DATA CAPTURERS (X3)
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company: HST Careers
Division: HSS
Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
District: Zululand District Municipality
JOB SPECIFICATION INFORMATION
Title: DATA CAPTURERS (x3)
Description
Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint three Data Capturers in Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal, to support the District Department of Health in providing direct COVID-19 vaccine services as part of the Accelerating Development Against Pandemic Threats (ADAPT) Project in the district. These are fixed term contract positions, renewable based on continuation of funding. Sub-district location: Ulundi and Nongoma (1); Pongola (1); Abaqulusi (1)
Key Responsibilities
• Capture and accurately enter all relevant data from each facility into the database provided • Ensure a high standard of data quality through accurate and timeous data validation and quality assurance • Apply a data-quality audit toolkit, ensuring accurate Electronic Data Validation System (EVDS) data entry • Ensure that all ethical requirements are fulfilled • Export and e-mail data on a daily basis • Conduct daily back-ups of data • Print facility data reports • Interact with colleagues and project management to ensure fulfilment of project objectives • Interact with Department of Health and HST staff to capture relevant subject-related information • Photocopy and scan relevant study data • Undertake filing and administrative duties as required • Provide on-site mentoring to facility staff where gaps are identified.
Key Attributes
• Fast and accurate data-capturing and entry skills • Computer experience in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook applications • Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Ability to liaise with people at all levels, internally and externally • Good facilitation and communication skills • Ability to speak, read and write in English • Sensitivity to cultural differences as well as political, confidential and ethical issues pertaining to patient information.
Education Required
Matric
Qualification Required
• A Matriculation exemption is a minimum requirement; a tertiary qualification would be advantageous.
Experience Required
• Experience in data collection and capturing; related experience within the public health sector would be advantageous. • Familiarity with the public health sector and District Health System would be advantageous. • A valid driver’s licence is essential.
Remuneration
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s job grading system will be offered.
Other Job Details
• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • Personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Preference will be given to applicants residing in KwaZulu-Natal, Zululand district within the stated sub-districts. • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 26 October 2022, at 16h30. Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.