Assistant Officer (Data Capturer) – UFS (Qwaqwa Campus)

Location: Qwaqwa, Free State

Job ID: 6063

Job Type: 1-year fixed contract

Salary: R231 699.90 – R 388 426.59

Closing Date: 16 March 2025

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Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The role of the Data Capturer involves the following duties and responsibilities to be fulfilled:

Accurately capture data into specified databases, spreadsheets, and software applications.
Regularly update and maintain records to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
Conduct routine data audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Generate standard and ad-hoc reports to aid in program evaluation and informed decision-making.
Provide administrative support to the Health and Wellness Division as needed.
Assist in coordinating and scheduling meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
Support other administrative tasks as directed by the line manager.
Prepare documents, correspondence, and materials related to data management.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and wellness interventions.
Capture and analyze data, create visual representations (graphs), and compile reports based on captured data.
Write and maintain campus health and HIV office reports.
Generate monthly reports on various indicators, including:
- Number of First Things Activations.
- Number of students tested for HIV.
- Number of students screened for TB.
- Attendance at Peer-to-Peer dialogues and workshops on topics like GBV, Mental Health, HIV, TB, STIs, SRH, Disability, LGBTQI, and substance abuse.
- Distribution of mental health and GBV questionnaires during awareness campaigns and dialogue sessions.
- Capture any additional data as required.
Schedule appointments and coordinate with patients for suitable times.
Record patient information on electronic systems.

Inherent Job Requirements

Applicants will be required to meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this role:

Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
At least one year of experience in data capturing and report writing.

Recommendations

Familiarity with Department of Health programs (e.g., Tier.net).

Key Competencies Required:

Results-Oriented – Ability to set and achieve high standards and challenging goals and demonstrates reliability, responsibility, and commitment to obligations.
Strategic Thinking – Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and pays attention to detail, striving for accuracy and organization.
Business Acumen – Adherence to rules and regulations in the workplace and proficient in using MS Office applications.
Leading – Maintains high levels of motivation, energy, enthusiasm and works cooperatively with others, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.

Building Coalitions

Confident and comfortable in diverse social settings.
Makes decisions through consultation and collaboration, working well under supervision.

How to Apply

Please note// Applications for the Data Capturer position may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website. Applications submitted through any other platform will be not considered.

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