Lethukuthula.Lungile.Praiseworth Gumede
Monitoring And Evaluation Officer
Nelspruit
Summary
Monitoring and evaluation professional with proven track record in designing and implementing effective assessment frameworks. Skilled in data analysis, performance metrics, and program evaluation. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.
Experienced with data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance program outcomes. Utilizes robust analytical techniques to ensure accurate and meaningful evaluations. Track record of maintaining effective communication with stakeholders to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Diligent with solid foundation in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes. Successfully managed comprehensive data collection and analysis processes to ensure program effectiveness. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder communication and report generation, enhancing program transparency and accountability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Right To Care
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Enhanced data quality by implementing rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Developed comprehensive monitoring tools to track project progress and outcomes.
- Conducted regular site visits, ensuring accurate data collection and timely reporting.
- Advised senior management on strategies for improving program effectiveness based on evaluation results.
- Contributed to project planning efforts with a focus on realistic objectives and achievable targets.
- Managed relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and information sharing.
- Reviewed existing monitoring systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
- Streamlined reporting procedures for improved efficiency and information dissemination.
- Supported the design of program interventions, informed by data-driven insights.
- Provided relevant training to staff members on effective data management techniques.
- Established a culture of continuous learning by promoting critical reflection on project successes and challenges.
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements through diligent documentation and reporting practices.
- Utilized various software platforms to analyze data trends, generating actionable recommendations for program improvements.
- Facilitated cross-functional teams in identifying opportunities for process improvement within the organization''s monitoring framework.
- Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for addressing identified gaps in performance metrics.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, incorporating new methodologies into ongoing work as appropriate.
- Integrated lessons learned from previous projects into future planning efforts, fostering an environment of continual growth and adaptation.
- Led capacity building initiatives, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness in monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure, assessing areas in need of improvement.
- Coordinated secure system access of users to various department systems and platforms.
Data Quality Mentor
Right to care
09.2019 - 06.2024
- To provide Technical Assistance aimed at strengthening the Department of Health’s data management, M&E and health information systems in Right to Care - supported facilities, to enable routine tracking, dissemination and usage of priority information relating to HIV/TB services, according to Data Quality purpose. The public health systems in Right to care- supported facilities has adequate M&E capacity to measure and share its HIV/TB-related programmatic achievements, in order to ensure accountability, facilitate planning, and strengthen programs. I also oversee that all Data captures have usernames and access to tier.net and are able to capture on tier.net, present data reviews for facilities to see if they are meeting targets or below targets and which indicators need immediate attention and implementation I am also responsible for Data related Audits. I have supported 25 facilities and made sure that all those facilities are known for sharing best practices and I make sure that I cover all indicators and make sure non are on Red as aim is that they must all be on green TB/HIV care needs a dedicated person that’s who I am and make sure I cover all TB/HIV care indicators. I generate lists and give direction on how to work on TB Prev, TB Stat, TB ART, TPT and TB patients having outcomes then consolidate a report to reflect performance per facility.
- Monitoring and evaluation officer
- Right to care, Mbombela
- Duties
- Sub-District support on all indicators to improve the Sub-Districts performance. Quality improvement plan to be rolled out to DQMs to implement in facilities with close monitoring and development of reporting tools.
- Performed data analysis to represent facility output and performance to promote timely improvement of programme monitoring, reporting and implementation is done well to share with the organisation and supporting partner which is DOH Mbombela.
- Assisted and supported training of Data Captures for both RTC, DOH and other NGO's on procedures and best processes for organisation and database usage and enabling them the appropriate technical competencies to be productive in an agile workplace. Presentation skills of Data team being able to speak to the data when presenting and convert it to simple terms to a clinical person.
- In this position I held both DQM and M&E Officer and making sure data was still of quality and deadlines for both positions are meet. Ability to be able to narrate for any data related queries/questions for the sub-district in all relevant meetings.
- Prepare/project data done by the Sub-District on how they have performed and how to reach given targets and develop QIP this presentation is done in three levels Facility, Sub-District and District meeting with USAID delegates.
- During my full employment as M&E I was part of both Sub-District and District meetings and took lead in meetings by presenting Data based on the performance of the Sub-District. Conducted facility reviews and sub-district reviews and did in-service training on Tier.net for Data captures of both DOH and supporting partners.
- I have also designed few implementing systems and data collection tools to simplify the work for DSD staff and OPM’s along with other senior managers. Had good collaboration with other supporting partners and DOH.
Data Capture
Right to Care
07.2017 - 10.2017
- I was a District Data Capture and was accountable for submitting Data for all sub-districts that were reporting to my district and Capture patient data to Rightmax and scan both Concern form and follow-up forms at the end of the month would compile a report to present to all Sub-districts on the performance do data verification and send forms with errors back to facility for them to be fixed and sent back to me and always made sure I don't submit to head office if there are errors. Compile run charts for the Sub-district, so they can reflect to their performance. I also assisted in training of admin clerks on how to capture patient data to Rightmax and submission of facility reports.
- Linkage to care Officer
- Right to Care, Lydenburg
- Provide tracking and tracing of patients who have defaulted and who need to be started ART and TB and call them back to care and I am their focal contact person, when they come to the clinic I have taken them to DSD Nurse, so the patient can be get access to treatment and retain in Care. I assist in Capturing of patient data when the Facility Data Capture is not around and do data verification. Make sure that patients stay in care and when they have defaulted must do Adherence counselling to make them understand the importance of retaining in care. I was more of a social partner to clients that don't see the importance of starting they treatment or importance of not becoming resistant.
Education
N5 Business Management - Business Management, Computer Practice, Introductory Accounting, Communication Management, Financial Accounting, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Nkangala TVET College
Middelburg, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2015
High School - IsiZulu, English, Life Sciences, Economics, Life Orientation, Geography, Mathematics Literacy
Westham Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
- Data verification
- Report compilation
- Patient tracking
- Data capturing
- Adherence counseling
- Training and support
- Performance analysis
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Health informatics
- Data analysis
Interests
Reading, Cooking, Hiking, Traveling, singing, Volunteering, Dancing, Meditating, Swimming
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Right To Care
12.2023 - 03.2025
Data Quality Mentor
Right to care
09.2019 - 06.2024
Data Capture
Right to Care
07.2017 - 10.2017
N5 Business Management - Business Management, Computer Practice, Introductory Accounting, Communication Management, Financial Accounting, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Management
Nkangala TVET College
01.2014 - 12.2015
High School - IsiZulu, English, Life Sciences, Economics, Life Orientation, Geography, Mathematics Literacy
Westham Secondary School
01.2008 - 12.2012
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