5 (Five) x Strategic Information Evaluation (SIE) Assistants-CeSHHAR Zimbabwe

Contract duration: Fixed Term

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organization that specializes in sexual health, HIV and AIDS research in Zimbabwe. CeSHHAR in collaboration with the MOHCC and NAC is implementing a National Sex Work Programme aimed at reducing HIV acquisition and transmission among female, male and transgender sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission and acquisition to and from their clients. Low consistent condom use, risk of drug use and increasing transactional sex are some of the common reasons that put these key populations at risk of acquiring STI and HIV infection. Therefore, reaching these populations and increasing awareness and access to STI & HIV prevention, testing and treatment services are fundamental to reducing transmission of STI and HIV infections.

Job role

The Strategic Information Evaluation Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Regional SIE Officer. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Entry of data into DHIS 2, ODK, Link log, PrEP Wizard and Micro Planning data. Generating accurate information and analyse data as required; Ensuring safe and secure retrieval of data at the designated site; Participates in preparing weekly program data reports and ensures timely submission of requested data to the head office; Assist in the production of information submitted to the DACs and other local stakeholders; Regularly monitors and maintains privacy of all data/information collected and entered into all MIS systems on site; Ensures that all data/information is backed up on a regular basis (daily/weekly/ monthly) basis to ensure safety of data; Assist personnel onsite in troubleshooting and management of computer systems including ODK , DHIS2 at the sisters clinic; Ensures that all the systems onsite are functional to support quality assurance, validity, accuracy and integrity of the program data; Review data for accuracy, completeness, identifying errors for cleaning and lead data audit and validation activities at the; Ensure that the number entered into the database correlates with number of clients recorded in the registers and daily logs; Performs clerical and administrative tasks related to data entry when required (e.g. filing and retrieval of relevant information); Perform any other duties as assigned by different line supervisor(s).

Qualifications and experience

University Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or any other relevant field. Computer skills with ability to use health-related information management systems, including DHIS2, ODK. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated experience, knowledge and sensitivity working with key populations, individuals and communities. Minimum of 1 year working experience managing, analysing and reporting, health related program data and information.