PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A highly motivated young Man who is keen on a career in Biomedical Sciences. A team player with bags of enthusiasm, eager to join a team of Medical scientists and possessing a desire to succeed. I feel that my greatest strength is my strong commitment to providing a professional health care service to those in need. I am also a very industrious, dedicated, versatile, principled and professional person with endearing analytical skills and a broad-based proven knowledge of research. Goal-oriented, able to work with minimum supervision and wholly committed to accomplishing the desired results. I pride myself with unrivalled volunteer passion and commitment, communication and presentation skills as well as the uncanny ability to superintend, coordinate and support a given program to achieve its desired outcome.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, 2014-2018, Mzuzu University
Courses studied: Research methodology; Communication Skills; Bioethics; Microbiology; End User computing; Molecular biology; Epidemiology; Diagnostics; Public Health; Community Health; Health Information System; Biostatistics; Health Services Management; Nutrition; Blood Transfusion Science; Hematology; Immunology; Clinical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Medical Genetics; STI, HIV/AIDS & TB; Medical Parasitology; Pharmacology; Pathology; Reproductive Health; Anatomy and Physiology.
Malawi School Certificate of Education (2011-2013) – Our future Secondary School.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Mzuzu Central Hospital – Laboratory technologist, July 2018 to Present
Duties performed: collecting blood samples (venepuncture and finger prick), preparing and examining clinical samples for haematology, microbiology, biochemistry, PCR and parasitology; preparing reagents; performing serology tests; checking results before releasing; releasing results; controlling laboratory stock of reagents and supplies, maintaining quality assurance.
Malawi Blood Transfusion Services (Blantyre) – Attachment, February 2017 -April 2018.
Duties performed: counselling blood donor before and after donation; collecting blood from blood donors; preparing blood components; performing malaria microscopy for blood donors; running samples on ELISA for HIV, hepatitis B & C detection; running blood samples on blood grouping machine
Mzuzu Central Hospital – Volunteer, (July 2017 to December 2017)
Duties performed: collecting, preparing and examining clinical samples for haematology, parasitology, blood transfusion and microbiology; running samples on haematology and chemistry analysers; preparing and running samples on PCR machine; preparing and Entering data electronically.
Mzuzu Health Centre -Volunteer (October 2016 to February 2017)
Duties performed: performing ZN microscopy and gene x-pert for TB; running samples on chemistry and haematology analysers; preparing and examining samples for parasitology, haematology; collecting blood samples from clients; logging samples into log books.
Karonga District Hospital –internship (from July 2016 to September 2016)
Concentrated on Sample collection, Data Entry, and Medical professional ethics.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Field Supervisor, Malawi statistical office from August to September 2018.
Executive member, Southern Africa Sub-Region for National Movements of Catholic Students from May 2019 to present.
Vice Public Relations Officer in Mzuzu City/Mzimba District Youth Network from June 2018 to present.
President, Mzuzu University United Nations Youth Volunteer Scheme (MUNYVS) from May 2016 to May 2018.
General Secretary of National Movement for Catholic Students in Malawi (NMCS-Malawi) From September 2017 to 2018.
Secretary and then Vice President of Mzuzu University Biomedical Sciences Students Association (MUBSSA) From October 2016 to February 2018
Secretary and then Vice Chairperson of Mzuzu University Catholic Students Organization (From November 2015 to November 2017)
executive member of Mzuzu University Interfaith Organization (2016 to 2017)
ACHIEVEMENTS
Started and completed a Microbiology Research Dissertation within time, titled “investigating microbial contamination of food in restaurants in Mzuzu City”.
PRESENTATIONS
“Investigating microbial contamination of food in restaurants in Mzuzu City”. Presented at the 22nd College of Medicine Research Dissemination Conference, November 2018.
TRAININGS AND CERTIFICATES RECEIVED
Youth Network Leaders Training on Leadership and policy Advocacy, with Health Policy Plus, June 2019.
Introduction to good clinical Laboratory Practice, with The Global Health Network, 2019.
Basic Malaria Microscopy, The Global Health Network, 2019.
African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC), 19-30th November 2018, Brazzaville, Congo.
Fundamentals of Leadership with Centre for African Leadership Studies, November, 2018.
Basic Security in the Field II (English) with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security, 14th November EST.
United Nations Volunteers Forum, 31st July, 2018.
IMCS-MIEC Pax Romana Southern Africa Sub Region Gender Policy Launch, 26th – 30th April 2018, Lusaka, Zambia.
Advanced First Aid with First Aid Africa, July 2016.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Careful data handling and analysis and maintaining compliance with professional ethical standards and Health guidelines.
Excellent organizational and Interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills with proficiency (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension) in English and Chichewa
Able to work alone or in a team (as per the demand of the project) and I can easily complete and correlate data on schedule with minimal supervision.
Able to work with focus, accuracy and attention to detail whilst under pressure and against deadlines.
Fast learner and adaptable to working in different environment and locations at short notice.
Well versed and proficient in Microsoft packages, internet and in Microsoft Office, Excel and SPSS software and several other programs.
Can handle and protect sensitive and confidential data with integrity.
HOBBIES
Reading to broaden knowledge horizon, writing, and sightseeing, watching news to stay current, watching football for entertainment, travelling and interacting especially with fellow young people to hear their stories and inspire them.
REFEREES
Mr. Mike Zulu (Lecturer)
Mzuzu University, P/Bag 201, Luwinga, Mzuzu 2.
Cell: +265 884 548 444
Email:[email protected]
Mr. Frank I. Banda (Lab. Manager)
Mzuzu Central Hospital, P/Bag 209, Luwinga, Mzuzu 2.
Cell: +265 999454947
Email:[email protected]
Fr. Martin Reilly
Tusha House
P.O Box 20350
Luwinga, Mzuzu 2
Cell: +265 886 588 478
Email:[email protected]