Data Analyst

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to focus on provincial level support priorisiting program planning and strategic monitoring and management, enabling policy support, capacity building, consolidation and scale-up of best practices across the province.

Minimum requirements:

• A relevant degree or diploma
• Postgraduate qualification in public health sciences or health information sciences/data analytics/statistics
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in health or information system, of which a minimum of 5 years preferably in a supervisory/managerial capacity
• Ability to engage with senior NDoH/ECDoH officials
• Advanced report writing capabilities
• Good understanding of South African Department of Health system, including policies, management and health information systems and structures at national and provincial levels
• Sound working knowledge of DHIS, Tier.net and other related health information systems
• Power Query for data and extraction and transformation
• Power BI Desktop and/or Excel Power Pivot for data modelling and standardized calculations (DAX)
• Power BI Desktop and/or Excel Pivot Tables/Pivot Charts for data visualization
• Valid drivers license (Code B)
• Able to communicate fluently in English and isiXhosa
• Clear criminal record

Responsibilities:

• Provide provincial level support using data to strengthen Differentiated Care model implementation, Guidelines, tools and process development or optimisation
• Integrate and support Operation Phuthuma (OP) activities and continuous quality improvement (CQI) methodology in overarching clinical governance approaches by generating data and share dashboard reports
• Conduct a needs assessment and targeted capacity building at provincial level
• Coordinate and support other strategic health programmes
• Provide technical guidance and support during annual and operational planning
• Analyse data/results across a range of dimensions and variables
• Use data to inform strategic and operational decision-making
• Formulate recommendations for improved health performance based on insights from data
• Prepare briefing documents on key health topics for high level engagements
• Support the HoD with abstract development and submissions and content development for publications
• Support the office of the ECDoH HoD to maintain an effective bi-directional feedback mechanism for relevant stakeholders