Quality Control Public Health
Resume:
LAMECK .A. ONSINYO
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BSc, Medical MICROBIOLOGY
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Administration
Laboratory tests, analysis, and protocols
Management
Research
Quality Control
Project Management and Evaluation
Program Development/Implementation
Grant Proposal Writing and fundraising.
Strategic Planning
OBJECTIVE
To make a positive contribution toward meeting organizational goals and objectives.
EXPERIENCE.
a)Ability to conduct chemical, biological, and engineering measurement/testing for standards development, product conformity assessment, product certification, and industry applications to ascertain product characteristics and conformance to legal, statutory, and contractual requirements
b)Ability to perform homogeneity, stability, selectivity, sensitivity, specificity, ruggedness, trueness, linearity, precision, matrix effects, and measurement uncertainty studies to establish test methods performance characteristics.
c)Ability to Participate in the Development, monitoring, and Evaluation of proficiency test materials and House Reference Materials (HRMS) by performing homogeneity, stability, repeatability, and reproducibility studies on acquired test items to establish reference values for proficiency test materials.
d)Ability to Verify the correctness of test results by counter-checking raw data and validate results and forwards for approval
e)Ability to maintain stock level for chemicals, reagents, glassware and equipment, and other consumables by; developing specifications, evaluation, and inspection to ensure seamless provision of laboratory services
f)Ability to implement the quality management system based on ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 to attain process efficiency, continual improvement and facilitate trade.
g)Ability to perform scheduled in-house maintenance, calibration, and intermediate checks on assigned equipment to maintain the accuracy of measurements.
h)Ability to develop competence by training laboratory personnel on; Test methods, good laboratory practice; equipment handling, maintenance, and operation; and quality control programs to ensure business continuity.
i)Ability to prepare individual weekly and monthly performance reports highlighting compliance to set targets
j)Ability to implement and provide input in the review of the laboratory quality systems.
k)Ability to plan, and implement individual training programs as approved by laboratory management to ensure systematic personal development and delivery of testing services
l)Ability to perform assigned technical tasks in test method development
m)Able to provide expert advice to the legal department in court cases involving testing issues.
n)Able to give recommendations on equipment, chemicals, and reagents required for testing including designing simple modifications and fixtures to facilitate performance of tests.
o)Ability to apply good laboratory practices according to established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislations such Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2007 to ensure safe work practices. Able to perform proficiency testing/inter-laboratory comparisons organized in the division. as a quality assurance and control measure to ensure validity of results.
p)Able to provide technical advisory services on product specifications and test methods in developing national, regional, and international product standards.
q)Able to perform laboratory assessments and technical and system audits, review audit findings, and develop and implement corrective/improvement action plans in the section.
r)Able to participate as a technical officer in key comparisons and pilot studies in chemical, biological, and engineering measurements.
s)Ability to monitor assigned equipment performance and maintenance.
t)Served as the Dean of Students, registration, and planning in Kenya Institute of Public Health in Collaboration with GRETSA UNIVERSITY.
u)Served as the capacity building Officer in Providence Whole Care International.
v)Served as a volunteer assistant research officer at KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (KEMRI)
w)Served as a volunteer assistant research officer in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT-KENYA. (USAMRU)Waltereed project.
Work Experience
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
–While in KEMRI- Center for Virus Research, I acquired knowledge and skills on the scientific application of technology for biomedical research, surveillance of Viral diseases, and the use of molecular epidemiology to monitor disease transmission pathways
While in KEMRI Centre for Virus Research ( CVR ) HIV laboratory in the early infant diagnosis program(E I D) I underwent rigorous training in:-
.Pediatrics HIV diagnosis in early infant using Roche Amplicor HIV- DNA Polymerase Chain reaction ( PCR Kit )
Viral load procedures with the use of Easy Q Nuclisens Kit, Based on Boom chemistry and principle of NASBA(Nucleic acid Sequence Based Amplification)
Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) separation for further research process.
General routine laboratory work,
Molecular biology techniques, used in day-to-day work at the HIV Laboratory.
Immunological and Clinical Diagnostic Assays, among others.
Able to collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, Verify, record, and report lab results on all performed tests.
Able to ensure compliance with government requirements, hospital policies, and laboratory procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment, instruments, and work area.
Key Contributions:
Operated and calibrated an assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests.
Performed stat and routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.
Maintained lab equipment and troubleshot/resolved instrument problems.
Quickly mastered Meditech systems
Executed and analyzed tests in areas including chemistry, urinalysis, serology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating disease.
Competent in concepts of application of science and technology for biomedical research, surveillance of viral diseases, and the use of molecular epidemiology to monitor disease transmission pathways.
Consistently commended for the timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special laboratory assays of patient specimens (including blood and other body fluids, skin scrapings, and surgical specimens).
Ensured test result validity before recording/reporting results, earning a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists, and nursing staff as a member of the interdisciplinary team focused on providing exemplary quality of care.
Evaluated quality control within the laboratory using standard laboratory test and measurement controls, and maintained compliance with safety and risk-management guidelines.
OTHER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
x)Experienced with QA release functions including batch record review, document control systems, and raw material / finished product sampling, testing, and release.
• Performs employee appraisals, reviews, goal setting, and profiles as outlined in the performance review program.
Clinical Training:
Kenya Medical Research Institute- Centre for Virus Research.
Completed 6-month clinical training program in the Microbiology and virology Departments.
Certifications:
HTS Counselor supervision -NASCOP
ART Adherence counseling -NASCOP
QQUALIFICATIONS
Jomokenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, (BSc.) Medical Microbiology;
Specialty: Medical microbiology.
Second Class Honors
REFEREES
Mr. Joel Lutomiah Mr. James Gikunda Prof.Obonyo
KEMRI (USAMRU). KEMRI Head Quarters. KEMRI. (Kisumu)
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