Caroline

Wangui

Gikunyu

Phone

+254*********

Email

adyoqz@r.postjobfree.com

Nationality

Kenyan

Gender

Female

Marital Status Married

Profile

A versatile Medical Laboratory Professional with diverse experience across Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Hematology, Immunology Microbiology, Parasitology, Blood bank, Blood transfusion and Histology. I also boast with great knowledge on PCR techniques, Flow Cytometry, ELISA, Western Blotting, Protein Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, Bioinformatics, Spectroscopic and FISH techniques amongst many. I am currently the Principal Investigator on a Research based on the Hepatitis B Genotyping amongst patients in MTRH. Ultimately, my goal is to deeply understand and fill in the gaps in the Research world and take pride in providing solutions to the world.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Institution: Moi Teaching, and Referral Hospital- Kenya

Hospital Bed Capacity: 1500

Current Department: Laboratory

Position: Principal Medical Laboratory Technologist – Deputy Incharge Molecular Laboratory

Roles and Responsibilities

Analysis of all Laboratory tests which include; Molecular; QIAcube automatic extractor, Rotor gene systems, Illumina flow systems, Abbort systems.

Analysis Molecular based samples including the support offered during the Covid-19 pandemic

Separation of Blood products, Tissue embedding, Tisssue trimming, Tissue staining, B/S for Malaria, TB identification, Phlebotomy, Pancreatic tests, PSA estimation Triple Serology, Fertility hormones, ANA, Stool for O/C, Culture and Sensitivity, PCR, Extraction of RNA/DNA, RBS, Grouping and Crossmatch amongst many other tests that are routinely and specialized in the Laboratory.

Hemoglobin, WBC, Platelets, UEC function tests, Liver function tests, Coagulation profile, Lipid profile, Blood donation,

Trained of various Automated Biochemistry equipments: Cobas Integra systems, Hitachi systems, Immunology: Cobas E401/601, Microbiology: Biosafety Cabinets, Blood Culture automated systems, Infectious disease panel identification systems, Blood Transfusion; Blood grouping analyzers, Histology; Automatic tissue processor, Parasitology; Microscope including Fluorescence microscope,, Hematology; Beckman/Siemens Coulter counters amongst many other platforms in the Laboratory.

Safe Phlebotomy procedures and practices

Blood donation drives

Decontamination procedures

Preparing samples for analysis and making experimental setups

Reagents Stock Control and Verification

Verification of all Laboratory equipment’s

Laboratory Information Management (LIMS)

Biobanking of samples (LDMS)

Data analysis, interpretation and presentation of results

GCLP adherence

Participating in teamwork

QMS adherence

Participation in CPD/ CME

Training of students on attachment

Capacity building

IATA adherence

Institution: ARL Laboratories, Eldoret, Kenya

Position: Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist In-Charge (On Secondment from MTRH)

Roles and Responsibilities

Processing of all laboratory tests in the Lab

Preparing samples for analysis and making experimental setups

Reagents Stock Control and Verification

Laboratory Information Management

Data analysis, interpretation and presentation of results

GCLP adherence

Participating in teamwork

QMS adherence

Participation in CPD/ CME

Training of students on attachment

Capacity building

IATA adherence

Bio-Banking

Safe Phlebotomy

Recruitment of Study participants

Education Background

MOI UNIVERSITY

MSc: Biochemistry (Course work complete, Thesis defense ongoing)

MOI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science: Biochemistry

KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)

L0RETO HIGH SCHOOL, MATUNDA

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Other Professional Trainings

Introduction to Bioinformatics (IBT)

Practical based training aimed at equipping the leaners with knowledge on Databases and Resources; sequence alignments; genomics; Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics.

Trainers: H3A BioNet.

Next Generation Sequencing

Practical based training aimed at equipping the participants with knowledge on NGS for diagnostic and research purposes.

Trainers: H3A BioNet

Flow Cytometry and Phlebotomy Techniques Training

Workshop on Safe phlebotomy and Flow Cytometry Techniques in the diagnosis on Cancers.

Trainers: BD Company.

Enhancing Prevention Therapy of Malaria In Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia I East Africa

Workshop on the best approach towards the treatment of Sickle cell disease

Trainers: Duke Clinical Research Institute

IATA

Trained on the responsibilities of shippers/cargo agents for transport of Dangerous Goods by air.

Trainers: Saf-T-Pak Inc.

Hemophilia Symposium

Workshop on Good management of Hemophilia patients.

Trainers: Indiana Hemophilia Thrombosis Center and Kenya Hemophillia Association.

DAIDS Good Clinical Laboratory Training

Workshop on Good Clinical Laboratory Practice.

Trainers: Allan R. Levesque, RQAP-GCLP, FHI 360 Presenter.

TOT on Training Malaria Case Management

Trained as a trainer on National Guidelines for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Malaria

Trainer: National Malaria Control Program

Internal Audit Training on ISO 15189:2012 and ISO 19011:2011

Trained on Medical Laboratories- Requirements for Quality and Competence and Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems

Trainers: KENAS

International Health Research Ethics

Training on Good Clinical Practice, Management of International Research and Ethics Committees and Consultations, Gender and Research Ethics amongst many.

Trainer: Indiana University and Moi University

Cobas Integra Advanced Training and Hematology Training

Trained and attained proficiency on the use and troubleshooting of the Cobas Integra and Hematology analyzer

Trainer: Keith Mtwecu, Cobas and Siemens representative

HIV/AIDS Trainer

Trained on PMTCT Transmission, ARV Therapy, Child Abuse, Basic counselling skills, Drug Abuse amongst many

Trainer: U.A.S.H.A

Personal Achievements

Participation of combating the diagnosis of Covid- 19 Infection in MTRH

Participation of Operation Smile Train

Facilitation of the Accreditation process in the Laboratory

Abstract presentation in Conferences; AKMLSO, Kenyatta University

Professional body licensure

The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Board (KMLTTB)

REG NO: A01604

Referees

Dr. Geofrey Maiyoh Kattam

Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry, HOD

Moi University

P.O Box 4606-30100

Eldoret

Email: adyoqz@r.postjobfree.com

Tel: 071*-***-***

Dr. Ibrahim Daud

Director, Walter Reed Program Kericho

P.O Box 4606-30100

Kericho

Email: adyoqz@r.postjobfree.com

TEL: 072*******

Florence C. Tum

Director, Laboratory and Pathology Department

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Laboratory

P.O Box 3-30100

Eldoret

Email:adyoqz@r.postjobfree.com

TEL: 072*******

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