Data Capturer x2 at Wits Health

DATA CAPTURE VACANCY

• Data Capturer x2 at Wits Health

Job title: Data Capturer
Type: Permanent ☒ Fixed Term ☐ Temporary ☐
Main purpose of the job: To accurately enter Survey / Study data and maintain documentation as per the
standard operating procedures.
Location: PHRU, Omnipark Block 1, Aeroton, Johannesburg South.
Closing date: 18 January 2024
Submit detailed CV to: Dimpho Modise at vacancies12@witshealth.co.za
Advert reference number: DM – 002 – Data Capturer

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Key performance areas
Accurate entry of Survey / Study data in a timely manner
Ensuring all queries are resolved in a timely manner.
Maintain documentation as per standard operating procedures
Participate in on-going Data management training
Maintain safe and secure storage of all electronic data and case report forms
Maintain client confidentiality
Ensure that GCP guidelines are followed
Ensure the security and confidentiality of this sensitive data
Prepare files for participant visits in accordance with protocol visit requirements and site procedures

Required minimum education and training
Matric
Certification or qualification in a data related field
Computer literacy using MS Excel and MS Access

Required minimum work experience
At least 1 years’ experience in data capturing
At least 1 years’ experience working in clinical trials
The ability to work in a complex and demanding environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise with Medidata RAVE and or Redcap
Must possess strong organizational skills
Must be detail orientated
Must be able to work as a member of a team
It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to intentional research and GCP practices.

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to vacancies12@witshealth.co.za. The subject heading of the email must read DM – 002 – Data Capture and the job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:

• A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
• A detailed CV

OTHER VACANCY
Job title: Data Capturer
Type: Permanent ☒ Fixed Term ☐ Temporary ☐

Main purpose of the job:
To capture patient information accurately and timeously into a computerized database
according to good clinical practice.

Location:
32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

Closing date: 23 January 2024

Submit detailed CV to: sntuli@witshealth.co.za
Advert reference number: Data Capturer – 01

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Key performance areas
Data Capturing -:

Capture new patient data within 3 working days.

Identify missing data, inconsistencies and errors and follow up or report on missing data or errors.

Resolve data queries raised with relevant stakeholders within 3 days.

Upload images of special investigations to study online portals within 3 working days.
Quality Assurance -:

Perform daily data cleaning and quality control checks.

Record quality assured information on Quality Control File Register.

Check the accuracy of manually captured data.

Check and compare patient history and data (i.e., height, weight, and medication history etc.).

Resolve discrepancies and queries with relevant parties.

Print relevant documentation and file it in patient files.
Data Administration -:

Ensure that all documentation is filed timeously and systematically.

Maintain and update patient files.

Perform GCP based quality checks on patient files.

Complete and sign in a QC register for files reviewed.

Required minimum education and training.
Grade 12 with advanced computer and typing skills are essential.
Certificate in Business Administration or Data Capturing.
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Required minimum work experience.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in data capturing or administration.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities.

Light lifting might be required from time to time.

Working experience in a health care environment

Good communication skills both written and verbal.

Good administrative skills together with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages.

Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.

Must be thorough with good attention to detail.

Able to work to deadlines.

Self – motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Able to work in a pressurised environment.

Confidentiality, tact, and discretion must be maintained at all times.

Communicate effectively with all Unit staff.

Maintain effective working relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff.

Overtime and travelling may be required from time to time.

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to sntuli@witshealth.co.za. The subject heading of the email must read Data Capturer – 01. Please include the following documentation:

A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for.

A detailed CV

The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.