TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SI

About TASI

Turning Health Data into Meaningful Information

Technical Assistance Strategic Information (TASI) focuses on strengthening data management systems and improving the collection, processing, reporting and use of health information.

The department provides cross-cutting technical assistance internally to FPD programmes and initiatives, as well as to the Department of Health and non-governmental organisations. This support helps ensure that appropriate monitoring and evaluation is linked to programme activities.

By strengthening the quality and use of programme information, TASI supports better planning, policy development and decision-making across the health system.

Health Information Systems

Strengthening Data Management Systems

TASI provides technical assistance to strengthen the systems used to collect, manage and report health programme information. This includes support for established government health information platforms.

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SAG Tier.net

Supporting data management and reporting processes through the national Tier.net system.

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DHIS

Strengthening the use of the District Health Information System to support the monitoring and management of health services.

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eTR.net

Supporting the use of electronic health information systems as part of broader data management and reporting processes.

Our Objectives

Goals of Strategic Information Support

TASI works to ensure that programme information is relevant, reliable and used to assess progress against agreed strategies, objectives and deliverables.

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Monitor achievements against district and programme targets on a monthly and quarterly basis.

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Standardise data-use forums, structures, tools and their intended outcomes.

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Use information and feedback to identify implementation challenges early and improve programme effectiveness.

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Provide stakeholders with valid, reliable and timely information to assess programme progress and results.

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Assess whether interventions contribute to defined strategic objectives.

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Strengthen monitoring and evaluation data quality and document programme baselines and changes in health systems.

How We Support

Technical Assistance Areas

Based on needs assessments and requests for support, TASI provides technical assistance across monitoring, evaluation, data management, reporting and capacity development.

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Monitoring & Evaluation

M&E Tools Development

Support the development, implementation and revision of monitoring and evaluation tools to track progress against FPD, PEPFAR and Department of Health priority programmes and projects.

Data Systems

M&E Systems Audits

Audit existing monitoring and evaluation tools and systems to streamline and synchronise data collection and collation processes.

Data Systems

Strategic Information Tools

Develop and implement strategic information tools that support effective and efficient use of information from facility level through to headquarters.

Data Systems

Government Data Systems

Strengthen and use existing government data management systems to improve service monitoring and streamline data collection, dissemination and use.

Data Quality & Analysis

Data Quality Assessments

Routinely assess the quality of reported data and the collection process, providing tailored feedback to FPD and Department of Health structures.

Data Quality & Analysis

Data Analysis and Reporting

Support the analysis, presentation and use of routinely collected data to inform decision-making, programme planning and health systems management.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Programme Evaluations

Implement programme evaluations using formal evaluation methods and action research to assess programme effectiveness and results achieved.

Capacity Development

Mentoring and Training

Provide routine mentoring and training to facility and district counterparts to strengthen the accuracy, reliability, completeness and timeliness of reported data.

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Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Better Data. Better Decisions. Stronger Health Systems.

Reliable information is essential for understanding programme performance, identifying gaps and improving health service delivery. TASI supports the use of data as a practical management resource, helping stakeholders move from information collection to informed action.

Collect

Strengthen the collection and management of accurate programme information.

Understand

Analyse and interpret information to identify progress, gaps and opportunities.

Act

Use evidence to guide planning, programme management and service improvement.

Our Approach

Building a Culture of Data Use

Strategic information is not only about collecting data. It is about ensuring that information is complete, accurate, timely and useful to the people responsible for managing programmes and delivering health services.

Data Integrity

Promote valid, reliable, accurate, precise, timely and complete information.

Continuous Feedback

Use regular review and feedback to identify data quality challenges and areas for improvement.

Informed Management

Encourage the practical use of programme information in planning and health systems management.

Technical Assistance SI

Strengthening Information. Supporting Better Health Outcomes.

Through technical expertise, improved data systems, monitoring and evaluation support, and capacity development, TASI contributes to stronger health information management and evidence-based decision-making across programmes and health systems.