Medical Laboratory Scientist
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
VISION
To become a Medical Laboratory Scientist with international repute with specialty in Clinical Microbiology (Parasitology), a Labour/Pension Consultant as well as a renowned Mediator/Arbitrator within the Labour environment of Ghana, West Africa, Africa and the World at large.
MISSION
1.To be a patient centered and results oriented Medical Laboratory professional, Microbiologist/Parasitologist.
2.To be able to help all the working people of Ghana both formal/informal have a decent retirement by assisting them to have their own Personal Pension Plan (PPP).
3.To set up a Non-Governmental Agency (NGO) that will specialize in educating the working people of Ghana and beyond on the need to think about retirement and plan towards it early in their working lives before it is too late.
PERSONAL DATA
NAME: Badu-Boateng Ernest.
PROFESSION: Medical Laboratory Scientist
REGION: Ashanti
NATIONALITY: Ghanaian
SPOKEN LANGUAGES: English and Akan [Twi]
ADDRESS: Clinical Microbiology Department (Parasitology Sub-Unit), P.O. Box 1934, KATH- Kumasi,
Ghana.
EMAIL: *********@*****.***
MOBILE PHONE: +233-*********, +233-*********
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
DATE INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION
2001-2005 Kwame Nkrumah University BSc. (Hons) Medical Laboratory
Of Science and Technology, Kumasi. Technology.
2020-2021 Catholic University College, Sunyani Master of Public Health (MPH)
CAREER OBJECTIVE
General and detailed analysis in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology/Parasitology, a Labour/Pension Consultant and a Renowned Labour Conflict Mediator.
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE
Major courses:
Chemical Pathology
Haematology
Microbiology
Histopathology
Minor course:
Biological Chemistry
Biophysics
Medical Genetics
Introduction to computer
Communication skills
Physiology
Anatomy
General Pathology
Instrumentation and Laboratory Management
Management
WORKING EXPERIENCE
DATE ORGANISATION POSITION
Jan, 2001 – Aug, 2001 Victory International School Subject & Classroom Teacher
Bekwai – Ashanti
Oct, 2005-Sept, 2006 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Medical Laboratory Technologist
(Intern/Service Personnel)
Dec, 2006 – Nov, 2009 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Biomedical Scientist
Microbiology Department (Bacteriology Unit) (Full time)
Dec, 2009 – Dec, 2013 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Snr. Biomedical Scientist
Microbiology Department (Bacteriology Unit) (Full time)
Jan, 2014 – Date Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Prin. Biomedical Scientist/
Microbiology Department (Parasitology Unit) Technical Head
Jan, 2012 – Dec, 2012 Metro Health Services Biomedical Scientist
Abrepo junction (Opposite Angel Fm) (Part time)
Current Duties:
General supervisory and managerial duties as Technical Head.
Laboratory analysis, validation and signing of Lab.Reports.
Conducting specialized parasitological investigations.
Jan-Feb, 2006 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Medical Laboratory Scientist
Haematology Department. (Intern/Service Personnel)
Duties
Sample reception and registration
Laboratory analysis such as Complete Blood Count (CBC) etc.
March, 2006 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Medical Laboratory Scientist
Transfusion Medicine Unit. (Intern/Service Personnel)
Duties
Sample reception and registration
Laboratory analysis such as blood grouping, cross matching etc.
April-June, 2006 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Medical Laboratory Scientist
Histopathology Department. (Intern/Service Personnel)
Duties
Sample reception and registration
Laboratory analysis such as sample cut-ups, processing etc.
July – Sept, 2006 Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Medical Laboratory Scientist
Clinical Biochemistry Department. (Intern/Service Personnel)
Duties
Sample reception and registration
Laboratory analysis such as Fasting Blood Sugar, Liver Function Test etc.
ACADEMIC WRITE UP
A thesis on ‘A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN THE ABSOLUTE LYMPHOCYTE COUNT AND CD4+, CD8+ CELL COUNTS OF HIV/AIDS PATIENTS’
A thesis on ‘A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN NASOPHARYNGEAL/OROPHARYNGEAL, SALIVA AND FAECAL VIRAL SHEDDING OF SARS-COV 2 IN GHANAIAN COVID-19 PATIENTS ATTENDING KATH-KUMASI’
RESEARCH
Aetiological agents of cerebrospinal meningitis among patients hospitalised at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana: A Retrospective Study. (Published)
A comparative study between nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal, saliva and faecal viral shedding of SARS-CoV 2 in Ghanaian COVID-19 patients attending KATH-Kumasi (Published)
FURTHER TRAINING: IN-SERVICE TRAINING / SERMINARS / WORKSHOPS, EXTERNAL TRAINING, CPD TRAININGS, CLINICAL MEETINGS, ETC.
DATE AREA(S) TRAINNED
Oct, 2005- Nov, 2006 Quality control in laboratory medicine.
Proper sample collection technique.
Paternity disputes.
Semen analysis.
Bone marrow aspiration in haematological diagnosis.
HIV patients management- Drug therapy or nutrition.
Significance of High Vaginal Swab in clinical diagnosis.
Mar 23rd, 2007 Genscreen Ultra HIV Antibody – Antigen Testing.
Mar 26th, 2008 Performance Management of Staff.
June 2nd – 3rd, 2008 Sputum Smear Preparation and Microscopy.
May 21st, 2008 Rational Use of Drugs.
Dec 17th, 2008 Use and operational mode of BACTEC 9050 Blood Culture machine.
Feb 3rd, 2009 Clinical Parasitology Lecture on Protozoa, Helminths and Case study
On Parasitic Diseases.
May 28th – 29th, 2009 Human Influenza Case Management (H1NI Viral outbreak).
Aug 31st-4th Sept, 2009 Enhancing Quality Service Delivery in Microbiology.
Dec 10th, 2009 Quality Assurance and Infection Prevention at the workplace.
Oct 13th -15th, 2009 Occupational Health and Safety at the Workplace.
Jan 18th-22nd, 2010 International Family Planning and Fellowship Programme (IFPFP)
Conference on Family Planning, Pre-natal care, Post-natal care etc.
May 11th, 2011 Reducing Stigma and Discrimination related to HIV and AIDS.
May 24th, 2011 Emerging Trends in Liver Disease Treatment.
June 9th, 2011 Efficacy and Safety of Drugs for Pain Management.
July 6th, 2011 The Role of the Biomedical Laboratory Scientist in the Global
Management of Communicable Diseases.
Sept 10th – 14th, 2011 Labour Management / Trade Unionism (Trade Union School).
April 26th, 2012 Confronting Emerging Challenges in Ghana’s Health Care Delivery;
The Role of the Biomedical Laboratory Scientist.
May 14th, 2012 New Technologies for Malaria Diagnosis (Cyber Green Technology).
Sept 3rd – 14th, 2012 Rotavirus Diagnostics by ELISA & characterization by RT-PCR @ NMIMR,
University of Ghana, Legon.
Nov 8th – 9th, 2012 Managing Discipline at the Workplace by GEA @ Royal Lamerta Hotel, Ksi.
July 19th, 2013 Upholding Ethical Standards & Promoting Quality Medical Lab. Practice in
Ghana.
July 25th, 2013 Current Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Infectious Diseases in the
Tropics.
Sept 2nd – 6th, 2013 Master’s Level Course in Vaccinology @NMIMR, UG-Legon.
August 20th -21st, 2015 Analytical and Post-Analytical Errors In Clinical Lab.Practice- KNUST.
Sept 15th -17th, 2015 Effective Leadership in Management and Administration-UGBS-ED.
October 8th, 2015 The Emerging Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance: The Role of the BMS.
May 5th, 2016 Medical Laboratory Science: Key to evidence based medicine (Scientific
Conference).
October 5th, 2016 Medical Laboratory Management, Regulations and Ethics (CPD).
May 3rd -5th, 2017 Laboratory Quality Management Systems (LQMS) @ True Vine Hotel, Ksi.
July 31st –August 4th, 2017 Professional Mediation Training Course @ MCRC, CUCG, Fiapre, Sunyani.
Sept 27th -28th, 2017 Negotiation Skills @ UGBS-ED, Legon.
July 31st -3rd Aug, 2018 Sysmex UN SERIES for Urinalysis Modular Training @ KATH.
August 30th -31st, 2018 Advancing MedLab Practice through Skills & Technology.
Sept 6th, 2018 Antimicrobial Stewardship, the role of the Microbiology Lab @ KATH.
October 11th -13th, 2018 Blood Transfusion & Immunological Reactions (CPD) @Tamale.
November 5th -30th, 2018 Health Administration & Management (HAM) @GIMPA, Accra.
April 25th, 2019 Medical Laboratory Waste Management @ SSNIT Conference Hall, Kumasi.
20th June, 2019 Quality Control of Serological Tests @RHD Conference Room, Kumasi.
14th -15th Oct, 2019 Optimizing the Quality & Use of Laboratory Test Results & Patient Care: The
Influence of Pre-analytical Variables @KATH, Kumasi by Sysmex/LSD.
7th -8th Nov, 2019 Improving Professionalism in Medical Laboratory Practice in the 21st Century.
23rd July, 2020 Webinar on Biosafety in the Era of COVID-19 by Celebrate LAB, West Africa.
27th August, 2020 Webinar on the Serological Diagnosis of COVID-19 by Celebrate LAB, W/A.
7th -11th Sept, 2020 Preparedness of the Health Laboratory in Ghana for Disease Outbreaks: Lessons
From COVID-19.
14th -15th Sept, 2020 Seminar on Financial Literacy and Taxation (Online).
17th March, 2021 Symposuim on Birth Defects and Rare Disease in Ghana (Online).
17th – 18th May, 2021 Webinar on Blood Cell Morphology Examination and Interpretation (Online).
19th -20th May, 2021 Webinar on Semen Analysis (Online).
21st May, 2021 Webinar on the Internet of Things and the Future of Medical Lab.Science.
29th -30th June, 2021 Urinalysis and Haematological Report Interpretation.
27th Sept – 1st Oct, 2021 Ashanti Regional Congress and Scientific Conference (Online).
ASSOCIATIONS
DATE
Oct, 2008 – April, 2016 Member: Health Services Workers’ Union of TUC-GH (HSWU-KATH)
2002 – 2005 Student Member: Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientist
(GABMLS)
2007 – Date Member: Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist (GAMLS)
2002-2005 Member: Medical Laboratory Technology Students’ Association, KNUST
2001-2005 Member: Presbyterian and Methodist Students’ Union, KNUST
POSITIONS HELD
Jan, 2009 – Feb 14th, 2012 Assistant Secretary, Health Services Workers’ Union of Ghana
Trades Union Congress (HSWU of TUC-GH), KATH-Branch
Feb 15th, 2012 – Feb 10th, 2016 Secretary, HSWU of TUC-GH, KATH-Branch
March 27th, 2012 – April, 2016 Ashanti Regional Chairman/NEC Member, HSWU of TUC-GH
October, 2020 – July, 2022 Chairman, GAMLS-KATH Chapter
October, 2020 – July, 2022 Member, Ashanti Regional Executive Council, GAMLS
APPOINTMENTS
Nov 19th, 2010 – March, 2016 Member, Board of Trustees, HSWU of TUC-GH Welfare Scheme
Mar 17th, 2010 – May, 2016 Member, KATH Board Disciplinary Committee
Aug, 2011 – May, 2016 Stakeholder Member, KATH Accommodation Committee
June 6th – 11th, 2012 Member: Competitive Tender Evaluation Panel on Selection of
Company to Run Staff Canteen – KATH
Jan 21st, 2013 – May, 2016 Member: Staff Restaurant Oversight Committee – KATH
Feb 5th – 28th, 2013 Member: Committee To Investigate Allegation of Irregular Blood Issue
And Fees Collection at the Transfusion Medicine Unit – KATH
March, 2013 – May, 2016 Member: Staff Awards Committee – KATH
March 3rd – 14th, 2014 Member/Secretary: Investigative Committee into the Missing Baby of
Madam Suwaiba Mumuni – KATH
May 9th – June 10th, 2014 Member/Secretary: Investigative Committee On The Conduct Of
Mr. Kwaku Sadongo Calders – Lift Operator, KATH
May 20th – June 13th, 2014 Member: Committee On I.G.F Paid Staff Salary Structure – KATH
Sept 11th, 2014 – Feb 12th, 2015 Member/Secretry: Committee To Investigate Alledged Handing Over
Of Ecobank ATM Dispensed Cash to Wrong Person.
17th Dec, 2018 – 13th Mar, 2019 Member: Committee to Investigate Clinical Biochemistry Issues,
LSD, KATH.
15th February, 2019 – Date Intramural Service Coordinator for Lab.Services Directorate, KATH.
15th March, 2019 – June, 2019 Member: Sample Testing Committee For The Procurement Of Non-
Medicine, Laboratory & Dental Consumables, KATH.
12th July, 2022 – Date Member: Sample Evaluation Committee, KATH.
July, 2018 – Date Clinical Instructor for MedLab 3, Department Of Medical Diagnostics,
FAHS, COHS, KNUST.
HOBBIES
Reading
Teaching
Travelling
REFEREES
Dr.Alex Owusu Ofori.
Snr.Lecturer, SMS-KNUST/Head-Microbiology Unit, KATH,
University Post Office,
SMS-KNUST.
Phone: 020-*******
Dr.Albert Dompreh.
Technical Head-Serology Sub-Unit,
Microbiology Unit, Lab Services Directorate,
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,
P.O.Box 1934,
Kumasi-Ashanti.
Phone: 024-*******.
Dr.Francis Sarkodie
Technical Head-Transfusion Medicine Unit,
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,
P.O.Box 1934,
Kumasi-Ashanti.
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