Elizabeth Kampamba, MLS (ASCP)
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Biomedical Scientist specializing in clinical diagnostics and biomedical research. Certified International Medical Laboratory Scientist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCPi) with registration number 26577. Awarded Commonwealth Masters Scholarship and Ministry of Science and Technology Postgraduate Scholarship for academic excellence. Expertise in laboratory techniques and data analysis, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Acting Senior Biomedical Scientist
National Heart Hospital
Lusaka
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Biosafety level 2/3 laboratory experience.
- Coordinated laboratory workflow, equipment maintenance, and calibration, addressing technical faults.
- Facilitated formulation of SOPs by applying COSHH assessments and ensuring quality assurance compliance.
- Prepared comprehensive reports and documentation for management review.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests on patient samples in Microbiology, Chemistry, Haematology, Blood Bank and Histopathology.
District Biomedical Scientist
Lundazi District Health Office
Lundazi
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Biosafety level 2 laboratory experience.
- Conducted rigorous laboratory tests to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.
- Investigated disease outbreaks by collecting samples and conducting surveys.
- Utilised expertise in Microbiology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Serology, and Haematology to enhance medical diagnoses.
- Collated test results for effective presentation to management.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Limulunga Rural Health Centre
Mongu
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinated an efficient courier system for laboratory samples across the district.
- Conducted complex laboratory tests to ensure accurate patient diagnoses.
- Facilitated sample collection through expert phlebotomy techniques.
- Supported community outreach programmes for health awareness and disease prevention.
- Stored, archived, and retrieved samples accurately, dispatching selected samples to referral laboratory as necessary.
Education
MSc - Medical Microbiology
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom 09.2024 -
PGDip - Tropical Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 02.2023 - 02.2024
BSc - Biomedical Sciences
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 06.2011 - 08.2017
O - Levels - GCSE
Ndeke High Secondary School
Kitwe, Zambia 01.2007 - 12.2009
Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Microbiology procedures
- Collaboration and networking
- Flow cytometry analysis
- Laboratory management
- Specimen handling, processing and storage
- Quality control and Quality assurance
- Fieldwork competence
- Data analysis tools including RStudio and GraphPad prism
Certification
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Certificate number: 26577
Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) registered and licensed Biomedical Scientist. Registration number: HPCZ/101/2/23/00535
Accomplishments
- 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholar in the UK
Selected to pursue MSc. Medical Microbiology tenable at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
- Ministry of Science and Technology Scholarship - 2023
Scholarship awarded to pursue Tropical Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis at the University of Zambia.
- Labour Day Award as Most Improved Employee of the Year 2022
National Heart Hospital
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
REFERENCES
Dr. Moustafa Alkhalaf
Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology
University of Manchester, School of Medical Sciences, M13 9PL, Manchester, United Kingdommoustafa.alissaalkhalaf@manchester.ac.uk
Dr. Chisoni Mumba
Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Studies
University of Zambia, School of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia.
cmumba@unza.zm | +260 977 717258
Timeline
MSc - Medical Microbiology
University of Manchester
09.2024 -
PGDip - Tropical Infectious Diseases and Zoonosis
University of Zambia
02.2023 - 02.2024
Acting Senior Biomedical Scientist
National Heart Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2024
District Biomedical Scientist
Lundazi District Health Office
03.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Limulunga Rural Health Centre
09.2018 - 02.2020
BSc - Biomedical Sciences
University of Zambia
06.2011 - 08.2017
O - Levels - GCSE
Ndeke High Secondary School
01.2007 - 12.2009
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