CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION
NAME : ROBERT MUKIBI OKWACH
MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED
ID NO. : 21102684
ADDRESS : P. O BOX 61355 – 00200 NAIROBI
EMAIL : *********@*****.***
PHONE NO. : 072*-***-***
EDUCATION BACKGROUND/ QUALIFICATION
2010-2011 : Kenya Medical Training College
Higher Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
1998-2001 : Kenya Polytechnic College
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
1994-1996 : St. Mathias Busia Secondary School
K.C.S.E (C+)
1993-1994 : Uthiru High School.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
2008 : Kenya Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board
Registration No. A02742
WORK EXPERIENCE
2009 - To date : Laboratory Technologist at St. Scholastica Uzima Hospital - Ruaraka.
2002 - 2008 : Laboratory technologist at Umoja medical centre - Nairobi.
2000 : Undertook Internship at the University of Nairobi College of Health sciences.
ANALYTICAL TECHNICAL SKILLS
Performing general laboratory procedures including phlebotomy
Specimen reception, collection, processing, storage and transport
Microbiology techniques in bacteria isolation using culture media and drug sensitivity tests.
Hematology techniques including the use of Haematology analyzers Mindray BC 5300 series in estimation of differential count (CBC).
Analyzing electrolytes (Na+ / K+ / CL-) kidney function tests and liver function tests using automated biochemistry analyzer and Humalyte plus 3 respectively.
Carrying out routine internal quality controls to check on reliability of laboratory test results.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Receiving, handling, storing, preparing / processing and analyzing samples, verify, validate, submit and archive results.
Perform phlebotomy techniques, general microscopy, analyzing of samples, performing Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
Collaborate with partners such as Nascop, university of Nairobi /KNH in sample collection of EID/VL for management of CCC clients.
Procurement of laboratory reagents and offering advice on purchase of laboratory equipment.
Developing Standard Operating Procedures to be used in samples analysis and safety procedures
Validating and evaluating laboratory methods and instruments.
Assist clinician and interns in use and interpretation of laboratory test results.
Supervising, training of laboratory personnel and preparing laboratory monthly reports and audits.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Continuous participation in quality control and external quality assurance program in biochemistry and haematology.
Established an effective commodity management system for monitoring laboratory consumables by using laboratory stock control card/LIMS/HIMS
INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES
Reading scientific medical journals
Listening to gospel music
Playing chess
REFEREES
1.Patrick Maithya
Laboratory Technician,
Kenyatta University,
Phone No.: 072*-***-***
2.Kelvin Omondi
Regional coordinator
RAMS Africa
Email: *******@**********.***
Phone No: 072*-***-***
3.Lawrence Thiongo
Research Officer,
Kemri
Email: **********@*****.***
Phone No: 072*-***-***