Joseph Akhimienmhonan
Newport,Newport
Summary
I am a detailed oriented individual with over 15 years of Practice in the Field of Medical Laboratory Science.. I have had trainings in the areas of Quality Management System, ISO 15189, Use and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment. As a Quality Manager, I recently led my Laboratory to a 4-star rating in a National Accreditation process. I am also good in examination of peripheral blood films as acclaimed by our proficiency testing results,
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director/ Biomedical Scientist
Asokoro District Hospital
Asokoro/Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
03.2019 - 02.2024
- Deputy head of Laboratory and Quality Manager
- DIrectly oversaw the team in charge of enforcing the implementation of ISO 15189 towards preparation for National Accreditation.
- Monthly and Annual collation of Financial and Technical data for Budgeting and Planning.
- Head of Haematology and Blood Bank workstation.
- Coordinated External Quality Assurance and Proficiency testing activities.
- Ensured Internal Quality control passes before samples are run across bench.
Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist
Gwarimpa General Hospital
Life Camp, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
11.2013 - 02.2019
- Was Focal person for Haematology And Blood Bank Workstations.
- Carried out ELISA for detection of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in donor blood units
- Internal Quality Control and LJ charting for Haematology analysers.
- Trouble shooting and appropriate documentation of IQC/PT failures.
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
Wuse General Hospital
Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
08.2008 - 11.2013
- Worked in The Haematology and Blood Bank workstation.
- Used different Haematology cell counters for Full Blood Count test.
- Ran IQC checks on equipment before use, documented results in the worksheet, and notified my supervisor for failures.
- Carried out Bleeding and Clotting time tests, Prothrombin time and Activated Partial Thromboplastin time test.
- Carried out Grouping and Crosmatching tests for compatibility between donor units and recipient samples.
- Screened Donor samples for transfusion Transmissible Infections using rapid test kits. These tests are for HIV, HBsAg, HCV and Syphilis.
- Carried out ELISA on Donor Units as Confirmatory tests before transfusion.
Medical Laoratory Scientist
General Hospital, Lagos Island
Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Worked in the Bacteriology Unit of the Laboratory.
- Carried out Culture test and Microscopy on Urine, High Vaginal Swab, Endocervical Swab, Wound swab, Ear swab Stool, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Seminal Fluid, PLeural and other body Aspirates.
- Carried out sensitivity testing on isolates with Gram positive and negative sensitivity discs.
- Stained and read prepared tuberculosis slides.
- Prepared different media for isolation of microorganisms.
Education
Fellow - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 05.2004 - 08.2006
Associate - Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Parasitology)
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria 05.2000 - 08.2002
Skills
- Adaptability
- Self Motivation
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Creativity
- ISO 15189 compliant
- Quality Management System
Affiliations
- Exercising
- Movies
Certification
- Health and Care Professionals Council (BS082507).
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (RF 1481)
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Assistant Director/ Biomedical Scientist
Asokoro District Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2024
Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist
Gwarimpa General Hospital
11.2013 - 02.2019
Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist
Wuse General Hospital
08.2008 - 11.2013
Medical Laoratory Scientist
General Hospital, Lagos Island
06.2006 - 07.2008
Fellow - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Lagos
05.2004 - 08.2006
Associate - Medical Laboratory Science(Medical Parasitology)
University of Benin
05.2000 - 08.2002
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