Data Capturer at TB HIV Care

Minimum Requirements    

•  Grade 12 / matric
•  Certificate in TIER.Net and information management
•  Computer skills (certificate), including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint and database software
•  3 years working experience as Data Capturer
•  Training in the HIV AIDS and STI programme
•  Knowledge of TB and HIV/AIDS
•  Experience in capturing data, maintaining and/or updating databases
•  Data analysis which includes the whole data management process
•  Proficiency in English and IsiZulu languages
•  Valid code 08 driver’s licence
•  Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

•  Capture incoming data on clients rendered service from the mobile team and outreach team
•  Follow up with staff to make sure data capture forms or accurately filled in, completed and turned in on time
•  Store, maintain captured data and do regular backups
•  Check data for completeness, consistency and data verification
•  File hard and electronic copies of data submitted
•  Validate data and submit reports when required
•  Work with M&E team to develop training for specific M&E needs
•  Plan and prepare training tools & logistics and implement training
•  Maintain a record of clients referred to facilities from mobile HCT
•  Ensure successful referral of at least 60% of referrals provided to other social and health services
•  Obtain regular feedback from the teams whenever there is a successful referral
•  Keep an update on excel spreadsheet of all referred clients and give feedback to the relevant staff
•  Any other duties as assigned by the M&E Coordinator, Site Manager and/or Key Populations Program Manager
•  Provide HAST Counsellor health support when HAST Counsellor is not available and support development and running of support groups
•  Manage all aspects of outreach database
•  Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Skills and Competencies    

•  Good communication skills
•  Excellent organisational, administration and computer skills, including MS Word and Excel
•  A team player and must be able to work in multi-disciplinary teams
•  Ability to liaise at all levels and to work in a multi-disciplinary team
•  Proficient in report writing

 Planning skills

•  Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
•  Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
•  Ability to work non-traditional hours, which may include weekends from time to time