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SHAHID ZAMIR KAZI

Diagnostic-Laboratory Professional

M.O.H. License # T36651 – Med. Tech Practitioner

E-MAIL admm8t@r.postjobfree.com

MOBILE +971**-*******

LOCATION

UAE

PROFILE SUMMARY

“Offering over 38 years of experience”

Result oriented Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist with expertise in Diagnostic Lab Technology, Quality

& Material management, and formulation of Operational Strategies with focus on productivity, to drive in institutional growth and profitability.

Track record of steering the lab through consecutive JCIA & ISO15189 accreditations through motivational leadership and communication skills, and periodic internal assessments

Medical Laboratory Professional with experience in laboratory management areas like formulation of Policies & Procedures, analysis of Work-Flows, Daily Operational Supervision, Daily Instrumentation maintenance, Daily Internal Quality Controls, Assay Evaluation, External Quality Assessment, Validations & Interpretations of Results, Inventory & Supplies management, Productivity.

Successfully designed the layout of molecular lab, with recommended specification, and established the Automated Nuclear extraction and RT_PCR for COVId-19 testing in order to maintain a short TAT of 6 -18 hours; Participated in inter-lab validation and promoted the introduction of the drive through COVI19 sampling facility

Established the Hospital Point-Of Care Testing Committee to oversee all the aspects of POC Testing.

Hospital Hazmat officer for monitoring safety, labelling and safe disposal of Hazardous Materials from all departments

Global exposure in research, public & private medical institutions in Bombay, Hodeida-Yemen, Armed Forces in Abu Dhabi, Al Zahra Pvt. Hospital, Sharjah, and as Lab-Administrative Supervisor in Al Sharq Hospital Fujairah

CORE COMPETENCIES

SOFT SKILLS

EDUCATION

P. G. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

(DMLT) from K. C. College of Science & Technology, Bombay in 1981

B.Sc. in Chemistry & Microbiology from Smt. C.H.M. College of Science, University of Bombay in 1979

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Continuing Medical Education in the UAE for more than 30 credit hours

Method Validation, IQC, Uncertainity & Linearity Measurement for ISO15189 in 2016

ISO15189 Accreditation Internal Auditors Course in 2012 Diploma In Basic Computer Programming & System Analysis in 1987 Diploma in Telex & Teleprinter Operations in 1987

Biochemistry & Hematology

Lab Operations

Daily Quality Control & EQA Safety & HazMat Management Training & Development

Change Agent

Collaborator

Communicator

Innovator

Planner

Thinker

Work Flow Analysis

Policies & SOPs

Medical Lab Technology

Critical & STAT Reporting

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Calibrations & Validations

Occurrence Variance & RCA

Inventory & Supply Management

Statistics, Feasibility & Pricing

Infection Control Data & ICRA

Staffing & Duty Rota

KPIs & Data Aggregation

Blood Bank, Microbiology & PCR

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CAREER TIMELINE (Recent 5)

Notable Accomplishments Across the Career (Recent)

2020- Designed COVID19 Testing project, Lay-Out, Selected Equipment, and executed the Start-Up for In-house RNA extraction, Amplification & RT-PCR testing of COVID19 swab samples, including addition of a drive-through sampling facility as per regulatory norms.

2019- On being deputed as Hospital POCT Coordinator, coordinated with team of POCT care providers from clinics & nursing department, monitoring performances by collecting data of Internal QC & periodic EQA for all POCT & aggregation of KPI

2018- Introduce POC testing of Blood Gas for more rapid and accurate test results. Organized hospital wide training of nursing staff on use of Blood Gas Analyzer, participated in internal & external proficiency testing in 2019

2018- Introduced in-house testing of Urea Breath Test for H. pylori. This proved to be very successful due to the change of rapid turnaround times. At the same time, it was more profitable than the out-sourced test in 2018

2017- Successfully introduce molecular PCR analysis in the Lab using the Cepheid GeneXpert system to manage most frequently requested PCR confirmations such as HCV, HIV, HPV, Influenza, CT/NG, HSV, Factor-V Leiden, MRSA, MTB/Rif in 2017

2017- Introduced automation in Microbiology for Identification and Sensitivity. This has improved the accuracy in bacterial identification and AMR reporting in 2017

2017- Introduced automation in Urine analysis in order to generate consistency and standardization of Urine reporting with participation in EQA.

2016- Survey of available options of different brands for a fully automated high throughput Clinical Chemistry Analyzer with a comprehensive menu. Comparison of Instrument price, price per test, reagent stability, reproducibility of results, equipment foot-print, supply chain in 2016

2014- Introduced Gel Electrophoresis of Hemoglobin & Proteins using the Sebia Gel Electrophoresis platform.

2013- Introduced Al Sharq Lab to participation in EQAS for all in-house testing including blood bank, hematology, Hemostasis, Biochemistry, Immunoassays, Virology, Bacteriology & Manual Screening tests.

2013- On being designated the Hazmat Officer for the hospital, assembled a team of dedicated coordinators from all department, imparted training, and compiled a database of Chemicals with Hazard Ratings, Labelling and Storage specs.

2012- Introduction of the Bio-Rad Diamed® Gel impregnated Card System of Blood Bank Testing for greater accuracy, quality control and standardization iand participation in EQA.

2006- Successfully negotiated, and inducted the upgrade of existing Immunoassays Analyzer, to latest model analyzer of higher speed to cater to the increasing testing demands in this field. All the assays were validated for specificity and precision; developed SOPs and documented MSDS were documented and revised the corresponding reference ranges in the HIS

Successfully evaluated four major brands of fully automated Immuno-assays analyzers for comparative study of the suitability vis-à-vis the workload, menu and speed, ease of operation, consumables, and service in 2006 WORK EXPERIENCE

Al Sharq (Pvt) Hospital, Fujairah, UAE Jan’12 – Dec’20 As Lab-Administrative Supervisor, Senior Technician and Hospital Officer for Hazardous Material Safety

Key Areas:

Provides lab diagnostic information and services by establishing specimen preparation procedures; developing and implementing analytical procedures; evaluating laboratory information; consulting with pathologists; reporting results according to protocols mandated by the hospital and public health department.

Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by developing operational & maintenance protocols, ensuring staff compliance; monitoring of quality control; and performing troubleshooting procedures; certifying instrument performance; and when required arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.

Maintains robust control of supplies reagents and consumables, by periodic Stock Check to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting re-orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Nov’82 -

Mar’87

Sep’87 –

Sep’97

Sep’97 –

Nov’11

Nov’11 –

Dec’11

Jan’12 –

Dec’20

Maeen Mineral Water

Co. Ltd. North Yemen as

Med-Laboratory

Technician

Armed Forces Medical

Services, UAE as First

Field Medical

Squadron, Al Dhafra

Brigade

Al Zahra (Pvt) Hospital,

Sharjah as

Biochemistry In-

Charge

Medlab Analytik,

DHCC, Dubai as

Sales Manager

Al Sharq (Pvt) Hospital, Fujairah

as Lab-Admin. Supervisor

Senior Technician &

Hospital Officer

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Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slack periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.

Maintains quality results by participating in the hospital quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; performing proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintaining records.

Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing user manuals; training employees; maintaining security and confidentiality.

Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress.

Leads Lab-Safety management including Risk Assessment, monitoring usage of PPE and safe disposal.

Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintains medical laboratory staff results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Prepares physicians, nurses, patients, and students by teaching analytical theory, testing methodology, and the role of tested components in human physiology and medical practice.

Complies with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements by providing in-service programs; monitoring outcomes.

Resolves problems by consulting with pathologists, other laboratory managers, technical coordinators, laboratory directors, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals; attending committee meetings.

Bills for services by completing requests for service; monitoring billed units; providing the billing office with service codes.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Medlab Analytik, DHCC, Dubai, UAE Nov’11 – Dec’11

As Sales Manager

Al Zahra (Pvt) Hospital, Sharjah, UAE Sep’97 – Nov’11 Growth Path:

As Senior Biochemistry Technician, with Rotational & On-Call duties 1997 – 2002 As Biochemistry In-Charge - EQA, Inventory, and Development 2002 – 2001 Armed Forces Medical Services, UAE Sep’87 – Sep’97 Growth Path:

As Qualified Laboratory Technician 1987 – 1993

As Laboratory In Charge 1993 – 1997

Maeen Mineral Water Co. Ltd. North Yemen Nov’82 – Mar’87 As Med-Laboratory Technician - Health-Clinic lab

Jaslok Hospital & Research Center, Mumbai Dec’80 – Nov’82 As Med-Laboratory Technician

Personal Detail Date of Birth: 13th May 1959

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu & Arabic

Address: R/107, Sedrah Tower, 28th Street, Al Nahda1, Deira Dubai, UAE

Nationality: Indian

Passport No: G-2206387

Reference: Dr. Anup S. Poddar MBBS, MD-Path, MBA +971-**-***-****) Chief of Laboratories, Al Sharq Hospital. ( admm8t@r.postjobfree.com )

Dr. Athar Khan MBBS. MS, CPHQ. +971-**-***-****) Chief Medical Officer, Al Sharq Hospital. ( admm8t@r.postjobfree.com )

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