Wits Health Consortium: Data Capturers
Main Purpose of the Job: To capture data accurately and timeously into a computerized database for the 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; follow up or report on missing data or errors.
- Capture confidential patient information.
- Compare data entered with source documents and make necessary corrections to the 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 demonstrate 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, along 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.
Required Documents:
- A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for.
- ID/Passport, Qualifications, CV, and Vaccination card.
How to Apply:
Please send an email to: vacancy34@wrhi.ac.za. The subject heading of the email must read “RM011 – 2025 – Data Capturer“.