Data Capturer (1 Year Contract) – DST/NRF Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research

Main purpose of the job:

• To record and capture all clinical data from source documents into an electronic database and/or Excel

Location:

• National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) – Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Calculate, record, and capture all clinical and laboratory data into an electronic database -:

• Capture all output from laboratory experiments
• All queries on data anomalies must be queried weekly; followed up with the relevant team member and update all spreadsheets
• Create systems to monitor data management
• Follow up on missing data with all relevant personnel on and off-site
• Capture cleaned data onto RedCap

Generate a physical file for each patient -:

• Print hard copy data and file all results in the appropriate files according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• All documents to be accounted for and the timelines for receiving outstanding documents should be noted
• Maintain client confidentiality

Collaborate closely with scientists and project managers and report any anomalies -:

• Liaise with project manager and clinical sites data capturers to ensure that all specimens have appropriate supporting data and ensure the missing data is captured timeously
• Provide weekly reports on data collected to the project manager

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12
• Diploma in any Science or Computer Science discipline

Required minimum work experience:

• One (1) year of previous work in a clinical trial environment

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• GCP training would be advantageous
• Excellent computer skills
• Previous experience with databases such as Redcap and statistical programs such as R would be an advantage
• Effective time management and reporting skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be pro-active

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• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 04 May 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
• PLEASE NOTE: Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

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