Data Capturer at TB HIV Care

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide 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, inmates in correctional centres and people who use drugs. THC 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.

Purpose of the position:

• The Data Capturer supports the M&E specialist in capturing and consolidating facility and partner data. The District Data Capturer is responsible for consolidating weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Trained on TIER.Net software and/or previous experience with TIER.Net data capturing and reporting
• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Minimum of two years’ experience in working with DoH data/M&E systems (from patient-record level to DHIS level)
• Experience in data collection and capturing
• Experience with data capturing or collection within the public health sector will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with the public health sector and District Health System will be advantageous.
• MS Office
• Able to communicate in English and isiXhosa is an advantage
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all weekly, monthly and quarterly data is received, captured and consolidated
• Update databases with weekly, monthly and quarterly data
• Format and structure data according to requirements
• Keep and maintain a register of who is responsible for data submission at each facility
• Notify the M&E specialist and other relevant staff if data is not submitted on time and keep record of all data submissions
• Interact with colleagues and project management to ensure fulfilment of project objectives
• Interact with Department of Health and THC staff to capture relevant subject-related information
• Filing and administrative duties as required

Skills and Competencies

• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player