Data Capturer (Research Assistant 12 Months Contract - Wits NICD)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

• To timeously and accurately capture data onto the database, and follow up with stakeholders as required to ensure completeness of data

Location:

• NICD – Sandringham, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Rapidly identify surveillance cases by:
  • Close liaison with the clinical laboratory
  • Daily review of all laboratory records
  • Using other methods that have been put in place for that site
• Actively participate in and contribute to surveillance-related activities, e.g. special research studies nested within the surveillance programme, programme evaluations, etc.
• Compilation of statistics and reports as dictated by the project activities or as required by line manager
• Work effectively with existing DoH system in the district/region to achieve the objectives within the project/program
• Liaise with any other stakeholders as necessary and directed by supervisors to ensure timely and accurate collation of data
• Check, capture and update patient information onto relevant database systems to ensure matching of the analytical results and demographics
• Identify and report technical errors with data captured to supervisors in order to correct errors
• File the capture data for safe record keeping purposes

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12/Matric

Required minimum work experience:

• A minimum of 1 year data capture experience in a multi-stakeholder environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Computer Literate
• Be able to maintain confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times
• Must be assertive, confident and adaptable
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to pay attention to detail

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 07 October 2024.
• 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:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• 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.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.