Clinical Lab Medical Officer

Shekira A. François, M. Sc. 242-***-**** **********@*******.***

Biological Professional

Summary of Qualifications

Strong leadership acumen in government and clinical lab settings and possesses exceptional analytical decision making and problem-solving skills; exceptional communicator who can articulate complex concepts to diverse groups.

CAREER HISTORY & HIGHLIGHTS

MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

PROJECT OFFICER II - PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES March 2023 – Present

•Operated under National Programs out of the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

•Developed and drafted National policies along with the Maternal and Child Health Unit

1.National Breastfeeding Policy

2.National Adolescent Health Policy

3.National Cervical Cancer Control Strategy

•Operated with the Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Campaign under the office of the CMO

1.Responsible for the operative planning and implementation

2.Apart of the Multisectoral Coordinating Group, which organizes systems and processes to achieve coordinated, effective action on AMR

3.Co-chair to the Communication, Awareness And Education Technical Working Group (TWG)

4.Apart of the Surveillance And Laboratory Capacity Development TWG

•Managed and coordinated the planning and execution of assigned projects, ensuring that all project goals are carried out or completed in a timely manner

•Collected and analyzed data, worked closely with various teams and departments and assisted focal points in any duties as required

•Developed and implemented detailed project work plans, produced biweekly status reports and presented results to executive team or stakeholders

•Stayed current with laws and regulations within industry and across various sectors

OAKTREE MEDICAL CENTER

LABORATORY TECH July 2021 – April 2022

•Directed and trained other technologist on board and incoming staff on the various methods used, day to day operations and policies.

•Operating multiple molecular amplification test: Molbio Truenat® SARS CoV-2 & COVID-19, Primer Design Genesig COVID-19, r-biopharm RIDA®GENE SARS CoV2, BGI Genomics & Atila BioSystems iAMP-COVID-19.

•Operated Molbio Trueprep® AUTO cartridge and MGISP-NE32 for COVID-19 extractions.

•Operated Molbio Truelab® Quattro Real Time Quantitative micro PCR Analyzer; Azura Genomics MyGo Mini S & MyGo Pro ESR real-time PCR for analyzes.

•Each testing method is a multiplex real-time RT-PCR for the direct quantitative detection of coronavirus (SARSCoV-2) RNA from human throat and nasopharyngeal swabs from individuals with symptoms of the respiratory infection.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES Jacksonville, FL

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II November 2019 – August 2020

•Promoted to a key role as a member of the laboratory team that specializes in all laboratory processes for procedures in the HIV department.

•Focused on each patient sample and ensured the highest accuracy levels for sample integrity, as well as for overall patient quality care.

•Performed Geenius™ HIV 1/2 Confirmatory Assay test, which utilizes immobilized antigens for the detection of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in serum, plasma or whole blood specimens

•Operated BD FACSCountTM provided absolute and percentage results of CD4 T lymphocytes to stage progression of HIV/AIDS, to evaluate effectiveness of therapy in a wide range of laboratory settings.

•Operated Abbott m2000 RealTime System, which provides proven accuracy, for reliable and accurate subtype and genotype detection, in addition to viral count of the HIV virus once detected.

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST I August 2019 – November 2019

•Performed full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic and hematologic laboratory procedures; managed specimen database and logged on tests properly

•Performed troubleshooting on laboratory instruments without the assistance of a Clinical Field Service Engineer, decreasing overall downtime and improving patient satisfaction.

•Examined cultures referred for identification using molecular-based and biochemical techniques; operated am ARCHITECT i2000SR immunoassay analyzer machine, a two-step immunoassay to determine the presence of HIV-1 p24 antigen, antibodies to HIV-1 (group M & group O), & antibodies to HIV-2 in human serum or plasma

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY Jacksonville, FL

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR January 2020 – April 2020

•Planned, prepared, and conducted undergraduate courses in Biology (BIOL222L-106Z & BIOL222L-108Z) for nursing students; taught laboratory skills including various techniques, terminology, equipment, and supplies.

•Incorporated higher-level learning and assisted the students to develop information literacy regarding culture media, differentiate, isolate and identify bacteria, and other microorganisms.

•Developed and managed the class syllabus and ensuring that the syllabus meets department and university standards.

ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE Orange Park, FL

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR July 2018 – December 2018

•Developed educational objectives and measurable goals for student comprehension in the classroom for a Biology curriculum; planned, created, and delivered lectures and presentations on Biology.

•Created syllabi based on the department's teaching requirements which involved projects, student participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.

•Reviewed and assigned grades for students on a weekly basis and reported student learning to departmental leadership and peers.

ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY Normal, AL

GRADUATE RESEARCHER January 2016 – May 2017

•Executed, designed, and facilitated a study “Metabolic Activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus mitis & Streptococcus mutans biofilms treated with mouthwash & Moringa oleifera formulations” in laboratory conditions.

•Performed chemical analysis on Moringa oleifera (medicinal plant) and assessed this plant and compared to commercial mouthwash with bacteria commonly found in the oral cavity.

•Performed chemical analysis on the plant and conducted metabolic test on the microbes used in the study; completed literature review for Research Methodologies and presented study findings to colleagues and professors.

ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY Normal, AL

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT September 2015 – May 2016

•Designed, planned, and assisted with several research projects and investigations in the Biology Lab that are associated with graduate studies in Biology.

•Held regular office hours to advise students and mentored undergraduate research students to ensure proper understanding of concepts and completion of assigned experiments.

•Led classroom instruction, conducted 4 hours of in person instruction in the classroom and served as a resource to students; posted materials in “Blackboard” and respond to students' questions posed verbally and electronically.

COCA COLA/CARIBBEAN BOTTLING COMPANY LTD Nassau, BA

QUALITY CONTROL INTERIM-SUPERVISOR May 2015 – July 2015

•Received a performance-based promotion to a leadership role and delivered actionable oversight and execution to the organization’s quality control function.

•Coached, developed, mentored, and managed a staff of 15; created staff schedules; qualified candidates, conducted interviews and made decisions; educated team members in 1:1 and group settings on best practices and SOP’s.

•Delivered inspections of materials and products and ensured adherence to established standards of quality in correspondence to company policy (ISO & GMPS).

•Maintained an improved record keeping system for quality checks and calibrations, as well as internal quality audits; engaged with senior management and made recommendations on products based on quality audit results.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT & LABORATORY TECHNICIAN October 2014 – May 2015

•Drove the Quality Assurance process; prepared, reviewed, and ensured that units being produced adhered to all established quality standards and practices.

•Conducted QA testing in a laboratory environment; drawled samples of product in 3-hour intervals and completed various tests on the product; maintained laboratory testing equipment through routine maintenance and repair.

•Partnered with QA leadership to prepare, develop, and deliver training manuals and quality guidelines that were utilized by staff to ensure product quality practices.

Education, Certificates & Licensure

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biology May 2017 Data for Effective Policy Making Jul 2023 Public Health Technician (Microbiology) Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University (AAMU) Normal, AL Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Graduated with a concentration in Microbiology and 4.0/4.0 GPA

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology May 2014 Project Management for Development Apr 2023

The College of The Bahamas Nassau, BA Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Graduated with a minor in Chemistry

Contact this candidate