Who we are: EHA Clinics, a subsidiary of eHealth Africa, is a chain of clinics spread across Nigeria that provides innovative and technology-driven healthcare to the population. EHA Clinics currently boasts of three Clinics located in Abuja and Kano and is working to expand to other parts of Nigeria. EHA Clinics uses state of the art equipment to bridge the gap in the provision of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare through routine services (general consultations, laboratory investigations, pharmaceuticals, annual medical checks, child wellness checks, ultrasonography...etc) and specialized services (telemedicine, medical evacuation, home care, dental care, ophthalmology, and radiology).
Summary of Job: the Sample Collector reports to the Operations Manager of the clinic. S/he will undertake all operational and clerical duties in line with her outline Job description and will be responsible for the smooth running of COVID-19 sample collection.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, s/he must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Administrative Duties
Triage of patients requiring COVID-19 tests.
Creation of patient profile, adequate filling of triage information, and requesting lab tests on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Creation of sample labels on sample bottles
Collection of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples for the COVID-19 test.
Proper sample handling, cold chain management, and reporting to the laboratory on the number of samples collected.
Ensuring sample collection logs are accurate and up to date
Adheres to the EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Other duties as assigned from time to time
Patient & Family Education/Support:
Provide emotional support and measures to alleviate fear and anxiety.
Participate in voluntary community health activities to promote, maintain, and restore health and prevent diseases.
Adheres to Policies and Procedures.
Adheres to the EHA Clinics Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field.
Customer Service Requirements
Must have good customer service skills and communication skills
Must be able to plan and perform daily activities in an organized manner.
Must be kind, compassionate, dedicated, and patient.
Must have the ability to handle different kinds of emotions as well as manage on-the-job stress.
Must be physically and mentally stable to handle extended shifts as well as mental pressure.
Must be able to review, analyze, and respond to the different situations they encounter daily.
Work Experience
No prior experience required.
Qualifications & Training
A qualification from a school of health
Ability to communicate appropriately in fluent English language
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Competent use of technology and work tools
Basic Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control practices
Desirable Requirements
Previous experience collecting COVID-19 samples
Certification in Infection, Prevention and Control practices
Previous use of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
Key Skills and Attributes:
Computer literacy
Excellent Communication
Working Under Pressure
Humane, Empathetic and Supportive
Leadership and Teamwork
Problem solving and Initiative
Time Management and Organization
Attention to Detail
Other Benefits
The following benefits are available with this offer of employment:
Health Insurance: EHA Clinics will cover medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, and up to two dependents. Further details are contained in the Nigeria Addendum to the EHA Clinics Employee Handbook.
Group Life Assurance: EHA Clinics provides life insurance for you as our employee. This insurance is payable in the event of your death. The effective date of coverage will be upon the successful completion of your probationary period.
Group & Personal Accident: EHA Clinics provides Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ADD) for you as our employee. AD&D covers death by accidental means (rather than natural causes) and dismemberment. The effective date of coverage is your hire date.
Pension: EHA Clinics supports employee retirement preparation and investment by paying a 10% pension contribution on top of the statutory pension contribution of 8% that is already factored into your salary.
