Data Collector (Auxiliary Nurse) Wits RHI

Main purpose of the job

• This is a data collector position to coordinate data collection, processing, and data management activities in fixed facilities (clinics) and roving mobile units, such as developing standard operating procedures, overseeing data collection, assisting with data capturing, and providing analysis output and data quality control

Location

• Mthatha – Eastern Cape

Key performance areas

• Allocate patient identification numbers (PIDS) for all the clients
• Collect demographics at different entry points for clients interested in PrEP
• Collect headcount weekly from the facility (fixed only) disaggregated by age
• Review data completion by different service providers per file
• Follow-up on missing data done & resolved immediately
• Generate a list of lab results & due dates
• Collect results from the lab & update manual files
• Compile a list of all clients to be linked to external services
• Navigate clients to the pharmacy for the collection of medication & update the file
• Sign off the data and submit to data entry for every client seen
• At the end of each day, capture total clients seen & repeats (collection & examination) on Redcap
• Report any problem to the Data Quality Advisor daily & as per when it’s identified
• 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 of driving your own career development

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12
• Basic computer and typing skills are essential
• Basic Nursing Qualification (Auxiliary Nursing) NQF Level 5

Required minimum work experience

• 6 months experience working within a Clinic or Hospital setting
• Good understanding and interpretation of patients’ records

Professional body registration

• South African Nursing Council

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Certification in good data practice and experience in a community or healthcare facility environment will be an advantage
• Good attention to detail
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Good administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages
• Able to work to deadlines
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