Department of Public Service and Administration
Department of Public Service and Administration Is Currently Seeking for DATA ANALYST Position suitable candidate who is eligible to handle all the responsibilities and is qualified for the position. All the information required for this position to know by the candidate is given below specifically. apply online for this position by clicking on the apply now button and fill the Department of Public Service and Administration application Form. The Position Is available in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal the candidates nearby willing to apply are also invited to apply online for this vacancy.
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Position: DATA ANALYST Jobs Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal Qualification: Matric, Grade 12, Diploma/ Degree Salary Estimated: R811 560 per annum |
Job Requirements & Responsibilities
A Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health / Epidemiology / Biostatistics
/ Statistics. Approximately 3 years’ experience applying epidemiological and/or
statistical concepts to public health-related data analysis, preferably with HIV,
ART, and/or TB data. Strong understanding of the public health system, with a
specific focus on health information, including data production, routine data in
public health settings, cohort monitoring, and data quality improvement.
Demonstrated experience mining and analysing Tier.net reports and webDHIS
indicators in public health sector. Demonstrated experience with statistical
analysis package, such as STATA. Demonstrated experience working with
data visualization tools. Experience working in or supporting, the public health
sector. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: High level of
proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook,
Tier.Net and Web-DHIS). Strong analytical and presentation skills, attention to
detail. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships within the team, with
colleagues and various stakeholders. Ability to multitask, work under pressure
and be deadline-driven.
DUTIES : Provide leadership and technical expertise in conducting advanced analytics
to better inform HIV/AIDS programming through complex relationships with and
between Measurement, Evaluation, and Research data and province-specific
or survey data. Prepare and track progress of programmes, projects and
activity budgets. Routinely analyse and interrogate data relating to the HIV, TB
and Strategic Health programs (SHP), including related/linked data as it is
integrated. Provide leadership and effective, accurate and timely monitoring,
evaluation and reporting of all HIV, TB and other SHP and projects activities.
In collaboration with other Health Office staff, initiate and coordinate targeted
analyses of HIV and TB programmes data to generate trends, early warning
reports, projections and patterns that inform planning and programming.
Provide timely alerts on emerging manifestations/trends threatening the health
system. Provide guidance and develop support materials to enable sustained
utilisation of data analytics by relevant health system stakeholders. This
includes capacity building. Provide leadership and direction on M&E to ensure
SHP Managers achieve their goals and corresponding objectives and targets
through promoting and supporting dissemination and utilisation of SHP
information among the Programmes Managers. Ensure high-quality
implementation, consistent with NDoH and KZN Provincial monitoring and
evaluation guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems. Lead
efforts to monitor and evaluate TB and other SHP program and project
interventions, especially the documentation of results and provision of
feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making and support Continuous
Quality Improvement interventions. Acquire, process, manage, and analyze
data from a range of sources for improved decision making. Support and
conduct targeted evaluations and operations research, including design, data
collection, management and analysis. Cultivate strategic M&E relationships
and alliances with other DoH and external stakeholders (e.g. PEPFAR
Partners) and represent M&E SHP activities in public and professional circles
through meetings, conferences, and presentations. Ensure relevant data is
entered into webDHIS, Tier.net, EDR Web and other relevant performance
management systems designed to capture, analyse, and disseminate SHP
data. Working with Director SIM and RTC Manager, coordinate all M&E
capacity-building activities for Provincial staff, Implementing Partners and
where applicable, districts. Train and mentor Programme Managers and other
stakeholders in data analytics. Support the preparation of key annual and midterm planning and reporting documents including the Operational Plan,
Provincial Budget Justifications, Technical Notifications, Quarterly, SemiAnnual and Annual Progress Reports. Prepare data required for the Provincial
Strategic and Operational Plan for health system strengthening activities,
quarterly/semi-annual/annual performance reports (e.g. data completeness
checks), and other routine provincial and district processes. Participate in the
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KZN Provincial Strategic Information Technical Working Group. Provide
technical oversight and expert review of DoH and Implementing partner
activities that leverage data analytics.
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