Data Capturer - Chris Hani at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

To capture incoming clinical data on clients rendered service from the facilities, mobile and outreach teams; Maintain electronic database for data submitted; Check data correctness, completeness, consistency and data verification by liaising with relevant staff, conduct quality control of the study forms.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / matric 
• 2-years experience of data capturing, reporting and maintaining database
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Good Clinical Practice
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality specifically as it relates to human subject’s research
• Familiarity with the public health sector and Tier.Net
• Proficiency in English and isiXhosa/any local language
• Clear criminal record
• Available Immediately

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Capture quantitative and qualitative data into database and spreadsheets. 
• Capture data collected in context of clinical service delivery into a specific database on daily basis and ensure safe keeping of client files and confidentiality (refer to POPI ACT). 
• Assist with all data back-filling needs for study and program
• Perform data quality checks and follow up with any discrepancies as appropriate
• Refer to data quality principles (i.e. accurateness, completeness, timeliness, reliability & integrity of data) to conduct daily duties at all times.
• Conduct quality control (QC) of study forms (i.e. verifications, calculate error rates)
• Respond to queries relating to data as needed for the study and programme
• Prepare/update forms and materials for study data collection
• Conduct data mop up in all databases and populate reports. Accurately file study paper forms and store in a lockable cabinet in a designated office at the site.
• Perform regular backups of database at centralized servers
• Make sure databases are encrypted, password protected and accessible only by appropriate study staff and site manager
• Responsible for ensuring that a reliable paper trail exists for all data
• Ensure that access to hard copies of data is seamless.
• Ensure all the study samples are labelled accurately and shipped to the NHLS/NICD
• Ensure data capture tools are accurately completed
• Verify data from paper forms with data captured in an electronic database
• Verify monthly totals by counting paper reporting tools

Skills and Competencies    

• Communication skills – verbal and written 
• Analytical 
• Problem solving skills 
• Database management 
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork 
• Planning and organizing 
• Initiative