Applications Open for the Wits Health Consortium Data Capturers Posts

Applications Open for the Wits Health Consortium Data Capturers Posts. Reference No: KR 01 – 2025. Location: Makhado, Vhembe District, Limpopo.

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To capture patient and research study data accurately and timeously into electronic and manual database.

Responsibilities:

• Receive participant files from Clinicians for data capturing. Identify missing data, inconsistencies and errors and follow-up or report on missing data or errors.
• Capture confidential research information.
• Compare data entered with source documents and make necessary corrections to information entered. Identify and consolidate duplicate patient files both electronic and manual.
• Update patient demographics.
• Capture patient blood results on receipt from Lab. Identify data errors and make corrections to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• File participant documents according to protocol.
• Maintain and update participant files.
• Maintain an effective and efficient filing system.
• Distribute daily/weekly/monthly data and reports to relevant team members.
• Participate actively in the generation of required Donor reports.
• Provide administrative support i.e. copying, faxing, filing, archiving etc. Participate in monthly M&E team meetings and other trainings as required.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to fee

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with basic computer and typing skills are essential.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages.
• Thorough with good attention to detail.
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.
• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion must be maintained at all times.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in data capturing or administration

How to Apply

Required Documents:

• A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for.
• A detailed CV

To Apply, please send an email to: [email protected]. The subject heading of the email must read “KR 01-2025: Data Capturer – Key Populations Programme (FSW)”

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th of January 2025