DATA CAPTURE CLERK

Job Description

The Data Capture Clerk will be responsible for accurately capturing, verifying, updating and maintaining Council data in spreadsheets and computerized databases. The role includes checking source documents for accuracy, correcting inconsistencies, generating reports, maintaining records, performing data backups and ensuring compliance with the Council’s data confidentiality, integrity and security requirements. He/she will be reporting to the Registrar of the MDPCZ.

Duties and Responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES

· Develop data entry forms or templates for MDPCZ thematic activities

· Participate in the development of the MDPCZ database

· Collate and enter personal data into the MDPCZ database

· Review all data for errors and report unusual findings to management

· Collect, and check accuracy of, information before entering data into software programs

· Scan and print documents required for data entry

· Work in line with privacy guidelines as dictated by Council Policy

· Generate system reports on information or summaries of all reports, complaints, and/or Health reports

· Ensure proper updates of captured data

· File and organise paperwork used to enter data into programs to keep a record of original documents

· Perform quality control on data generated by Council and report anomalies

· Create backups of Council data

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

· Capture research and accounts data from the source documents into spreadsheets or computerized databases

· Compute and verify the information for its accuracy before entering it into the computer

· Review data before input for errors, correct inconsistencies, and check the output

· Prepare and maintain reports, providing them when necessary, while also performing backup operations

· Comply with data integrity and Council security policies

· Maintain records or logbooks of all performed tasks

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

· A degree in Statistics

· A diploma in Health Information Management systems will be an added advantage

Attributes and Skills

· Strong competency in MS Office tools and data programs

· Able to maintain the confidentiality of all information

· Good organisational skills with the ability to focus on assigned tasks

· Must be willing to learn new skills

· Some experience with the use of basic office equipment such as scanners and fax machines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV stating expected salary by no later than 31st of July 2026.

Applications should be emailed to the:

The Registrar, MDPCZ
No 8 Harvey Brown Avenue, Milton Park
P O Box CY810, Causeway
Harare

Or

The Registrar, MDPCZ
No. 2 Robertson Street
Parkview,
Bulawayo

Email: [email protected]

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.

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