District Data Support Officer

**Additional Information**:

- The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Parktown, Johannesburg, is an internationally recognized health research group with a focus on HIV and tuberculosis_
- HE2RO seeks to build the evidence base to improve the health policies and programs in South Africa and the region_
- HE2RO collaborates on policy-relevant research with Boston University, the Clinical HIV Research Unit, and other national and international organizations_

**Location**:

- **This position is to be based in Kokstad in KwaZulu Natal but working in Alfred Nzo District in the Eastern Cape**:

- **Daily travel throughout Alfred Nzo district will be required as well as occasional travel to the head office in Parktown, Johannesburg, and other AMBIT districts**:

- **Overtime/weekend hours and overnight trips will be required as well as working in rural areas and/or under-resourced facilities**:

- **_This is a fixed-term position from 1 January - 30 June 2024_**

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Conduct study recruitment and informed consent process in accordance with protocol and ethical requirements
- Complete electronic survey forms on laptops/mobile tablets and securely transfer data to the appropriate server
- Conduct interviews with eligible participants including health care providers and recipients of health care at participating sites throughout the study district in Eastern Cape
- Conduct patient record review and data collection from paper files and electronic data sources
- Ensure that study protocols are followed and that study data are captured timeously and accurately on site from various data sources including patient files, electronic medical records, registers, questionnaires, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, etc., and secure transfer of data to head office
- Coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders to provide feedback and troubleshoot data collection
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all data collected at all project sites through consistent implementation of data standard operating procedures
- Ensure neat and accurate filing and tracking of data forms

**Requirements**:

- **At least 1 year’s Research work experience enrolling and interviewing research participants in a medical environment**:

- **A Matric Certificate is required, and a Diploma and/or Degree are desirable**:

- **Fluent in English and isiXhosa**:

- **Strong verbal and written English communication skills**:

- **Strong working knowledge of health facilities and data systems**:

- **Excellent computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Tier.net, and DHIS, is desirable as well as experience with SurveyCTO or mobile data collection systems**:

- **Ability to work effectively as a team player with a diverse group of people and senior staff including researchers and senior researchers**:

- **Ability to work within the setting of busy clinics in a friendly and non-disruptive manner**:

- **Interest in Social Science, Public Health, and/or Medical Research**:

- **Willingness to participate in training as needed for the position (eg. SOP training, interviewer training)**:

- **Good Clinical Practice and ethics training and a valid Certificate would be desirable**:

- **Excellent organizational skills, high level of attention to detail, and ability to take initiative**:

- **Ability to travel, including overnight trips**:

- **_Code 8 Drivers License and willingness to drive_**

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

**Please note**:

- **AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.**:

- **AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.