Data Clerk at Think South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Ensuring that health information systems (HIS) e.g., TIER.Net and EDR Web data completeness, consistency, accuracy and timeliness of reported data are maintained 
• Provide additional back capturing data support to ensure no data backlogs 
• Provide additional support with filing of TB patients’ clinical stationery  
• Work with clinical teams within healthcare facilities to ensure quality TB data reporting 
• Conduct routine data quality assessments (RDQA’s) on TB data across supported facilities 
• Assist with the data input process to ensure data quality criteria are adhered  
• Review of routine HIS data with THINK clinical mentors to identify areas of data reporting challenges  
• Maintain a weekly portfolio of evidence (POE) of all HIS generated reports 
• Report to the data quality mentors (DQMs) regarding data quality challenges 
• Work closely with healthcare facility staff including DoH data capture to resolve data queries  
• Continued internal stakeholder engagements with M&E district supporting staff (DQM, M&E district coordinator) 
• Capacity building through attending HIS system trainings 
• Comply with all THINK rules and regulations and policies and procedures 
• Perform other duties as required.  
• Contribute to the betterment of THINK 
• Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes 
• Perform other related duties as required for effective implementation of the USAID Project 

Requirements: 

• Grade 12 - Matric Certificate 
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a similar field  
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate in English, isiZulu and/or another South African language 
• Computer literacy and competence in Microsoft software (MS Word, Excel) 
• Understanding of the importance of the universal test and treat (UTT) policy, notably linkage to care and retention of clients in care 
• Work experience in HIV and TB programme implementation 
• Good understanding of the South African public health national and provincial policies 
• Solid experience in and knowledge of partnering with multiple stakeholders 
• Extensive experience with client tracking (via telephone and in person through home visits) 
• Previous work experience in NGOs or funded programmes will be an advantage. 
• Knowledge of HIV strategies, and TB management. 
• Clean Criminal Record 
• A good understanding of referral systems and pathways as well as linkage and retention in care strategies 
• Clear criminal record