Data Supervisor

Job Description

Solthis (Solidarité thérapeutique et Initiatives pour la Santé / Therapeutic Solidarity & Initiatives for  Health) is an international NGO whose objective is to improve prevention and access to quality health  care through health system strengthening in countries where it operates. Solthis was created in 2003 by  medical researchers from the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital. Solthis’ actions rely on a sustainable development  approach to address public health issues in resource-limited countries, through: 

∙ A scientific and empirical approach to find cost-effective solutions adapted to the realities on the  ground 

∙ Mobilizing multidisciplinary experts from Northern and Southern countries in order to address all  dimensions of health issues: medical, social, economic or political 

Solthis operates through three modes of intervention: capacity building, operational research and  advocacy (www.solthis.org). 

Solthis is working in collaboration with the Network of HIV Positives in Sierra Leone (NETHIPS) and the  National HIV/AIDS Control Program of Sierra Leone Ministry of Health on the SHARE project funded by the  French Development Agency (AFD) Group. The project focus is knowledge generation and dissemination on  service delivery and community engagement activities. The knowledge generation and dissemination will  explore two past projects: Empowering patients and Health Care Workers for Comprehensive and Effective  HIV Care (EMPOWER I) and Program for Strengthening Health Services and Systems (PROSSAN I) and two  current projects: Global Fund New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) and PROSSAN II. 

Knowledge generation on service delivery will explore how Solthis capacity building technical assistance  (training, coaching/mentorship) are impacting the quality of HIV care. Knowledge generation on community  engagement will explore the role of Support Groups (SGs) in promoting retention in care and adherence to  treatment for HIV Recipients of Care (RoCs) under the umbrella of NETHIPS.

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The direct beneficiaries of the SHARE project are: 

∙ NETHIPS, which coordinates and provides technical support to the activities of Support Groups (SGs). ∙ Recipients of Care (RoCs), including SG leaders and their members. 

∙ The health care teams/workers providing care to RoCs 

∙ Health authorities at the district and national levels, including the District Health Management Team  (DHMT) and national authorities (supervisors of the National HIV/AIDS Control Program of the  Ministry of Health and Sanitation, staff of the District Health Management Team), involved in  coordination of the HIV response. 

(i) Attend and participate actively in data collectors training by the consultant 

(ii) Conduct Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and support Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) at district  level using guides provided by Solthis.  

(iii) Supervise the work of data collectors 

(iv) Transcribe audio recording of interview sessions for review by lead consultant. (v) Maintain to confidentiality of all information and data collected during the assignment. (vi) Adhere to all laid procedure for the data collection. 

3.1 Skills and experience 

The required minimum qualifications for Data Collectors are: 

∙ Bachelor’s Degree, nursing qualification, diploma in public health or similar qualifications, with at  least 2 years’ experience. 

∙ Data collection experience on FGDs and KIIs, with focus on HIV/AIDS, community engagement and  related themes is mandatory. 

∙ Fluency in written and spoken English. Good knowledge of Krio is mandatory. 

∙ Excellent organizational and time management skills are required. 

∙ Ability to work both independently and to supervise data collectors is required 

∙ Experience of working with civil society and other partners at district and national levels. ∙ Familiarity with HV/AIDS program and confidentiality issues 

∙ Proven ability to transcribe interviews into good reports. 

3.2 Application process 

Deadline for submission of application is 11TH APRIL 2024. The application, including a cover letter, CV and  copies of educational certificates should be sent as one single pdf attachment to: recruitment.sierra leone@solthis.org with “Data Supervisor – Knowledge Generation on Solthis Projects’’ indicated as the  email subject. 

Applications that do not follow this guideline will not be considered. 

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