-Perform laboratory tests and ensure timely processing of results and their dissemination to the relevant users,-Ensure that Quality Control testing and verification is conducted timely-Maintain high standards in good laboratory practice (GLP).-Perform other Medical Laboratory Technology duties within the scope of work.-Ensure that preventative maintenance of equipment is performed and documented.-Initiate repairs on malfunctioning equipment.-Collaborate in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.-Actively participate in the designing and implementation of overall laboratory quality management system (LAMS) for efficient lab services.-Participate in the development of standard operational procedure.-Provide assistance in the orientation and training to new staff on the laboratory tests and overall operations.-Keep proper and clear documents and records of tests performed as per laboratory protocols,-Participate in the implementation of internal quality control (IQC) and external quality assurance (EQA) activities,-Participate in data quality audits/reviews.

SHIM3 PHIA2 Survey.• Overseeing SHIMS laboratory processes, making sure that the lab run smoothly and have all the necessary supplies.• Working closely with Eswatini health laboratory services and survey team to ensure that samples are correctly collected, received, stored and that results are returned in a timely manner.• Overseeing the performance of HIV rapid, PIMA CD4, HIV viral load, HIV DNA PCR for discrepancy resolution.• Storing samples using the LDMS a laboratory information management system and conducted weekly freezer QC.• Preparing DBS and plasma aliquots from EDTA tubes for storage and DTS sample for QA for field staff.

• Providing technical laboratory expertise in the HIV Population Based Impact Assessment (PHIA) Survey. • Receiving samples with the sample tracking form, capturing them in LDMS, processing them, and storing them in the bio-repository freezers for long term storage.• Perform HIV rapid testing, PIMA CD4, HIV Confirmatory test and Viral Load.
• Working and maintaining good relationship with Eswatini Health Laboratory Services, survey teams and other stakeholders.• Preparing DTS and send it to the field team and DBS using whole blood.• Conducting External Quality Assurance on samples from the field team• Conducting freezers quality control to ensure that they work properly.• Training the data collectors on HIV testing algorithm and rapid testing.

• Providing project technical and logistical support for the SABERS Project at Phocweni Military Clinic.• I have also been tasked with providing training and capacity building for the technologists • Tasked to update SOPs and ensure that all tests are done correctly and on time.• Supportive Supervision of Health Care Workers providing Point of Care Testing.

Performing a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures for patients of all age in accordance with established healthcare standards to ensure timely and accurate reporting.Following established laboratory protocols for preventative maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting, calibrations, quality controls as well as proficiency testing with documentation.Reporting to laboratory Manager about malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems for timely repair and safety.Documenting and communicating laboratory test results to physicians, nurses or other healthcare personnel, including clients thoroughly and accurately as well as followed patient safety goal protocols for communicating critical test results.Updating patient’s records as required as well as maintaining patient’s trust by keeping their laboratory information confidential.Participating in the proficiency testing programs mandated by the healthcare as well as training new staff and junior technicians in the performance of laboratory testing.Developing an equipment verification protocol for the Beckman Coulter Haematology and Chemistry Analyzer platforms and Training Material for Point of Care Testing and Quality Assurance. I was tasked with maintaining sufficient supplies of sample collection consumables and rapid diagnostic test kits for use in fieldwork and conducted HIV-1 Proficiency Point of Care testing (CD4 PIMA, determine and Unigold, HbAg & STI Rapid Diagnostic Testing) on field teams to ensure quality assurance measures are in place for the field testing as well as that the National Testing Algorithms are followed as per ISO 22870, ISO 15189 and ISO 15190 during the rural area outreach.

Working in the following department: Lab reception, Parasitology, Hematology, Serology, Blood bank, Chemistry, CD4 and TB microbiology

Maintained quality results through established quality control measures and protocols as well as maintained cleanliness as well as tested sterility of medical laboratory equipmentCollected, sorted, and labeled specimens as well as organized all the information into computer system in a timely and accurate manner before analysisAssisted with setting up and reading routine blood and urine cultures to detect pathogenic bacterias as well as drew patients' blood samples following established proceduresReviewed patients' test results and determined their accuracy and conformance with established quality control parameters under the guidance of lab manager as well as took necessary corrective actions in case of any errorMaintained records of daily activities as well as produce appropriate reports related to abnormalities in tests, procedures or resultsChecked stock and ordered supplies as required