Data Capturer at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main purpose of Data Capturer will be to  provides critical study conduct support through basic clinical reviews, query generation, reconciliation, and reporting. Additional responsibilities include supporting clinical study team members in the completion and filing (paper and electronic) of clinical data, reports and administrative study documentation along with data entry on a daily basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• 1-year research experience in capturing data or data administration
• Computer skills, ability to maintain excel spreadsheets/ and REDCap
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Ability to work under pressure with high volumes of daily processing
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good planning and organising skills
• Ability to set and meet deadlines with high quality
• Work Standards
• Ability to work within a team and independently

Advantageous:

• Valid Good Clinical practice certificate (GCP) from an accredited provider like Crede

Responsibilities:

• Data quality control – perform regular data checks on the REDCap database and generate data queries if necessary
• Proof read of data captured
• Ensure accurate, timeous data entry into databases as per study protocol, SOP and as per Data Manager’s request
• Complete quality control log with all errors that were picked up during data review and circulate them to staff members daily, including sending daily reminders to staff to correct errors according to QC log
• Ensures data forms from source documents for the trail are accurately reflected on the Case Report Forms (CRF) or electronic data system
• Transcribe paper case report forms which may be collected in the event study staff are unable to access the study electronic database (REDCap)
• Conduct basic review, query generation/resolution to support clinical study team activities according to the protocol.
• Identifies problems or potential problems and reports them to the Data Manager
• Ensure hardware and software required to carry out data administrator tasks are maintained and in working order