Quality Assurance Medical Laboratory

ock Abayineh

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, P.O.Box *****

********@*****.***

cell phone: +251-***-******, +251-***-******

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Sex: -Male

Date of birth: - May 05, 1977, G.C.

Place of birth: - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Marital Status: - Married

Nationality: -Ethiopian

CAREER SUMMARY

A self-motivated and hardworking medical laboratory technologist with nineteen (19) years of working experience in many aspects of clinical trials, epidemiology and other studies. Also possessing skills in information Technology with more than 10 years of working experience in laboratory data management. I seek to offer solutions to bridge the gap between the Health sector, particularly in the Laboratory and the Information technology field. I am able to use own initiative and work as part of a team. Proven leadership skills including managing and motivating other staff to achieve organization’s objectives. An effective communicator at all levels within an organization. Good problem solving skills. Keen to learn new things and open to advice, good planning and organizational development skills

EDUCATION

Post graduate

July 2021 MSc Degree in public and diagnostic microbiology with honors Addis Ababa

University

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Assessment of the determinant factors for the Prevalence and Type of Active Pulmonary TB in The Federal Prison Administration of Ethiopia: The Case of Kality and Kilinto High Security Prison and Female Prison Centers

Undergraduate

July 2009 Advanced BSC Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with honors

ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Thesis: Prevalence of HCV and HBV Infection among HIV Infected patient visiting international clinical laboratories Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

October, 1998 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with honors

Alamaya University

Harare, Ethiopia

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

Strengthening Lab Management Towards Accreditation Training” conducted from 1-4 December 2010 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Strengthening Lab Management Towards Accreditation Training” conducted from 9-12 August 2010 Bishoftu, Ethiopia

Strengthening Lab Management Towards Accreditation Training” conducted march 2010 Hawassa, Ethiopia

Certificate of successful completion Strengthening Lab Management towards Accreditation Training” conducted on November, 18, 2011, Adama, Ethiopia.

Updated “Theoretical and practical training in CD4, Clinical Chemistry and Hematology “, organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at January 21- February,1, 2008 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Certificate of participation on basic computer course laboratory training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at January 20- March 20, 2009 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Certificate of participation on CD4 count,hematology, and clinical chemistry laboratory training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at December 14-25, 2009 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Certificate of training for participation in CD4cell count laboratory organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at December

Foundation Laboratory leadership and Management Towards Accreditation Training” conducted from April 6-10, 2010 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Laboratory procedure: Development and control workshop” conducted from 1-4 November 2008 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate of participation on laboratory Bio safety Training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at August

Certificate of participation on HIV Rapid test Training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at June

Certificate of participation on quality management system Training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at August 27-31,2010,in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Research and Publication Committee of the School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Medicine,Addis University Research acknowledgement for active participation .July,2009

“TOT on AFB microscopy and External Quality Assessment” Organized by EHNRI and CDC-E from 2005,Hawassa, Ethiopia

“HIV Rapid Test ” Organized by University of California Santiago Ethiopia(UCSD-E) held at April 30-May 2,2008 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

“Refreshener training on titration method and strengthening laboratory service for H/R” organized by MOH held at December 1-6,2003 Adama, Ethiopia.

HIV-1 testing Using ELISA (Vironsika) and Rapid Techniques (Determine,Capillus, Oraquik, Unigold and Serocard) Conducted by EHNRI from December 29, 2003 to January 02,2004

Certificate of successful completion on good phlebotomy practice Training organized by EHNRI in collaboration with BD held at 18-21 July Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate of participation on standard based management and recognition (SBM-R) Training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at May 23-25,2011,in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate of participation (AFB ) TB Smear microscopy Training organized by Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California Sandi ago-Ethiopia (UCSD-E) held at January 17-21,2011,in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

“TOT on AFB microscopy with ziehl nelson and Florence microscope and External Quality Assessment” Organized by EHNRI and CDC-E from15-14 2012,Adama, Ethiopia

TOT on GENXPERT and External Quality Assessment” Organized by EHNRI and CDC-E from15-14 2015,Adddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate of participation on method validation ” Organized by EHNRI and CDC-E from15-14 2014,Adama, Ethiopia

• TOT Certificate of successful completion on good phlebotomy practice Training organized by EHNRI in collaboration with BD held at 18-21 July Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Certificate of participation (AFB ) TB Smear microscopy Training organized by

Federal police commission in collaboration with University of California

Project management training

EXPERIENCE

2016 to current Program Manager for and Microbiologist

Performing laboratory experiments used to diagnose and treat illnesses.

Supervise biological technicians and their work to evaluate the accuracy of their results.

Isolate bacteria and other microorganism cultures for future study.

Classify microorganisms found in collected specimens for future reference.

Monitor the effects of microorganisms on animals, plants and the environment.

Research the findings of other scientists and attend conferences to stay up-to-date.

Publish research papers and technical reports of your findings.

Present findings to other scientists, engineers, executives and the public.

2008- 2016 Program Manager for SLMTA,

Federal prison commission Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Responsibility:

Plan, organize, lead, and control Strengthening Lab Management Towards Accreditation Program

Ensures development of detailed implementation plans of the program

Identify acute customer problems of the police force through small survey

Prioritize the problems, prepare detailed proposal, and facilitate the environment for effective Implementation of SLMTA activities

Develop and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the organization.

Prepare discussion sessions, workshops in collaboration with University of California Santiago Ethiopia(UCSD-E) to bring good understanding Strengthening Lab Management Towards Accreditation Program

Ensures that the implementation of the program and resources (human, financial and material resources) utilization are in compliance with government and implementing organization’s policies, guidelines, rules and regulations.

Ensures timely implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities.

Develop TOR for regular and short term training programs

Prepare educational Materials(guide lines, Manual, curriculum, and module)

Arrange Evaluative Workshops, invite experts from different organization, moderate the session and make the environment very convent to provide their comment, Compile all the comments forwarded and provide it to the document producing team

Ensure all the comments Being Incorporated and get corrected

Present the final version of the documents to Health service directorate Director, for approval

Prepare and facilitate Workshops in the common police Health problems and create awareness raising session

Plan and participate in endemic disease prevention and control activities

Actively participates and facilitates coordination, networking and experience sharing meetings, workshops or forums that contribute to effective harmonization and synergic effect of program interventions.

Develop reports submitted to the Health service directorate Director, other governmental body and headquarter offices as per agreed reporting format and set reporting due dates.

2008 – 2011 Quality Control Officers

Federal poison General Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Responsibility:

Establishes, coordinates, and monitors the laboratory quality assurance program.

Implement measures to motivate staff to improve quality of work and productivity (e.g., training, job rotation, employee of the month, thank-you letter, etc.)

Develop and implement lab improvement plans based on best practices and feedback from staff, patients, customers, quality indicators, and external assessment

Prepare quality indicators (TAT, rejected specimens, stock outs, etc.) selected, tracked, and reviewed regularly to monitor laboratory performance and identify potential quality improvement activities

Plans, develops, and implements quality assurance programs for Laboratory staff, Develop and implement a coordinated applied program for laboratory quality assurance; write clear and concise reports; work with a variety of supervisors to plan,

Actively participate in Hospital ART meeting that held weekly in regular base

Develop laboratory manual, Guideline, SOPs, Job aids

Review test records and findings promptly to ensure accuracy and timely release of test results

Consult with clients regarding specimen quality, test results and findings in a professional manner and ensure each issue is resolved promptly and documented appropriately

Ensure that SOP are read and understood by staff

Assure proper record retention, rotation to storage, and disposal according to protocol

Prepare and implement graphical tools (charts and graphs) used to communicate quality findings and identify trends

ensure the laboratory participate in a Proficiency Testing (PT) scheme or inter-laboratory comparison

receive blind external quality control samples that sent from EHNRI,store it properly,distribute to the corresponding unit(Clinical Chemistry, haematology,CD4,Serology,bacteriology ..) for quality assessment evaluation, collect analyses result, check for consistency, compile all unit reports properly,then send the sample result to assessing Body(EHNRI)

based on the External Quality feedbacks, identify and fill the gaps along with the remaining staff

Design workflow for optimal productivity and ensure appropriate physical work environment for testing

prepare work schedules show task assignments & coordination of work among lab staff

prioritize and assign work according to personnel skill level, workloads, and completion timeframe

Ensure that safety equipment is accessible and readily available(place safety equipment such as sharp box and PPE close to work station to encourage use)and ensure that waste is properly disposed

Review and sign maintenance logs to ensure regular preventive maintenance and timely repairs

Prepare competency assessment of staff (both new hires and existing staff

prepares and/or maintains computer programs for the compiling and statistical analysis of quality assurance data;;

Oversee the maintenance of material safety data sheet (MSDS) records on chemicals and compounds used by the laboratory and other divisions.

Coordinates or performs quality assurance system audits of laboratory

Performance using samples provided by regulatory agencies;

prepares or reviews the preparation of calibration standards and quality assurance

Check samples for internal laboratory use.

Makes recommendations for purchase of prepared reagents or for contracting out routine solution preparation

Monitors and maintains the laboratory quality assurance database; develops maintains, and reviews quality control charts; prepares or reviews the preparation of control limits, detection limits, and action levels for laboratory analyses.

2004- 2007 Laboratory Unit Coordinator,

Federal Police Referral Hospital,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Responsibility:

Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, serology, histology and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.

Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and nursing staff as a member of interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.

Review supplies and reagents needed at the workstation; update stockroom as needed

Ensure sufficient workstation logs are available for the next month; provide blank logs at the end of month

Observe other members and provide feedback and cross-train as needed;

Review and sign-off on all SOPs for the workstation and overall laboratory policies

Perform all daily maintenance on analyzer and document in log

Perform daily QC; verify acceptability and document

Perform assigned testing, validation, and interpretation

Perform, verify, and document calibration as needed

Troubleshoot and document corrective action on all invalid or discordant results

Store specimens in proper place and temperature; discard specimens that exceed retention time

Notify and document all panic values and record results in the log book

2002- 2003 Head Laboratory,

Federal Prison Administration Health Center,

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Responsibility:

Plan, organize, control and direct overall laboratory activities

Actively participate in the health center Management committee

Perform routine lab procedure in the areas of Hematology, Urinalysis, Parastology and serology. Including manual and semi automated procedure.

Supervising the quality control program of the department and supervised three to four employees.

Controlling and ordering lab reagent.

Participated in lab equipment and reagent purchasing decision and new meted evaluation

1999 – 2001 Laboratory Technicians,

Ayhuberhan higher clinic and Berhan Higher clinic

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Responsibility:

Perform routine lab procedure in the areas of Hematology, Urinalysis, Parastology and serology; including manual and semi automated procedure.

Collection of specimen, storing and disposing of, by applying universal precaution

2000-present Senay Medical Center

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Course Instructor:

2008 - 2009 Addis Ababa university, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

Skills

Analyses complex issues incisively and logical delivering practical solutions.

Ability to work as a team member with motivation and innovation.

Ability to work independently to achieve any responsibility.

Ability to work extended hours to meet goals and objectives.

Very good interpersonal, written, oral and communication skill

Maintenance of an atmosphere that encourages and rewards excellence

Ability to working together to achieve a common goal.

Ability to Listening to the response

Ability to Knowledge shared and information exchanged

Microsoft office, internet and other basic computer application.

IT: Familiar with Word, Excel and Windows,

SPSS,

Epi-Info,

STATA,

OPEN CODE,

STATA Transfer

Languages: English - Basic

Amharic – Mother tongue

Professional Membership:

Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association

Ethiopian Public health Laboratory Association

Addis Ababa Regional Medical Laboratory Association

Ethiopian Public Health Association

REFERENCES

Dr. Alamu Assagadom (MD,psychitrist) Health Directorate director of FPC

Tele 011*******

Email: **************@*****.***

Ismael Ahmed (BSc, MPH PhD) of US embassy National HIV program focal

Cell phone +251*********

Email: ***************@*****.***

Mentesenot Yemere (BSc, MPH )

Cell phone +251*********

Email: *************@*****.***

Zelalem Melese (Bsc, Msc) Clinton foundation

-(+251) -91-176-88-60

Email: *********@*****.***

Declaration

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, these data correctly describe my qualifications, my experience, and me.

Henock Abayineh Date: July /2023

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