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
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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