Data Capturer roles-Health Systems Trust(HST)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 October 2023
Looking for a Data Capturer role in KwaZulu-Natal? Join HST Careers and support the District Department of Health in providing HIV and TB services.
DATA CAPTURER
Company
HST Careers
Division
HSS
Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
District
Uthukela District Municipality
JOB SPECIFICATION INFORMATION
Title
DATA CAPTURER
Description
The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Data Capturer in uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal, to support the District Department of Health (DoH) in providing direct HIV and TB services as part of the South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV and TB (SA SURE PRO) Project in the district. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on continuation of funding.
Key Responsibilities
• Capture and accurately enter all relevant data from each facility into the database provided. • Ensure a high standard of data quality through accurate and timeous data validation and quality assurance. • Apply a data-quality audit toolkit, ensuring accurate TIER.Net data entry. • Ensure that all ethical requirements are fulfilled. • Conduct daily back-ups of data. • Print facility data reports. • Interact with colleagues and project management to ensure fulfilment of project objectives. • Interact with Department of Health and HST staff to capture relevant subject-related information. • Undertake filing and administrative duties as required. • Provide on-site mentoring to facility staff where gaps are identified.
Key Attributes
• Fast and accurate data-capturing and entry skills • Computer experience in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications • Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Ability to liaise with people at all levels, internally and externally • Good facilitation and communication skills • Ability to speak, read and write in English • Sensitivity to cultural differences as well as political, confidential and ethical issues pertaining to patient information.
Education Required
Matric
Qualification Required
• A Matriculation Certificate is a minimum requirement. A tertiary qualification would be advantageous. • Trained on TIER.Net software and/or previous experience with TIER.Net data-capturing.
Experience Required
• Experience in data collection and capturing; related experience within the public health sector is desirable. • Familiarity with the public health sector and District Health System will be advantageous. • A valid driver’s licence is essential.
Remuneration
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s job grading system will be offered.
Other Job Details
• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link.
PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position.
Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.