Detail-Oriented Data Processing Clerk Candidate

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I. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION

o NAMES; AHISHAKIYE SAMUEL

o SEX: MALE

o DATE OF BIRTH: 27/05/2002

o TELEPHONE; +250*********

o EMAIL ADDRESS; *******************@*****.***

o NATIONALITY; Rwandan

II. EDUCATION BACKGROUND

o 2023-2027: BACHELOR OF HONOURS IN BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

o 2019-2022: ADVANCED LEVEL IN SCIENCES, MCB (MATHEMATICS, CHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGY) AT SAINT PAUL II KIZIGURO SECONDARY SCHOOL.

o 2016-2018: ORDINARY LEVEL AT GS RUTOMA

o 2008-2015: PRIMARY SCHOOL AT GS RUTOMA

III. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OCTOBER 2022 TO NOVEMBER 2023, A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AT SAINT PAUL II KIZIGURO SECONDARY SCHOOL, RWANDA.

During this whole year, I worked as a substitute full-time teacher of several subjects in different periods. In the first months, I started teaching Mathematics and Subsidiary Mathematics in secondary 1,2, 4, and 5, respectively. In the next months, I continued teaching Entrepreneurship in secondary 6. At the end of my employment, I taught Information, Communication, and Technology in secondary 5 and 6. During my teaching periods, I had the following responsibilities;

1. Preparing detailed lesson plans and instructional materials aligned with the curriculum. 2. Delivering lessons in an engaging and student-centred manner to enhance understanding.

3. Designing and administering tests, assignments, and examinations to assess learning outcomes.

4. Providing timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.

5. Guiding students in making informed choices about subject combinations and career paths.

6. Monitoring individual and class performance to identify and address learning gaps. 7. Offering remedial lessons and extra support for struggling learners. 8. Organizing and participating in co-curricular activities to foster holistic student development.

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9. Introducing students to essential digital and computer skills to prepare them for technological demands.

10. Maintaining accurate academic records and reporting progress to the school administration

AUGUST 2023 TO PRESENT, REGIONAL AMBASSADOR AT THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MATH CHALLENGE

I volunteer at IYMC, which is an organisation based in India. It prepares a mathematics competition every year to sharpen and improve the mathematical skills of the students. My many responsibilities are listed below:

1. Promoted the International Youth Math Challenge (IYMC) through social media, email, WhatsApp, and other communication channels. 2. Encouraged students, classmates, and peers to participate in IYMC and develop their interest in mathematics.

3. Shared IYMC information with teachers, school coordinators, and educational institutions to increase awareness.

4. Supported outreach activities by sharing promotional materials and informing schools, student groups, and community networks about the competition. 5. Represented IYMC as a regional ambassador, helping connect interested students with competition information and participation opportunities.

NOVEMBER 2024 TO NOVEMBER 2025, REGIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR EAST AFRICA UNDER AFRICAN UNION STUDENTS’ PLATFORM, AUSP Under the African Union Students’ Platform Internationals, I serve as the regional deputy director for East Africa, where I ensure the following responsibilities are met; 1. I ensure that the President is well represented in the respective jurisdictions. 2. I develop an in-depth understanding, effective communication, and overall support of the organization's strategies and priorities within the region. 3. I translate organizational strategies into achievable division plans and execute successful Implementation in the region.

4. I lead several donor conversations, grant writing, and fundraising activities in a given country.

5. I’m an expert in all areas of your office and provide recommendations for improving work practices.

6. I oversee country leaders in a defined region by maintaining direct contact and facilitating day-to-day decision-making when required. 7. I’m an active participant in national and regional meetings. 8. I’m responsible for conducting the regional self-evaluation, providing constructive input and personal perspectives on time, as required. Page 3 of 9

MAY 2024 TO PRESENT, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PRAKSION INSTITUTE

During the aforementioned period, I initiated an initiative aimed at supporting and helping our secondary school students, starting with three programs: Annual Rewards, Secondary School Mentorship, and Village Debate programs. I called up several university fellows to join me and then redefined our initiative into an organisation that supports health and education, with the current program of supporting rural areas' laboratories to enhance their services and strengthen the healthcare systems. So, as the founder and executive director, these are some of my responsibilities; To coordinate my team towards planning and achieving what we ought to achieve on time, leading the team meetings and representing the organisation at all levels, making arrangements and engaging with potential sponsors for partnership, and many other roles of the Executive Director.

JUNE TO AUGUST 2025, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN AT KABGAYI LEVEL II TEACHING HOSPITAL

As part of my academic program, during the aforementioned period, I attended clinical practice at KABGAYI LEVEL 2 TEACHING HOSPITAL in the laboratory department, where I gained several field insights, and I achieved a lot professionally during the period. There were almost six units: Clinical Haematology and Immuno-serology, Mycobacteriology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Phlebotomy, and Reception. These were some of the responsibilities;

1. Collected and processed patient samples (blood, sputum, urine, stool, swabs) following biosafety and quality standards.

2. Performed routine hematological tests (CBC, ESR, peripheral smears, coagulation profiles) and assisted in the interpretation of results.

3. Conducted immune-serology assays (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, and pregnancy tests) using rapid and automated methods.

4. Carried out microbiological procedures, including culture, Gram staining, biochemical tests, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

5. Participated in Mycobacteriology testing, including sputum smear microscopy and GeneXpert MTB/RIF for TB diagnosis.

6. Assisted in biochemical investigations, such as liver function, kidney function, lipid profile, and glucose tests using automated analysers.

7. Supported molecular biology procedures, including PCR sample preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and result documentation.

8. Performed safe and efficient phlebotomy, ensuring proper patient identification, labelling, and sample preservation.

9. Maintained accurate laboratory records and reports, ensuring timely communication of critical results to clinicians.

10. Handled reception duties, including patient registration, data entry, and guiding patients through laboratory procedures

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NOVEMBER 2025 TO PRESENT, REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR CENTRAL AFRICA REGION UNDER AFRICAN UNION STUDENTS’ PLATFORM, AUSP. As a Regional Director, I’m entrusted with the responsibility of providing leadership, representation, and strategic coordination of AUSP activities within your designated region. In the execution of my mandate, I’m accountable to the President and the central leadership of the Platform. My roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. To represent the President of the African Union Students’ Platform within my respective regional jurisdiction and act on delegated authority where applicable. 2. To develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s strategies, priorities, and policies, and to effectively communicate and support their implementation within the region.

3. To translate organizational strategies into practical, achievable regional plans and ensure their successful execution.

4. To lead donor engagement, grant writing, and fundraising initiatives within the region, in alignment with the organization’s financial and development goals. 5. To demonstrate expert knowledge of the functions of your office and provide informed recommendations aimed at improving operational efficiency and work practices. 6. To oversee, supervise, and support Country Directors and Country Representatives within the defined region, maintaining direct communication and facilitating day-to-day decision- making when required.

7. To actively participate in national and regional meetings, forums, and engagements relevant to the work of the Platform.

8. To conduct periodic regional self-evaluations to assess performance, impact, and areas requiring improvement.

9. To provide constructive input, professional advice, and personal perspectives to the senior leadership in a timely and responsible manner.

10. To serve as the official voice and representative of the African Union Students’ Platform at the regional level.

11. To prepare and submit monthly progress reports to the Office of the President, including an assessment of achievements, challenges, and proposed solutions within the region.

MAY TO JULY 2026, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN AT RWANDA MILITARY HOSPITAL

1. Blood Transfusion: Assisted with blood grouping, compatibility testing, and safe blood handling, developing skills in transfusion safety and quality control. 2. Molecular Biology: Supported molecular diagnostic procedures, learning nucleic acid testing techniques and contamination prevention.

3. Anatomical Pathology: Assisted with specimen preparation and processing, gaining skills in tissue handling and histopathological workflow. 4. Hematology: Performed routine hematological tests, including complete blood counts, and developed skills in blood film preparation and microscopic examination. Page 5 of 9

5. Phlebotomy: Collected venous blood samples using appropriate techniques, strengthening patient identification, specimen labeling, and infection prevention. 6. Sample Collection and Processing: Received, labeled, sorted, and prepared specimens, ensuring proper handling and sample traceability.

7. Clinical Biochemistry: Assisted with biochemical analyses, developing skills in equipment operation, reagent handling, and result verification. 8. Immuno-serology: Supported serological testing, learning antigen–antibody principles and the interpretation of laboratory results.

9. Parasitology: Examined specimens for parasites, developing skills in microscopy, parasite identification, and diagnostic reporting. 10. Bacteriology: Assisted with bacterial culture, staining, and identification, gaining experience in antimicrobial susceptibility testing. 11. Microbiology, Tuberculosis (TB): Supported TB diagnostic workflows, learning specimen processing, biosafety practices, and interpretation of relevant diagnostic results.

12. Quality Assurance: Participated in internal quality control procedures, strengthening accuracy, documentation, and adherence to laboratory standard operating procedures. 13. Biosafety and Infection Prevention: Applied personal protective equipment requirements, safe specimen handling, and appropriate waste disposal practices. 14. Laboratory Documentation: Recorded and organized laboratory data, strengthening attention to detail, confidentiality, and compliance with laboratory procedures.

AUGUST TO OCTOBER 2026, ACCOUNT MANAGER AT AFRICA HEALTH TECH SUMMIT (AHTS) 2026 BY DALA GROUP AFRICA IN KIGALI, RWANDA. 1. Managed partner relationships for the Africa HealthTech Summit 2026, serving as a point of contact between assigned partners and the summit organizing team. Through this, I have worked very closely with organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, PharmAccess, Village Reach, and RSSB. 2. Coordinated partner participation by tracking session requirements, supporting speaker coordination, and following up on delegate registration. 3. Managed partner communication and documentation, including session briefs, speaker information, organizational profiles, and branding materials. 4. Coordinated event-related logistics and followed up on outstanding requirements to support timely preparation and partner participation.

5. Monitored partner deliverables, deadlines, and pending actions, communicating updates and escalating time-sensitive issues when necessary.

6. Collaborated with the organizing team and external stakeholders to support the delivery of a continental health technology summit focused on digital health innovation and integrated health systems.

IV. SKILLS ACQUIRED

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i. I have studied and acquired skills in the integrated approach to management of non- communicable diseases in primary healthcare, a course prepared and delivered by the WHO (World Health Organization).

ii. I have attended the Youth to Business Program organized by AIESEC in Rwanda and endorsed by The Commonwealth Year of Youth. They acknowledged and celebrated our dedication to innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development. This program took almost 1 month.

iii. I have completed 6 months of digital business training and coaching, a program prepared and delivered by Digital Opportunity Trust Rwanda. iv. I have acquired teaching and student management skills from my one year of teaching in secondary school

v. I have studied and acquired the founder’s skills from the ALX Venture Founders Academy

vi. I have completed a course named ‘’ AI career essentials, a course prepared and delivered by ALX Rwanda

vii. I have studied and acquired basic project management skills from a course that was prepared and delivered by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation viii. I have completed a computer program called Operation Microsoft Workshop’’ prepared and delivered to my Rwanda medical association students in partnership with ALX.

ix. I have completed the EF SET certificate and earned level C1, certified advanced level in English speaking

x. I have participated in the leadership and personal growth movement program prepared and delivered by ‘’ BEYOND SUCCESS’’ of DR John C. Maxwell xi. I have acquired leadership qualities from my roles as a regional director at AUSP and a regional ambassador at IYMC

xii. I have also acquired good communication skills, interpersonal conflict-solving, and a high level of problem understanding and solving. xiii. I have completed the AI-Integrated leadership program, a first cohort program designed and delivered by the Aspire Institute from February to April 2026. I have developed and built different essential workplace skills, from communication and negotiation to AI-informed decision-making and strategic planning. Page 7 of 9

xiv. I have successfully participated in the 7th Edition of the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab Hackathon, Building High-Value Health Systems Leveraging AI

(April 10 & 11), with certification. This was a two-day program designed and implemented by the African Innovators’ Society in partnership with Harvard University and Carnegie Mellon University Africa.

xv. I have completed research ethics online training (version 2) with certification, a program that is designed and delivered by the Global Health Network in partnership with the World Health Organisation.

xvi. I have completed a plagiarism course with the primary level certificate for undergraduate college students; a course that is designed and delivered by INDIAN UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON, A school of education that prepares educators, advances knowledge, and improves education.

xvii. I have completed a 3-month program with certification in social innovation and entrepreneurship; a youth-focused program designed and delivered by the Jesuit Urumuri Centre, Rwanda.

xviii. I have completed the course on using SPSS, which is a statistical package for social science. I have developed powerful data management skills and advanced statistical analysis widely used in research, health, and education, to analyse and visualize complex datasets. It is a course that is designed and delivered by the University of Rwanda.

xix. I have completed a course on qualitative and evaluation research, plus general research methodologies, including study design and scientific data presentation. This is a course that is also designed and delivered by the University of Rwanda. xx. I have completed several self-paced courses learning R programming for epidemiology, Python, and Linux/Unix (Terminal).

xxi. I have completed a 3-month professional development program integrating artificial intelligence with leadership and workplace skills. Developed knowledge of responsible AI use, AI-informed decision-making, strategic problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, and time management, with an emphasis on applying these competencies to real-world challenges. This is a program designed and delivered by the Aspire institute xxii. In recent days, I have completed three courses: Business Model Canvas for Agribusinesses, Climate Smart Agribusiness: Adaptation, and Creating an Page 8 of 9

Investment-Ready Agribusiness. Those courses are designed and delivered by GIZ

(Deutsche Gesellsohaftfur Internationale Zusammenarbeit), Agri-Business Facility for Africa, and Atingi in partnership with German Cooperation Deutsche Zusammenarbeit, co-founded by the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States.

xxiii. I completed a four-month leadership development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to contribute to global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), strengthening my understanding of AMR leadership and the importance of collaborative approaches to addressing this global public health challenge. A program designed and delivered by ReAct Africa. xxiv. Currently, I am taking a course in cold-chain for global health at Rubirizi Campus, which is a course that is designed and delivered by the African Centre of Excellence for sustainable cooling and cold-chain in partnership with the University of Rwanda, the University of Birmingham, and so many others. V. LANGUAGE SPOKEN

Language Reading Speaking Listening Writing

English Very excellent Very excellent Excellent Very excellent Kinyarwanda Very excellent Very excellent Very excellent Very excellent Chinese Fair Fair Fair Fair

VI. HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

i. I enjoy exploring and learning new things that would greatly help me improve my academic development and satisfy my scientific curiosity.

ii. I love reading books, with a particular interest in books that contribute significant knowledge to my academic advancement and personal development. iii. I like to follow the Pan-Africanism discussions and Africa’s future according to Agenda 63. iv. I love and have a great interest in studying the philosophy of community health v. I love and do muscle exercises

VII. REFEREES

1. NAME: Captain UWAMAHORO ALICE, Medical Laboratory Scientist at Rwanda Military Hospital. Telephone: +250*********, and Email address: **********@*****.*** 2. NAME: MR NSENGIYUMVA EMMANUEL, Assistant Lecturer at the University of Rwanda. Telephone: +250-***-***-***, and Email address: *.***********@**.**.** Page 9 of 9

3. NAME: MR NDORI DAMIEN, A biology teacher and PHD student at the University of Tanzania. Telephone: +250*********, and email address: ***********@*****.*** I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Samuel AHISHAKIYE

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