APP indicators.

• Ensure proper and accurate collection of performance data from the software of any implementing program. Work with Data Manager and Data Collection Manager to introduce and implement any newly developed health information system. Maintain and support any newly introduced system at facility level. Provide technical support to all levels using the system. Support the implementation of surveys related to Strategic Health Programs and reviews.

• Conduct mid-term and end of year reviews for all Districts' programme performance. Plan and ensure implementation for HIV/ANC survey. Assist with preparation of ART TIER.NET PIT/EMR/SyNCH systems meetings. Support Program Managers in the revision of work plans and strategies. Strategize with provincial programme managers at both provincial and District level using updated information. Assist Programme Manager during preparation of business plans, target setting and crafting of indicators.

• Ensure the development and implementation of policies. Ensure the implementation of Provincial and Departmental frameworks. Ensure the implementation of policies according to agreed norms and standards. Monitor and evaluate compliance with implemented policies. Report on any discrepancies with regards to compliance to all relevant stakeholders. Review and amend policies as and when required based on input from stakeholders.