Data Capture - Durban, South Africa - The Aurum Institute

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Work Description

The Data Capture is responsible to support the capturing, verification and reporting of data at supported health facilities and community level, with a specific focus on TB data.

Ensure that all data is up to date and that any linkage referrals are identified and reported to facility staff responsible for tracking and tracing of patients.


Responsibilities

  • Attached to capture, record and report on all data collected from TB screening in communities and facilities
  • Generates daily, weekly and monthly reporting of data for reporting
  • Collect and verify data monthly and quarterly to ensure data quality and conduct data cleanup as required.
  • Provide system generated data and compile reports on successes and challenges to the facility, subdistrict/district monthly and quarterly
  • Filing and administrative duties and perform any adhoc duties as required
  • Set up and prepare for daily activities.
  • Prepare the vehicle for community outreach and maintain an accurate vehicle log

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Decision making ability
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
  • Customer focus
  • Results driven
  • Good conflict resolution skills

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Grade 1
  • Two (2) years' experience in data capturing and reporting
  • Two years as a driver
  • Experience in recording and reporting of TB and HIV data
  • Knowledge of capturing data in any health M&E systems and/or DHIS) will be advantageous
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Packages
  • Effective data management skills
  • Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Valid South African code 10 driver's license plus PDP
  • Ensure compliance with all local driving laws and regulations.
  • Willing to travel and work after hours

Requirements:


  • Valid code A Driver's license
  • Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
  • Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
  • Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
  • Practical experience with Road Legislation
  • SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
  • Willing to work overtime

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