POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance of the Director for MED, the M&E Advisor, Data Quality Management & Use for the Maintained Regions will provide data quality/data improvement and data use support to FMOH/FHAPCO, MRs-RHBs,Transition Support and Federal Hospital team . S/He will facilitate the collection, collation and processing, analysis of program data and assists data use for quality improvement as per Organizational annual work plan

 MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with the central team, represent SI department in command for accelerated implementation of data quality improvement, and use initiatives.
• Work with data clerks, mentors, and other ICAP-SI team members to perform data quality checks and regular data quality assessments to ensure the accuracy, validity and completeness of HIV services related data from all data sources.
• Coordinates the overall planning, implementation, and coordination of the DQI & Use initiatives in line with the organization’s targets, strategies, and available resources.
• Supervise and support mentors, data clerks and M&E staffs at the facility in HIV data quality improvement, data analysis and interpretation and use of data for performance review and continuous quality improvement.
• Supervise and support the implementation and use of enhanced EMR-ART and other electronic systems for data entry, data analysis, visualization, and decision-making at all level
• Ensuring a high level of communication and close working relationships with DQI teams, implementers, and other key stakeholders operating in the health informatics arena.
• Support the regular updating of electronic database (EMR-ART) at facilities supported by the regional office and provide necessary guidance on data quality assurance on the process
• Actively participate in documentation of experiences, lessons learned, case studies and other technical documents related with EMR-ART implementation & Data Quality & Information Use practices.
• Provide extensive TA to institutionalize HIV data quality assurance and use practices
• Monitor and compile daily and weekly progress report of Data Quality & Information Use Team Members
• Lead the planning, weekly Mentorship and Site support, performance reviews and presentation of weekly status updates on EMR-ART system utilization & Data Use status at central HIS team level
• Submit a weekly and monthly report on technical assistance activities (Mentorship and Supportive Supervision), as well as findings and recommendations for strengthening data quality assurance and use practices and compliance with ICAP & national guidelines
• Engage in collection of user requirements for the enhancement of the EMR-ART based on the findings from the facility level EMR-ART system use and reports

• BSc/MSc Degree in Health informatics, M&E or Public Health from a recognized College/ University is required
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience for MSc/MPH and 10 years of experience in Health Sector for BSc.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Required

• Experience with HIV/AIDS-related information system is preferable
• Expertise in using EMR-ART and other electronic information system is a plus
• Expertise in Data Visualization, Analysis, and proficiency in statistical software like SPSS, Tablue, Microsoft Excel, and Power BI use required.
• Excellent analytical, oral and report- writing skills is mandatory
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills.
• Capacity to operate both as a team as well as individually.
• Demonstrated exceptional coaching and mentoring ability.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.