ESTHER OSEI DUAH

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. 10-PMB Central Region, Ghana.

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PROFILE

A passionate and dedicated Medical Laboratory scientist in a hospital in South-central Ghana, with an interest in the study of Microorganisms.I have a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science.

EDUCATION

University of Cape Coast- Ghana August 2016-July2020

BSc Medical Laboratory Science

Thesis Title

Comparison between automated urine analysis and semi quantitative urinalysis-Review

Relevant Coursework:

•MLS 312555: Biostatistics

•BIO 103: Data Collections, and Analysis

•MLS 216: Immunology

•MLS 404: Microbiology

•MLS 405: Hematology

•MLS 402: Pathology

•MLS 319: Pharmacology

Kumasi Academy- Ghana. September 2012-June 2015

West African Secondary School Certificate Examination Specialization: General Science

WORK EXPERIENCE Medical Laboratory Scientist October 2021-Present

Omar Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

•Ensure the laboratory equipment are safe and functional.

•Perform weekly and monthly maintenance on the laboratory equipment.

•Train and supervise laboratory interns during their clinical rotation.

•Ensure proper disposal of infectious samples.

•Perform laboratory tests such as semen analysis, ovulation test, and other tests.

•Perform monthly evaluation and reports on Malaria cases, Tuberculosis cases, and HIV/AIDS cases and present them to the Laboratory quality management team.

Medical Laboratory Scientist September 2020-August 2021

Omar Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

•Analyzed thick and thin films to detect malaria parasites.

•Used the electrophoresis machine to detect the blood genotypes of patients.

•Used the glucometer to detect glycated hemoglobin in diabetic patients.

•Used the chemistry analyzer to perform Kidney function test, Liver function test, Lipid profile and Uric acid test

Laboratory Intern June 2019-September

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

•Used standard culture and sensitivity protocols in the microbiology laboratory.

•Used the Smartlyte plus electrolyte analyzer for several electrolyte tests.

•Setting up medical and laboratory instruments, calibration, maintenance and operation of such instruments

•Routine hematological tests (Malaria parasite identification and count, sickling, HB electrophoresis, Complete blood count, G6PD test and ESR)

Laboratory Intern March 2017- May 2017

University of Cape Coast Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana

•Operated a coagulation analyzer to determine the clotting factors of patients.

•Performed a Glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase test on pregnant women.

•Performed a high vaginal swab and used the sample for culture and sensitivity tests.

•Used the Gene X-pert HIV 1 viral load cartridge from cepheid to perform viral load analysis on HIV samples.

Laboratory Intern January 2017-March 2017

Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana

•Employed the appropriate technique used in performing phlebotomy and applied it when taking blood samples from patients.

•Evaluated the standard procedures for performing stool routine examination on patients’ samples in the detection of Helicobacter pylori

Laboratory Intern June 2017-July2017

Tafo Government Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

•Performed urine routine examination and microscopy on patient samples using the urine dipsticks

•Used the hematology analyzer to determine the full blood count of patients.

•Performed serological tests using the various clinical test strips in patient serum

•Applied the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical laboratory measures to reduce basic errors that occur in the laboratory.

High School Tutor August 2015- August 2016

Janet Educational Complex, Kumasi, Ghana

•Taught mathematics in the junior high school

•Taught Physical Education in the primary school

•Taught general science in the junior high school

•Gave academic talks at school functions to sensitize the students on the latest scientific discoveries

Science Club Secretary September 2014-July 2015

Kumasi Academy Science Club, Kumasi, Ghana

•Ensured that meetings were effectively organized and minuted

•Reported all important correspondence received at all the meetings organized

•Ensured that members are kept informed of dates, times, and venues for meetings, giving proper notice as detailed in the constitution of the association

VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES/ COMMUNITY SERVICES Manhyia District Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana January 2021-May 2021

•I actively participated in the health screening organized by the Ghana Health Service in collaboration with Manhyia District hospital to screen about 3000 students at Serwaa Nyarko Senior high school and Kumasi High School.

•I also volunteered to help the Manhyia District Hospital in a blood donation exercise at Serwaa Nyarko Senior high School

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana April 2019-May 2019 • Volunteered in Health Screening exercise organized by the residence halls in the school. We screened about 800 students of HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, and sickling status in the various halls

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Name: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) prevention on laboratory equipment use and maintenance workshop.

Organized by: Ghana Ministry of Health in collaboration with Manhyia District Hospital.

Venue: Manhyia District Hospital Date:April 15, 2021

Name: Identification of malaria parasites, malaria parasites count, and the use of malaria rapid diagnostic test for the detection of malaria workshop.

Organized by: Ministry of health, Ghana.

Venue: Kumasi, Ghana. Date:June 18, 2021.

Name: Becoming an Entrepreneur seminar.

Organized by: School of Business, University of Cape Coast.

Venue: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. Date:April 4, 2019.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

•Manhyia District Hospital Antenatal care for pregnant women, ‘Blood grouping and cross-matching March 5, 2021, Tarkwa- Ghana.

•Manhyia District hospital- Hospital screening program at Afia Kobi Senior High School, ‘The need for people to check their sickling status’ May 10, 2021,Kumasi Ghana.

•University of Cape Coast Business pitch, ‘Mobile application development to aid university students find hostel facilities as well as the menu in the several canteens on campus’ October 20, 2019, Cape Coast- Ghana.

•University of Cape Coast Class presentation, ‘Economic Importance of Staphylococcus aureus’ October 8, 2018, Cape Coast- Ghana.

•University of Cape Coast Class presentation, ‘An overview of the thyroid hormone’ November 3, 2018, Cape Coast- Ghana.

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft office, Data analysis, statistical analysis, spreadsheet, database, word processing application, and network applications

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Leadership, Active listener, Effective Communicator, Empathy, Collaborative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking.

REFEREES

. Dr Samuel Essien Baidoo (Senior Lecturer)Department of Medical Laboratory Science,University of Cape Coast.

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•Professor Richard K. D Ephraim- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Cape Coast.

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•Dr Patrick Adu, Senior Lecturer - Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Cape Coast.

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