**Department of Health – Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst**
About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal. This significant role plays a vital part in ensuring that the department meets its performance objectives and delivers high-quality services to the community. By coordinating organizational performance and conducting thorough evaluations, you will contribute to the enhancement of health services that directly impact the well-being of South Africans.
As a Chief Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst, your expertise will guide the department in strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives. Your work will not only facilitate better resource management but also ensure that programs are aligned with the overarching goals of the department, making a meaningful difference in the lives of citizens in Pietermaritzburg and beyond.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to promoting and enhancing health standards across South Africa. With a mission to provide accessible, equitable, and quality healthcare, the department plays a crucial role in public service. Working here means being part of a dedicated team focused on improving health outcomes through effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate organizational performance against predetermined objectives.
- Schedule and conduct quarterly performance verification sessions with various programs.
- Prepare and manage performance verification reporting tools.
- Compile a variety of performance reports, including quarterly, mid-year, and annual assessments.
- Assist in the development of frameworks and guidelines for monitoring departmental program performance.
- Conduct feedback sessions with programs to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Manage responses to audit requests and findings related to performance information.
- Provide training and capacity building on performance management and reporting.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, or strategic planning.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Strong knowledge of government-wide monitoring and evaluation systems and policies.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and report writing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical thinking and the ability to customize information for various user requirements.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours or by email as detailed below.
Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Social Sciences / Development Studies / Public Administration / Public Management or related equivalent qualification.Minimum of 3 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation, research or strategic planning.
A valid driver's licence.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the government wide monitoring and evaluation system.
Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation policies, standard 68 operating procedures, tools, information systems, planning, research methodology and related legislation.
Treasury regulations.
Performance auditing.
Project and programme management.
Quality improvement.
Job related skills: Computer literacy.
Ability to present.
Report writing ability.
Communication (verbal and written).
Interpersonal relations.
Project and programme management.
Information collection, analysis and interpretation.
Analytical thinking.
Ability to customise and package information to user requirements.
Ability to travel.
Job Duties
Coordinate organisational performance against predetermined objectives.Provide input during the department planning process.
Schedule performance verifications sessions with programmes on a quarterly basis.
Conduct information verification on performance information.
Prepare performance verification reporting tools.
Conduct feedback sessions with various programmes to reflect on performance for decision making.
Assist with the development of frameworks, guidance and systems to facilitate departmental programme performance monitoring.
Coordinate organisational performance reporting.
Compile departmental programme performance reports (quarterly, mid-year and annual) based on verified performance.
Compile strategic and ad-hoc reports.
Coordinate audit requests relating to performance information.
Manage branch responses to audit requests, findings and queries.
Compile management responses to audit findings / queries.
Capacitate branches on the fundamentals of performance auditing.
Conduct capacity building / training on management of performance information.
Conduct capacity building on reporting.
Make presentation on the management of portfolio of evidence.
