MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

• Collected body fluids for analysis of Ebola Virus Disease
• Analysed samples for EVD using PCR technique
• Monitored survivor’s fluids (semen & breast milk) to ascertain full recovery
• Trained Laboratorians in sample & Biorisk management

• Coordinated Procurement, distribution of PCR equipment and placement to testing facilities under ProDiag
• Provided training to the users of the equipment for the different portfolio (SARS- CoV-2, HPV, TB and Leukemia)
• Kept track of all company activities related to laboratory supplies, performance and Quality Assurance Implementation

• Kept Laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws
• Oversaw items in inventory and recorded for update before diminish
• Tracked collected specimens by initiating dating and noting times of collection
• Analysed Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs with laboratory equipment by PCR to detect abnormalities related to Covid 19
• Prepared samples for shipping and dispose off body fluids according to waste management protocols
• Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
• Reduced turnaround time on lab results by 90% through improved coordination of sample transport and timely processing
• Recorded and posted results using Results Dispatch System (RDS)
• Verified purity of specimens collected through NS and OP techniques
• Managed operational documents to produce daily reports detailing activities
• Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations and referring Laboratories
• Trained, managed and coordinated biorisk management

• Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize accuracy and precision of results
• Utilised expertise in Microbiology for culture and DST
• Analysed body fluids with laboratory equipment for diagnosis of sickle cell disease, viral load and Early Infant HIV
• Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
• Managed operational documents and produced daily reports detailing activities
• Supported development of SOPs, manuals and other test guidelines
• Participated in collection and coordinated sample management for special pathogens (Ebola, Marburg, CCHF and Yellow fever) to specialized reference laboratories
• Actively involved in activities of one health and public health implementation
• Trained laboratorians nationally in Biorisk management and Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS)
• Matained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to AHPC, national and other regulatory standards
• Mantained Laboratory equipment clean and in good working order for optimal functionality and longevity
• Managed quality assurance program through onsite evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
• Developed strong team communication and information through weekly meeting
• Usually led teams of field and onsite lab workers in strict aseptic techniques when collecting biological samples thereby minimizing staff and patient cross infection risks

• Analysed samples with laboratory equipment through culture and senstivity for Africa Cholera Surveillance Network PROJECT (AFRICHOL)
• Mantained strict aseptic techniques when analysing biological samples, minimizing infection spread for primary health care
• Initiated procurement of sophisticated equipment to support advanced laboratory analyses
• Mantained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to AFENET, internal and other regulatory standards
• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margin