Driver /Data Capturer

POSITION:                             Driver /Data Capturer

DISTRICT                               UGU District

SUPERVISOR:                       Assistant Program Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:          Fixed Term Contract 

CONTRACT DURATION:      (Till 31 March 2025)

Isibani Development Partners is a South African-registered NGO, launched in 2011 to become a leading local technical assistance provider, systems strengthening and grants manager for health and social service in Southern Africa. Isibani is appointed by the National Department of Health to serve as one of the Sub-Recipients (SRs) for the GLOBAL FUND TB/HIV Program in Ekurhuleni district (Gauteng Province), King Cetshwayo and UGU health districts (Kwa-Zulu Natal Province), from 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. Isibani seeks to appoint an Driver/ Data Capturer to be based at UGU district.

Job Overview:

The Driver /Data Capturer responsibility is to drive the mobile DXCR Van and to maintain capturing of patients’ information, collate information and prepare reports for submission and presentation to the organization, and National Dept of Health. Supporting Mobile Digital Chest X-Ray (DCXR) Van and Community Outreach Data activities and reports to the Community Engagement and Linkage Manager.  

Key Responsibilities Include:

Driver 

• Inspect the vehicle for defects before, during and after Mobile DCXR Van outreach and report faults to the relevant officer.

• Drive the Mobile DCXR Van to identified hotspot as per request of the TSO, ENAs, ENs, Sub-district and District.

• Ensuring compliance with all Isibani Development Partners and local driving laws and regulations. 

• Maintenance Vehicle including regular check-ups, cleanings, and fueling.

• Maintaining an accurate vehicle log.

• Working with the office to manage daily vehicle and trip scheduling as needed.

• Maintaining accurate records and paperwork on all vehicle-related purchases and maintenance.

• Providing safe transportation to and from identified Hotspot outreach for the programme.

Data Capture

• Document all patient’s records coming for DCXR before receiving the services. 

• Advise clients on the processes to follow for DCXR.

• Capture client’s information prior to DCXR examination.

• Communicate with EN regarding patients results and do follow up.

• Administer transportation logistics, stationery, and medical supplies for the DCXR services.

• Link all clients to ENAs with signs and symptoms for testing (Sputum Collection) and diagnosis. 

• Link all the clients to ENAs who received TB suggestive at the Mobile DCXR Van to ensure linkage to care to facilities in the area where DCXR services is being provided. 

• ENAs to ensure that all the clients linked to care are submitted to TB Focal Point/Room/Data Capture to register and capture in Tier.net. 

• Ensure accurate daily data capturing and consolidation for all reached Hotspots. 

• Ensure that data is transmitted to relevant M&E Officers and Isibani managers within the set timeframes.

• Participate in data quality management by performing systems verifications, data quality assurance and control measures.

• Collect weekly activity schedule from Community Office and share with Administration support, Radiographer and Isibani M&E Officer.

• Archive patients records in the files.

• Complete daily, weekly, monthly reporting templates accurately and timely submission thereof.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Have basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB 

• Experience working with DOH data and/or M&E systems.

• Experience of working on Tier.Net and/ or EDR-Web will be added advantage.

• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel

• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication and one indigenous language 

• Excellent driving record.

• Ability to use and capture on a mobile tablet.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to perform basic administrative task.

• Computer literacy will be added advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Candidates must be in possession of a Matric.

• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel.

• Have basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB 

• Must be residing within UGU District where the post is located.

• Proof of residence must be attached (Municipality bill)

• A post matric qualification will be advantageous.

• Two years working experience in data collection, capturing and analysis.

• Experience of working on Tier.Net and/ or EDR-Web will be added advantage.

• At least two years of work experience as a driver

• Valid South African code 10 driver’s license + PDP and must be willing to travel.

Suitable candidates to send applications to: applications@isibani.org.za

Subject line:” (UGU) DCDR 002”

Closing date: 26 April 2024

Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be notified