Anova Health Institute NPC

Position: Data Capturer

Location: Polokwane, Limpopo

Job Type: Contract

Closing Date: 28 May 2024

Job Details

Division
Head Office

Business Unit
Parktown

Minimum experience
Not Applicable

Company primary industry
Information Technology and Services

Job functional area
Other

Contract term
10

EE Status
Only open to EE candidates

Job Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and provide support to those who needs it most.

We are looking to appoint a Data Capturer at the Health4Men (MSM Project) at Gert Sibande to provide support in carrying out data-related admin work, capture patient’s files, generate defaulter reports and compile monthly statistics.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Data Capturing

• Capture data (on a daily basis) of information acquired from all registers.
• Ensure that the information provided is credible and that there are no duplications.
• Ensure confidentially of patient files and information.
• Capture data completely, accurately and as prescribed.
• Provide updates and training on data capturing systems.  
• Accurately enter M&E data in the provided systems such Tier.net or any systems provided either by Anova or stakeholder.
• Participate in on-going data management training.
• Maintain confidentiality of data handled.

Data Quality Assurance

• Assist the M & E Officer with quality management procedures.
• Assist in data quality assurance activities.
• Report problems relating to data collection to line manager as and when they occur.
• Monitor the type of data collected and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in testing data capturing systems.

Data storing and Backup

• Secure and maintain safety of all electronic and manual data.
• Ensure that data captured is saved or stored in the prescribed manner and run back up on a regular basis.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Represent the interests of Anova at all times.
• Provide reports to M & E Officer and Provincial Coordinator or anyone directed to by your line manager as and when required.
• Participate in audit verification as and when required. 

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Grade 12.
• Tertiary qualification and previous experience in primary health care in RSA will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ experience in data capturing and administration.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fast and accurate data capturing skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Able to maintain confidential information.
• Flexible and willing to work weekends when required.
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• Able to communicate in English and other local/region official language.
• Computer literate.
• Ethical behaviour
• Willing to travel as and when required.

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. 

Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.

Apply Here: Data Capturer