Records Officer needed at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• To support pre-retrieval and filing reorganisation in identified sites through collaboration with data capturers and also to provide administrative support and validate patient health records for accuracy and completeness in DoH facilities. Generate daily reports on number of files retrieved, processed and reported. 

Minimum Requirements    

• National Senior Certificate/Grade 12
• Knowledge of records management and filing (data capture experience will be advantageous)
• One year experience or exposure working in HIV and TB programmes
• Proficiency in English and isiXhosa languages
• Duties and Responsibilities    
• Pre-retrieval and filing of patient records.
• Validate patient records to ensure correctness, completeness and consistency.
• Provide administration support services.
• Compile routine statistical information/reports as required.
• Maintain database/s with the support of data capturer.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and maintain a high standard of professionalism in all interactions.
• Comply with relevant legislation, organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate empathy and a non-judgmental attitude toward service users.

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Community mobilization
• Excellent administration skills