foundation.co.za Data Capturers : Professional Development

Company Name : Foundation for Professional Development
Job Title : Data Capturers
Department : IHSS
Reporting to : Medical Mentor
Location : Nkangala District
Closing Date : 08 May 2017 at 16:00

Website : https://www.foundation.co.za/
Notification : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/7891-DataCapturers.pdf

Data Capturers

Main Purpose of the Job :
** To capture data from patient files, data charts into DoH Health Information Systems of the supported facility, e.g. Tier, DHIS, Etr.net, ensure data reliability, take part in data mop-up, back capturing, verification and timeous report submission.

Related : Foundation for Professional Development Nurse Mentor QI/UTT : www.southafricain.com/2452.html

Scope of Work :
** Provide data support at facility level by adhering to DoH data collection tools and back-up SOPs, ensuring that Tier & TB data capturing is up to date and DHIS reporting system is in place, escalate to DQM and/or facility manager if required

** Capture data on specified Health Information systems, verify data for accuracy and consistency, capture raw data from patient files, data charts into all data bases including data from campaigns

** Generate Health Status reports as per facility and within correct time frames, weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc as required

** Maintain registry system for HIM (receiving and feedback reports)
** Ensure proper filing of all monthly data reports (physical and electronic)
** Run absolute validation checks and validation queries

** Maintain computer based information systems to ensure availability, integrity and security of data in compliance with Public Service Regulations
** Import and export facility and sub-district data sets within the set due dates
** Identify barriers to compliance with data collection systems and escalate to DQM and/or medical mentor
** Assist with Health Information Training workshops

** Support DQMs with the monitoring of data elements of the Site Improvement Management System (SIMS) per facility
** Support the DQMs in ensuring that current run charts and other data level printouts are available and displayed at facility level to monitor progress

** Assist with the implementation of patient/TASI satisfaction questionnaires if required at least once a year
** Implement best practices and lessons learned and/or strategy re-directions as per team lead/DQM instructions

** Provide inputs in the analysis and comparison of FPD weekly/monthly district/team TB/HIV/MCH 909090/COP programme indicators, M&E and quarterly performance reviews
** Provide support, feedback and inputs in any FPD related data collection and research activities as required
** Carry out any other task that is reasonable as directed by the Team lead/supervisor

Essential Education :
** Grade 12
** Training in Tier and DHIS, Etr.net
** Proficiency in MS office, Lotus Notes and/or MS Outlook, excellence in MS Xcel manipulations

Advantageous Qualifications :
** Certificate in TB/HIV management
** Knowledge of and experience in all aspects of the 3-Tiered ART monitoring system, Clinical stationery in DoH use

Minimum working experience required :
** Minimum of 6 months working with public, private and /or civil society
** Experience and exposure to DHIS, Tier, Etr.net & PEPFAR funded environment
** Health Sector

Any other Additional Requirements :
** Valid code B driver’s license (manual and automatic) (Optional)
** Willingness to travel

Competencies :
Generic: Technical
** Data capturing and validation
** Attention to detail
** Teamwork
** Systematic
** Able to work independently
** Organisation skills
** Problem solving skills
** Communication both written and verbal
** Participation in Research
** Implementation of best practices
** Relationship management, e.g. with facility staff, team members
** Time management, multi-tasking
** Proficiency in reading, speaking, writing English. Report writing and business writing level proficiency to formalise data gaps or efficiencies is essential
** Any other local language/s

Note :
** Interested candidates should forward a motivational letter and CV to recruitment AT foundation.co.za or fax to 081 680 0736.
** For enquiries please contact Mr Tshililo Pharamela/ Ms Tammy Bates on 012-816- 9000.
** Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
** If you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.