Recency Testing Data Capturer at TB HIV Care

Job Advert Summary    

• TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation.
• TB HIV Care provides health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. TB HIV Care provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care. (This is a contract position renewable based on funding)

Purpose of the position

• The purpose of the position is to capture incoming data on clients rendered services from outreach teams. The Data Capturer will store and maintain captured data and do regular backups. The Data Capturer will also follow up with HAST Counsellors to make sure consent forms are accurately filled in, completed and turned in on time. The Data Capturer will file hard and electronic copies of data submitted

Minimum Requirements    

•  Matric / grade 12
•  2 years’ experience with TIER.Net software, capturing and reporting
•  Experience with reporting on TB, HIV, PEPFAR indicators and/or DOH statistics
•  Computer literacy (Intermediate level in MS Office package)
•  Fluency in English and other South African languages
•  Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

•  Captures data daily
•  Handles all data related communication
•  Maintains excellent records of HIV testing services (HTS data), electronically on TIER.net
•  Maintains a filing system on all important data documentation
•  Attends all relevant data meetings
•  Support outreach team on data collection and trainings.
•  Maintains excellent communication with HAST Counsellors and reports all screening conducted by HAST Counsellors
•  Ensures that all TB and HIV information (cascades) is collated and verified from the clinical records and captured on TIER.net
•  Provides accurate and timeous monthly reports to M&E Coordinator/Data Monitor
•  Ensures that all HIV consent forms are validated according to data validation standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocol
•  Ensures that the use of ART M&E SOP is maintained at all times when capturing data on TIER.net
•  Liaises with HAST Counsellors, Professional Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Data Monitor to rectify validation errors and data discrepancies

Skills and Competencies    

•  Communication skills (written & verbal)
•  Good attention to detail and accuracy
•  Organisational and planning skills
•  Demonstrates a strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
•  High level of numeracy with excellent attention to detail
•  Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
•  A team player and must be able to work in multi-disciplinary teams
•  Good problem-solving ability
•  Very good reasoning ability