James Alinafe Ng'ombe
Blantyre
Summary
Versatile and professional Pharmacist skilled in patient care, pharmaceutical analysis, and focused medical research. Committed to collaborative work and contributing to societal well-being. Meticulous researcher with a multidisciplinary vision, adept at meeting institutional targets. Recognized for creative research development and partnership building. Capable of presenting technical information effectively to graduate students, fostering productivity and achievement. Dedicated to integrating expertise and creativity for impactful contributions to healthcare and the scientific community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Officer
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
Blantyre
01.2023 - Current
- Advanced ongoing manuscripts on topics like sigmoid volvulus, obstructive jaundice, and organ donation/transplantation, demonstrating expertise in preparing impactful research articles. Contributed comprehensive insights to medical field through active participation in diverse research projects.
- Assisted in securing $10,000 grant for UJMT LAUNCH Fogarty Global Health Fellows programme, showcasing essential support for successful grant applications. Demonstrated commitment to global health initiatives, expanding impact beyond research.
- Developed short course for burns unit nurses, focusing on research methodology and navigating research papers, highlighting commitment to knowledge dissemination and enhancing healthcare practices. Exemplified role as educator, contributing to development of research skills among healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated Research Proposal and Manuscript Writing Workshop, fostering student exchange between Kamuzu University of Health Sciences and St Paul's University in Kenya.
Lab Assistant
Qlife Holding AB
Copenhagen
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Pioneered COVID-19 diagnosis for athletes in Nordic countries using molecular diagnostics (RT-PCR), ensuring timely and accurate identification of cases.
- Played pivotal role in reporting and compiling data from RT-PCR tests, contributing essential information for development of home assay tests for COVID-19.
- Provided crucial support to assay development team and testing centre, contributing to seamless execution of COVID-19 testing initiatives.
Business Assistant
Jhango Publishers Ltd
Blantyre
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented new marketing plans and defined a new strategy led to break into primary school books market
- Assisted in collaboration with Airtel (Telecommunications company) and Jhango Publishers to digitize some of Jhango's secondary school books to provide better access to students.
Pharmacist
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Improved upon inventory management system for medications of different wards, reducing number of drugs expiring 22%
- Assisted in updating and improvement of antibiotic prescribing protocols that helped reduce over-prescribing by 17%.
Education
MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences -
University of Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark02.2022
Bachelors of Pharmacy (Honours) -
College of Medicine, University of Malawi
Blantyre, Malawi06.2016
Skills
- Teamwork
- Healthcare management
- Pharmaceutical care
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- ChemDraw and MestreNova
- Research Protocols
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis
Certification
Project Management in Global Health Training : June - September 2023
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Squash
- Editing short stories and novels
- Video games
- Writing short stories
- Reading literature and philosophy
- Board games
References
Wakisa Mulwafu, Associate Professor and Dean of Medicine and Oral Health,
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Private Bag 360
Chichiri, Blantyre
+265 999 62 57 34
wmulwafu@kuhes.ac.mw
Fanuel Lampiao, Professor at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences,
Private Bag 360
Chichiri, Blantyre
+265 995 48 27 13
flampiao@kuhes.ac.mw
Adamson S. Muula, Professor and Head of Community & Environmental Health,
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Private Bag 360
Chichiri, Blantyre
+265 884 23 34 86
amuula@kuhes.ac.mw
Timeline
Research Officer
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Lab Assistant
Qlife Holding AB
12.2020 - 07.2021
Business Assistant
Jhango Publishers Ltd
04.2018 - 07.2019
Pharmacist
Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital
12.2016 - 01.2018
MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences -
University of Copenhagen
Bachelors of Pharmacy (Honours) -
College of Medicine, University of Malawi
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