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AQUITY Innovations NPC: Driver/Data Clerk x3
Job Ref Aqu_ORT_414
Job Title Driver/Data Clerk (GeneXpert Van) -OR Tambo District
Vacancy Expiry Date 27-09-2023
Position Start Date
Country South Africa
Province
Annual Income (Cost To Company) Market Related
Job Type
Overview of role
AQUITY Innovations NPC has been appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the GLOBAL FUND TB Sub-Recipients (SRs) in South Africa. The project activities are implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni district) and Eastern Cape provinces. (OR Tambo,Buffalo City Metro and Amathole District) whilst the head office positions are based in Pretoria.
As such we seek to employ the following: Driver/Data Clerk (GeneXpert van) *1 to be based in Eastern Cape – OR Tambo District
Remuneration: R274,400.00 Per Annum
Contract End Date: 31 March 2025
Responsibilities
Description:
The driver/data capturer will drive Mobile Laboratory Vehicle to designated testing areas and deliver specimens to the closed NHLS testing laboratory. To transport Mobile Laboratory Staff to and from the designated collection point. Provide administrative support in the mobile laboratory. Administers the receiving, capturing and printing of specimen onto the lab information system and print results. To ensure correct information is obtained and recorded and to facilitate the speedy processing of data in terms of service.
Key Job Responsibilities
Drive Mobile Lab Vehicle
Ensure that specimen count matches way bill.
Collect Mobile Vehicle consumable from the NHLS.
Follow daily collection schedule and adhere to schedule in order not to compromise lab work.
Fuelling the vehicles
Maintain a logbook for distance travelled and Fuel consumption.
Keep vehicles clean and carry out necessary safety checks.
Operate the vehicle with care and consideration for other road users.
Preparing accident and incident reports as necessary
Obey traffic rules at all times.
Providing routine administrative support
Receives surveillance related data and specimens and manages their flow and processing according to standard operating procedures.
Timely capture all data according to set targets and ensure high quality and accuracy of data.
Identify and report technical errors with data captured to supervisors in order to correct errors.
Verify accuracy and completeness of data and generates queries for missing data and data discrepancies.
Administer the distribution of data queries to sites to ensure the correct and prioritised channelling of data queries to various sites.
Keep all data forms and logbooks for audit purposes as required by the standard operating procedures.
Ensure data completeness and accuracy on all forms.
Appropriately file all data forms as per set SOPs
Create a log of all case notification forms captured.
Create a log of all forms requiring data corrections and keep the log updated to show which errors have been rectified.
Daily data checks on the relevant systems to ensure data accuracy and consistency and correct matching of patient data from various sources (Clinical, lab, other)
Daily merging of cases reported that require manual case linking.
Qualification
Grade 12
Computer certificate
IATA certification would be advantageous.
Experience
Key Competency Requirements
Knowledge of health environment
Code 10 drivers’ license and PDP.
2 years’ experience working as a driver.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of information
Basic Computer
Communication skills
Team Oriented
Attention to detail.
Ability to cross check for consistency.
Time management
Planning and organising
Basic Numeric skills.
Personal characteristics
No emailed submissions will be accepted.
Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in South Africa for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you require more information or require clarity on the above mentioned position, please contact the HR Department on 012 010 3300