Data Capturer (PPPrev -Secondment to DoH) uThukela at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

The Data Capturer supports the PPPrev programme and DoH with data triangulation by ensuring that outreach data flow and management is established at facility level in accordance with DoH data management policies and procedures. The Data Capturer will support consolidation of facility and partner data and ensure that this data management policy is implemented correctly.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (level 4 qualification or higher)
• Knowledge and 3 years’ experience in using TIER.Net and WebDHIS
• Good communication skills
• Background or interest in HIV and public health
• Needs to be self-motivated to attend all training sessions and required to complete assessments (portfolio work) for accredited training.
• MS Office
• Able to communicate in English and isiZulu is an advantage
• Clear criminal record
• Driver’s licence and ability to drive

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Capturing and consolidating facility data
• Ensures that all weekly, monthly and quarterly data is received, captured and consolidated
• Update databases with weekly, monthly and quarterly data
• Format and structure data according to requirements
• Keep and maintain a register of who is responsible for data submission at each facility
• Notify the M&E coordinator and other relevant staff if data is not submitted on time and keep record of all data submissions
• Interact with colleagues and project management to ensure fulfilment of project objectives
• Interact with Department of Health and THC staff to capture relevant subject-related information
• Filing and administrative duties as required

Skills and Competencies    

• Good communication skills
• Co-ordination skills
• Decision making skills
• Networking
• Problem-solving skills
• Innovation
• Planning and organising