Data Quality and Capture Manager

Overview

• Sightsavers is looking for a Data Quality and Capture Manager to lead on the management of our new project output data capture system
• Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
• Location: Sightsavers Senegal Office, Kenya Office or Uganda Office
• Contract: Two-year fixed-term contract
• Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and occasional home working
• Sightsavers is going through a digital transformation in data analytics to leverage operational insights into the reporting and decision making of the organisation. Through the capture of good quality data and the delivery of data analytics and reports to key people, we are engaging the organisation with the latest programme data from our thematic areas in eye health, social inclusion, education and neglected tropical diseases. Developing and integrating data capture systems, processes and tools into routine practices is the next step in promoting a data driven culture within the whole organisation as we build their data capture and data quality skills.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Data Quality and Capture Manager to work within the Data Analytics and Reporting Team (DART), and lead on the management of our new project output data capture system being built in DHIS2. They will oversee the transition from our current system to our in-development DHIS2 based system that will be rolled out over 2025, leading on the user training and support of the new system. They will be responsible for enabling teams across the organisation to capture and evaluate the quality of their data. This will involve rolling out the Indicator Reference Guide (IRG), our new standard list of indicators for project monitoring, across the organisational processes. The role will also be responsible for increasing the data quality awareness of the organisation.

The Data Quality and Capture Manager, working with stakeholders across the organisation, is responsible for project cycle management and thematic quality improvement processes, tools, and implementation.  Quality improvement is at the core of Sightsavers strategic objectives, and this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the quality of project implementation at the country office and partner level.  This role is responsible for analysis of quality assurance data and the continued development of Sightsavers quality assurance systems.
The role will take a lead on the strategic direction of data capture and quality for DART and Sightsavers over this transition period, setting out a roadmap for Sightsavers data capture and quality.

Key duties will include:

• Leading the data capture process for output data and quality standards in the new DHIS2 platform
• Supporting the development of the new programme management output data system in DHIS2
• Leading on data, thematic and project cycle management quality assurance
• Support the development of tools and processes to improve project monitoring
• Lead on the data collection in DHIS2 of the Learning, Accountability and Monitoring Progress (LAMP) to support Sightsavers’ Thematic Strategies

It is anticipated the position will involve some international travel of up to 8 weeks per year.

Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Proven successful track record of working with organisational data management systems (ideally in health or international development). 
• Experience managing an output data capture system such as DHIS2 or similar
• Strong understanding of the international development/not-for-profit sector, with demonstrable experience in project Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Experience producing analytical reports or communication materials for a wide range of audiences.
• Understanding of the complexities of working across multiple countries and continents in an international development organisation.
• Advanced MS office computer skills - Word, Excel (to include advanced formulae, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Fluent English

We are also looking for the following experience/ skills:

• Use of data capture software such as DHIS2 or similar
• Use of specialist statistical and analysis software e.g. Power BI/Tableau or similar
• Strong numeracy, analytical and organisational skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with and communicate clearly with a wide range of stakeholders through various channels (in person, email, reports, etc.)
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage large, complex pieces of work with multiple stakeholders and to produce key deliverables on time.
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for disabled people.