Organization: IRD SA NPC
Job Title: Data Officer: x 3
Location: Free State: Mangaung, Fezile Dabi, Xariep Sub-districts
Employment type: Fixed term contract for 6 months
Reporting to: Data Manager
Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRD SA NPC) is a South African Section 21 not-for-profit entity and an affiliate of Interactive Research and Development Global (IRD Global), and has fully operational offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria (Gauteng),Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) and Western Cape-Cape Winelands Sub-district.
Position Summary
To support Data Capturers to maintain the TB, DR-TB and TB/HIV databases by verifying that all new and updated patients’ information are entered and to implement data quality practices at health facility or health district or organisations headquarters. To support and ensure data verification and validation of reported data (EDRWeb/webDHIS) and source documents (TB data collection tools) are conducted at facility level.
Key Accountabilities (included but not limited to)
In your role as a Data Officer you will be accountable for:
Roving to health facilities to perform accurate data capturing from paper-based tools onto EDRWeb/TIER.Net and ensure that all information to date has been captured
Ensure that all data captured and entered has been verified for quality and consistence
Routinely review collected data and perform DQA checks for the six data quality dimensions (i.e. validity, reliability, integrity, precision, and timeliness).
Identify/resolve data discrepancies by monitoring data (review line listings, perform manual checks and ensure updates are reflected on the database)
Data reconciliation across multiple databases
Ensure capacity building and implementation of DHMIS policy, DHMIS Facility SOP and TB/HIV Data Management SOPs
Conduct data validation and verification using various online and offline platforms
Generate data and reports for submission to the relevant manager within the set time frames
Use and implement the DHMIS policy, DHMIS Facility SOP and TB/HIV Data Management SOP at facility level
Maintaining high standards of data security and keeping information confidential according to confidentiality agreement
Complete weekly and monthly reporting templates accurately and ensure timely submission thereof
Qualifications
Essential:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Relevant Diploma / Degree – in monitoring and evaluation or related field
At least 2 years data capturing and data monitoring experience (PHCIS/webDHIS, Tier.Net and EDRWeb).
Valid driver’s license which must be older than 2yrs from date of issue and own motor vehicle would be an advantage.
Willingness and availability to travel and, on occasion, to work long and/or irregular hours
Skills:
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, often under deadline pressure
Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
Must be pro-active, self-motivated, energetic, flexible, adaptive and innovative
Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in:
Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Power Point and Outlook/e-mail along with strong internet-based skills including methods of online communication (Skype, Social Media Platform, etc.)
Basic analysis in TIER.net TB component/ EDRWeb
Excellent attention to detail
Working conditions:
Willingness and availability to travel within district
On occasion, to work long and/or irregular /or after hours/ holidays and weekends if the needed to reach objective and deadlines
Interested candidates are welcome to apply, please provide two (2) current, relevant employment references. Submit a brief CV and supporting documents, indicating the job title in your cover letter and subject line on email to Lee-Anne Ogle: Human Resources Dept. @ fax +27 (0) 865722820 or e-mail [email protected]
Closing date for applications: Friday, 25th March 2022 at 12:00 noon
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful
IRD SA is an equal opportunity employer