Wits Health Consortium: Data Capturers

Main purpose of the job: To capture data accurately and timeously into a computerized database for relevant Wits RHI division.

Position Title: Data Capturer – WRHI – Gophelega - Tshwane

Reference No: RM011 - 2025

Responsibilities:

• Receive patient files from Clinicians for data capturing on Tier.Net, Synch and DHIS.
• Identify missing data, inconsistencies and errors and follow-up or report on missing data or errors.
• Capture confidential patient information.
• Compare data entered with source documents and make necessary corrections to information entered.
• Communicate with clinicians and managers to update missing information on Clinical ART Stationery
• Perform data cleaning.
• Perform regular data backup.
• File patient documents according to protocol or SOPs.
• Maintain and update patient files.
• Maintain an effective and efficient filing system.
• Distribute data and reports to relevant team members.
• Provide administrative support i.e., copying, faxing, filing, archiving etc.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Take ownership for driving own career development

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with basic computer and typing skills are essential.
• 1 year experience in data capturing or administration (Tier.Net is a compulsory requirement).

Desirable / Advantageous:

• Experience in Tier. Net, DHIS , Synch systems and Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Thorough with good attention to detail.
• Good administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.
• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion must be maintained at all times.
• Good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Accuracy and ability to meet deadlines
• Communicate effectively with management, clinicians, and other team members as well as with donors’ Data Management team members