WAMOCHA N FAITH

P.O BOX 279 NAIVASHA

Tel 0711799426

Email: [email protected]

PROFILE SUMMARY

A highly skilled laboratory professional with experience in Medical Laboratory management, maintenance and research activities. In addition, I am able to perform chemical, hematological, immunologic histopathological, cytopathological microscopic and bacteriological diagonistic analysis on body fluids such as blood, urine, sputum, stod, cerebrospinal fluid(CSF), peritoneal fluid, pericardial fluid and synovial fluid as well as other specimens.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

My focus is to attain a Medical Laboratory Scientist position in a tough environment that strives for Total Quality Management, Organisational and Personal development in the Medical Field by utilizing my skills to their fullest potential.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Year of birth:     1996

Marital status:   Married

Languages:        English and Swahili

EDUCATION BACKGROUND

August 2014-December 2018:    The Technical University of Kenya

Bachelor of Science In Medical Laboratory Science

Second Class Honours, Upper Division

2010-2014                                 St Marys Mumias Girls’ High School

Grade, A-

2001-2009                                 Misikhu RC Boys

371 marks

STRENGTHS

·         I am independent

·         I pay meticulous attention to detail

·         I am excellent in written and oral communication skills

·         I have good team working skills

·         I am a good time manager

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

·         Fundamentals of Bioengineering:  well versed in application of principles of Biology and the tools of engineering to create usable, tangible, economically viable products example artificial limbs and heart pacemakers.

·         Recombinant DNA: highly knowledgeable in DNA technology gene cloning that are essential to the pharmaceutical industry and medicine. Diagnosis of genetic diseases like sickle-cell and huntington’s disease. Production of vaccines and protein therapies such as human insulin.

·         Developmental Biology:  well versed in repairing damaged or diseased tissues by inducing or directing developmental programs that recapitulate embryonic processes to replace specialized cells.

·         Cancer Biology: Gained skills in applications of the CRISPR – Cas 9 system and the use of gene-targeting technology to study cancer-associated genes.

·         Forensic Science: well versed in recognition, identification and evaluation of physical evidence collected at a crime scene or from a person, analyzed in a crime laboratory and then the results presented in court.

·         Molecular Biology: highly knowledgeable in disease prevention and treatment, generation of new protein products and manipulation of plants and animals for desired phenotypic traits through DNA profiling.

·         Pharmacology: experienced in exploiting the source, properties, physiological action, absorption, excretion and therapeutic use of drugs.

·         Molecular Diagnostics: well versed in conventional prenatal tests, pharmacogenomics , identification of infectious diseases, disease risk management by use of invitrobiological assays like PCR-ELISA or fluorescence in situ hybridization that analyzes biological marker.

·         Human Genetics: well versed in production of hormones, vaccines and drugs. Cure of genetic diseases through gene therapy and in industrial applications such as producing enzymes for laundry detergent and cheeses.

WORK HISTORY

October 2019 – date , United States Army Medical Research Unit ,KERICHO

2016-2017, Kitale County Referal Hospital

2014-2015, Rift Valley Provincial General  Hospital, Nakuru.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations.

·         Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.

·         Prepare specimens and samples.

·         Construct, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment for example centrifuges, titrators, pippeting machines and Ph meters.

·         Keep equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and ensure the same removal of waste.

·         Record, interpret results and present to senior colleagues.

·         Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.

·         Ensure the laboratory is well stocked and resourced, and that everything is clearly and correctly labeled.

·         Keep up to date with technical developments especially those which can save time and improve reliability.

·         Conduct searches on identified topics relevant t the research

·         Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

·         Business Planning: gained skills in identification of new approach in target market by strategic planning.

·         Principles and Practices of Management: well versed with activities that plan, organize and control the operations of basic elements of people, material and market.

·         Entrepreneurship development: gained skills in improving knowledge of entrepreneurs.

·         Organizational Skills: excellent documentation, time management skills, ability to pay attention to detail and report accurately.

·         Behavioral psychology: ability to accommodate and understand people according to their behaviour.

·         Bioethics: highly knowledgeable in applied ethics that studies the philosophical, social and legal issues arising in medicine and life sciences

COMPUTER SKILLS

·         Laboratory Information System (LIS): experienced in using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that allows for effective management of samples and associated data.

·         Bioinformations: gained skills in silico analyses of biological queries using mathematical and statistical techniques.

·         Biostatistics: well versed in application of statistical methods to conduct research in areas of Biology, Public health and Medicine.

·         Ms office: word, excel, powerpoint.

·         Other : internet, email

INTERESTS

·         Attending workshops.

·         Working in different environments.

·         Exploring different fields like community health, Health management, Epidemiology and Enzymology.

·         Taking part in Research projects.

REFREREES

1.       MR.NAMISI

HEAD LABORATORY OFFICER

KITALE COUTY REFERRAL HOSPITAL

TEL: 0723781520

2.        MR. J.T NYASINGA

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT –MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSSITY OF KENYA

TEL: 0728360694

3.       DR NYAMBATI

CHAIRPERSON BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA

TEL: 0715530337