ODK
Gomezgani D. Mhango
Biomedical Scientists
Mangochi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced laboratory technologist with over 9 years of experience in medical diagnostics and health research projects. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Hardworking, reliable and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in any health-related position. Ready to help team achieve organizational goals. To seek and maintain full-time/part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills while offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
HIV Recency Site Coordinator
International Training Education Center For Health-Malawi
Mangochi
03.2022 - Current
- Trained, mentored and supported facility staff on recency standard operating procedures
- Facilitated integration of recency surveillance into routine HIV testing services
- Coordinated shipment of DBS samples for viral load and quality assurance
- Supported quality control activities at facility level
- Collected electronic data using tablets and phones with ODK forms
- Performed recency test kits and commodities inventory management to ensure availability and timely resupply
- Conducted quality improvement projects
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Covid-19 Seroprevalence Survey Enumerator
Public Health Institute of Malawi-PHIM
Dedza
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Participated in all trainings and orientations regarding data collection tools.
- Read enumeration area maps to identify sampled EAs.
- Conducted household listing and site sampling.
- Administer paper based or electronic based tools to study participants.
- Participated in pre-testing exercise of data collection tools.
- Explained study procedures to respondents to ensure that they understand process.
- Conducted interviews with respondents to collect information about their experiences with various services.
- Maintained confidentiality when collecting sensitive information such as health status.
- Recorded data from surveys or questionnaires on paper forms and computer or tablets for statistical analysis.
- Entered all paper-based data into relevant data entry templates.
- Conducted verbatim transcription for all qualitative information.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Laboratory Technologist
Ministry Of Health, Dedza District Hospital
Dedza
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Prepared and validated buffers and in-house reagents, calibrators and controls in advance of laboratory testing and analysis orders.
- Engaged in instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS, serving as primary operator of LC-MS/MS and reviewing QC and calibrator performance for assay integrity.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results to present to senior colleagues.
- Prioritized work assigned, maintained accurate records of work performed and initiated corrective action in case of defective records or inadequate care plans.
- Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical and human samples.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored body fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Performed high complexity testing by preparing specimens for analysis and maintaining assay quality.
- Prepared and examined specimens using variety of instruments, histologic and molecular diagnostic techniques.
- Analyzed clinical samples on medical laboratory equipment, resolving unusual data trends and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Laboratory Technician
Ministry Of Health, Dedza District Hospital
Dedza
05.2015 - 06.2021
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Functioned as primary data generator to record and calculate data and sign assay sheets.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
Laboratory Technician
Ministry Of Health, Zomba Central Hospital
Zomba
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Maintained consumables and glassware inventory by receiving and inventorying incoming shipments.
- Conducted analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Functioned as primary data generator to record and calculate data and sign assay sheets.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
- Prepared and assured accuracy of standards and reagents needed for analyses.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Steered process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Stored, transported and submitted urinalysis samples.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Prepared samples for shipping and disposed of bodily fluids in proper containers.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Prepared blood smears and determined levels of normalcy.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
Education
Degree In Biomedical Sciences - Health Sciences
Mzuzu University
Mzuzu 10.2018 - 12.2020
Diploma Biomedical Sciences - Health Sciences
Malawi College of Health Sciences
Lilongwe 10.2010 - 09.2013
Skills
Medical Records Management
Accomplishments
- Improved the quality of HIV recency data from 50% results documentation to 95% in 10 health facilities in Mangochi
- Helped Dedza district laboratory achieve 3 stars accreditation on quality management systems
- Successfully led a team of 6 enumerators in conducting a Covid-19 Seroprevalence survey at Dedza district
Affiliations
Malawi Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist
Software
Certification
Medical Council of Malawi
References
Fred Bangala
Lab advisor, CDC Malawi
US Embassy
Lilongwe 3
Cell: +265999 460 059
Email: uat5@cdc.gov
Mphatso Magugu
Laboratory Manager
Dedza District Hospital
P.O Box 136
Cell: +265 995 277 456
Email: mphagugs@gmail.com
Irack Munamie
Public Health Institute of Malawi
Lilongwe
Cell: +265 999 275 538
imanamie@gmail.com
Timeline
HIV Recency Site Coordinator
International Training Education Center For Health-Malawi
03.2022 - Current
Covid-19 Seroprevalence Survey Enumerator
Public Health Institute of Malawi-PHIM
12.2021 - 01.2023
Laboratory Technologist
Ministry Of Health, Dedza District Hospital
07.2021 - 02.2022
Degree In Biomedical Sciences - Health Sciences
Mzuzu University
10.2018 - 12.2020
Laboratory Technician
Ministry Of Health, Dedza District Hospital
05.2015 - 06.2021
Medical Council of Malawi
09-2014
Laboratory Technician
Ministry Of Health, Zomba Central Hospital
02.2014 - 04.2015
Diploma Biomedical Sciences - Health Sciences
Malawi College of Health Sciences
10.2010 - 09.2013
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