Data Clerk at Think South Africa

THINK is looking for a qualified Data Clerk to support the implementation of the THINK ADAPT project in eThekwini

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
• Be passionate about making the difference and add value to THINK
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Grade 12 - Matric Certificate
• An appropriate qualification in health science or certificate in M&E would be an advantage
• 1-3 years’ experience as a M&E Data Clerk (monitor) or capture
• Clear criminal record
• Previous work experience in a similar environment.