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FOSTER C. W. SENTALA
Biomedical Engineer
Lilongwe,Malawi
Summary
Experienced enthusiastic Biomedical engineer, eager to contribute to national and global medical engineering success through passion, hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of biomedical engineering duties and excellent execution of tasks. Motivated and quick to learn, grow and excel in biomedical engineering field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Part Time Lecturer
METI University
Lilongwe, Malawi
03.2022 - Current
- Acting Head of Department for Science and Computer Department
- Lecturer in more than 5 courses: Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Introduction to Computer, Computer Organization and Architecture, Teaching and Assessment Methods in Computer , and Computer Fundamentals and Emerging technologies
- Evaluating and revising lesson plans and course outlines to achieve student-centered learning
- Using face PowerPoint, zoom meeting and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Creating and designing assignments, quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Creating and modifying syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with stated course objectives
- Grading assignments, quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Ministry of Health _ Lilongwe DHO
Lilongwe, Malawi
06.2021 - Current
- Responsible for maintenance of all medical equipment in all health centers under Lilongwe DHO, including Bwaila Hospital
- Performing weekly equipment performance checks and carrying out planned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of medical equipment such as autoclaves, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, patient monitors, infant incubators, operating theater tables, radiant warmers, laundry machines and incinerators
- Conducted installation of new medical equipment such as autoclaves, laundry machines :1 Speed Queen washing machine and 2 dryers, infant incubators and incinerators
- Participated in installation of Liquid Oxygen plant at Kamuzu Central Hospital. Assisted in installation of oxygen pipes and in loading zeolite into adsorbers for PSA plant
- Recorded inventory of medical equipment available in all wards, for reference during planned preventive maintenance and curative maintenance
- Providing medical equipment user training to end users to ensure proper use and care of these equipment
- Troubleshooting and fixing general electrical faults in all Health centers under Lilongwe DHO
Biomedical Engineer
Lilongwe District Council
Lilongwe, Malawi
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided technical assessment, field appraisals, environmental and social safeguard screening of proposed projects in 10 health facilities e.g. Lemwe, Ndaula, Chilobwe Health centers etc.
- Prepared Bills Of Quantities for rehabilitation materials and for medical equipment
- Provided project technical supervision and monitoring
Research Assistant
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Lilongwe and Dedza, Malawi
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Collected data from households from 2 districts, Lilongwe and Dedza, on Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Used Survey android application for data collection
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Malawi University of Science and Technology
Thyolo, Malawi
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked in Malawi University of Science and Technology’s Design Studio in developing several devices in fighting against COVID-19 pandemic
- Developed devices such as ventilators, oxygen concentrator, disinfectant systems and coronavirus Biosensor
- Show-cased finished Biomedical products to, by then, Head of State, Prof Arthur Peter Munthalika
- Recorded documentary video with Times Television.
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Malawi University Of Business and Applied Sciences
Blantyre, Malawi
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked under Lemelson Summer Engineering Internship program in MUBAS Engineering Design Studio in collaboration with students from Rice University (USA), Dar Es Salam Institute of Technology (Tanzania), Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences and from Malawi University of Science and Technology
- Designed Biomedical related projects such as Neonatal Airway Suctioning model and Neonatal Temperature monitoring system
- Received training on how to use engineering design software like Solidworks, Inkscape, Laserworks, Autodesk Inventor, Ultimaker Cura and MatLab
- Received training on how to use engineering design equipment like 3D printers, Laser cutting machine, soldering irons etc.
- Set up and launched MUST design studio and assembled two 3D printers
Research Assistant
World Vision International
Liwonde, Malawi
07.2020 - 07.2020
- Worked as research assistant in data collection for Mbonechela Area Program MCV – mapping in Machinga district
- Gathered and arranged research data for more than 100 households within 10 days
- Collected research data through surveys and using android phones
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Malawi University of Science And Technology
Limbe, Malawi 09.2015 - 11.2020
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Zomba Catholic Secondary School
Zomba, Malawi 01.2010 - 07.2014
Junior Certificate Of Education -
Mitundu Secondary School
Lilongwe, Malawi 06.2011 - 07.2011
Primary School Leaving Certificate Of Education -
Bunda L.E.A School
Lilongwe, Malawi 01.2002 - 05.2009
Skills
Excellent skills in project management and implementation
Programming skills using C, Python and Arduino
High Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
Excellent communication skills in both English and Chichewa languagesStrong leadership skills and good association skills with people of all classes Very capable of working in teams
Excellent skills in designing using Solidworks and AutoCADEquipment Maintenance
Project Management
Affiliations
- Malawi Institute of Engineers
- Medical Council of Malawi
Software
AutoCad
Python programming
C programming
Laserworks & Inkscape
Ultimaker Cura
Arduino IDE
Certification
Technology Commercialization: from Lab to Market Entrepreneurship & Innovation Workshop
Hobbies
- Photography
- Playing football and volleyball
- Singing
- Playing piano
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Part Time Lecturer
METI University
03.2022 - Current
Biomedical Engineer
Lilongwe District Council
01.2022 - 05.2022
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Ministry of Health _ Lilongwe DHO
06.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources
09.2020 - 09.2020
Research Assistant
World Vision International
07.2020 - 07.2020
Technology Commercialization: from Lab to Market Entrepreneurship & Innovation Workshop
06-2020
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Malawi University of Science and Technology
05.2020 - 08.2020
Biomedical Engineering Intern
Malawi University Of Business and Applied Sciences
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering
Malawi University of Science And Technology
09.2015 - 11.2020
Junior Certificate Of Education -
Mitundu Secondary School
06.2011 - 07.2011
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Zomba Catholic Secondary School
01.2010 - 07.2014
Primary School Leaving Certificate Of Education -
Bunda L.E.A School
01.2002 - 05.2009