Deputy Director: Monitoring and Evaluation

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director: Monitoring and Evaluation, based in Head Office Pietermaritzburg. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. Cluster: Strategic Health Programme How to apply: Interested applicants can visit the following website at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs for full posts details. “Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address HeadOffice.HRJobapplication@kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs All Applications should be forwarded to: The Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services KZN Department of Health Private Bag X9051 Pietermaritzburg 3200 or Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street Natalia Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: Mr. A Memela) Reference number to quote: G65/2026 Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.) Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed, initialed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 must be provided. Failure to complete or disclose all information will automatically disqualify the applicant. The Z83 should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV only (with detailed experience). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation (when shortlisted). Applicants: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by employer/s prior to the date of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Establish and Implement the Provincial Strategic Health monitoring and evaluation system.
• Develop tools for the ongoing review of programmes in the province.
• Ensure the use of approved indicators and targets.
• Measure progress and make recommendation for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of the reporting systems for preparing HAST and MCWH program reports as per required formats i.e. DORA, APP, MTDP, MEC Budget Speech, SHP Dashboards, Treasury reports.
• Maintain and update SHP information repository.
• Coordinate the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual report for HAST and MCWH programmes.
• Generate dashboard report for HAST and MCWH&N programmes.
• Conduct in-depth data analysis on ART quarterly cohort data and compile reports.
• Work closely with research institutions in HAST and MCWH&N programmes and share findings with Managers.
• Contribute to the Provincial Annual Performance Reviews including the review of Annual Programme budget and annual expenditure reports.
• Provide support and capacity building to M & E personnel within the Districts.
• Monitor implementation of the QIP project at all levels.
• Conduct meetings to discuss challenges and way forward.
• Give monthly feedback to Districts on their performance, data completeness, accuracy e.g. monthly submission TIET.NET dispatch files, overall SHP APP indicators.
• Ensure proper and accurate collection of performance data from the software of any implementing program.
• Work with Data Manager and Data Collection Manager to introduce and implement any newly developed health information system.
• Maintain and support any newly introduced system at facility level.
• Provide technical support to all levels using the system.
• Support the implementation of surveys related to Strategic Health Programs and reviews.
• Conduct mid-term and end of year reviews for all Districts’ programme performance.
• Plan and ensure implementation for HIV/ANC survey.
• Assist with preparation of ART TIER.NET PIT/EMR/SyNCH systems meetings.
• Support Program Managers in the revision of work plans and strategies.
• Strategize with provincial programme managers at both provincial and District level using updated information.
• Assist Programme Manager during preparation of business plans, target setting and crafting of indicators.
• Ensure the development and implementation of policies.
• Ensure the implementation of Provincial and Departmental frameworks.
• Ensure the implementation of policies according to agreed norms and standards.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with implemented policies.
• Report on any discrepancies with regards to compliance to all relevant stakeholders.
• Review and amend policies as and when required based on input from stakeholders.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12).
• A Degree/Postgraduate diploma in Public Health/Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Statistics.
• Three (3) to 5 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in public health programmes at junior management level (Assistant Director).
• Approximately 3-5 years experience applying epidemiological and/or statistical concepts to public health related data analysis, preferably with HIV, ART, TB and MCWH data.
• Strong understanding of the public health system, with specific focus on health information, including data production, routine data in public health settings, cohort monitoring, and data quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in data mining, analysing cohort reports, webDHIS indicators in public health sector.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis package such as STATA, SPSS.
• Demonstrated experience working with data visualisation tools.
• Experience working in or supporting, the public health sector.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required:
• Strong knowledge of Strategic Health goals and guidelines legislative and policy framework such as NSP HIV, TB, STI 2023-28, KZN PSP HAST 2023-28, SDG Goals and 95-95-95 targets for HIV and TB
• Knowledge of the DORA framework governing the Strategic Health Program
• Sound knowledge of the Departmental MM & E Framework
• Strong project and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
• Computer proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet and graphics presentations
• Excellent report writing
• Interpersonal skills
• Facilitation skills
• Communication skills