Data Coordinator (Contract) Wits RHI

Main purpose of the job:

• To manage the inventory of source documents by tracking data entry, ensuring date entry deadlines are met, and assuring quality data is maintained

Location:

• Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site – 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow (3rd to 5th Floor) - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Identifying Data entry records using source documents and registers
• Compile weekly data collection together with data capturer
• Monitoring of all registers/where indicated before capturing
• Keep a tracking log of identified errors
• Identify error resolution with Data Capturer before data entry
• Ensure correction of quality checked data
• Training and instructing new counselors on data entry forms
• Instructing counselors on data collection and reporting
• Assisting counselors and/or data capturers with data entry questions and error resolution prior to data reporting
• Administration of source documents (SD) e.g. compiling
• Capturing, maintaining, and updating source documents together with the data capturer
• Setting up of data compilation tools e.g. checklists
• Assisting in the sourcing of HIV/TB registers and stationery for data entry within the hospital
• Work together with QI teams to identify and ensure QIPs are acceptable to stakeholders
• Write up and verify data for QIPs as needed by the program advisor/manager
• Identifying errors and inconsistencies
• Assisting manager with the resolution of errors and inconsistencies
• Assisting manager in the management of project-related reports
• Complete tasks delegated by the data manager
• Training of data capturers or other team members, including counselors, as assigned by the manager
• Data entry for the project when indicated by the supervisor using provided data entry systems in concordance with entry guidelines
• Communicate effectively with the data management team
• Provide Effective and efficient telephonic and e-mail communication
• 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 of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12

Required minimum work experience:

• 2 years of experience as a Data Capturer in a clinical research environment
• Good working knowledge of TB and HIV
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Working knowledge of data entry systems (Access, Tier.net, DHIS)
• GCP trained

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 13 July 2022.
• 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.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its 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.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
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