Amanda Gervas Uiso
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Amanda Gervas Uiso is a dedicated Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science (MUHAS). She has with MDH worked in various laboratory projects such Afya Jumuishi and Lab4Health Projects 2022 – 2024 projects in priority areas of Quality Management system (QMS), Sample Referral System (SRS) and Biosafety and Biosecurity (BSBS). She has worked with the Ministry of Health and MUHAS in Global Laboratory Leadership Program (GLLP) as assistant coordinator for the course. Amanda has soft skills in communication, leadership, computer and mentorship. She is dedicated to driving operational excellence and enhancing healthcare standards across regional programs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coordinator GLLP
GLLP Secretariat
04.2025 - Current
- Handled mentorship reports from 8 GLLP mentors
- Contributed to process improvement during online mentorship between 8 GLLP mentors and 15 mentees
- Attended 2 GLLP TWG and Secretariat meetings organized by the Ministry of Health
- Assisted in coordinating 2 physical trainings including mentors/instructors induction and participants.
- Contributed to GLLP data visualization through developing GLLP power points shared among stakeholders
Laboratory Volunteer
MDH
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided support during Quality Management System audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189:2022 standards for laboratory operations.
- Enhanced laboratory training and meeting efficiency by assisting in planning and monitoring participants attendance
- Ensured timely submission of reports of related tasks by data compilation, analysis and visualization
- Participated in Quality Management System, Sample Referral System, Biosafety and Biosecurity workshops.
- Supervised non-lab testers’ certification examinations, contributing to improved testing quality and competency.
- Participated in mentorship programs and SLMTA activities to build capacity among regional health teams.
- Ensured the delivery and evaluation of EQA samples, strengthening quality monitoring systems in supported facilities
- Supported the development of ECHO materials at national and international levels, including training curricula based on programmatic needs
Education
Master of Science - Public Health On Going
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, TanzaniaBachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania09-2018
Skills
- Time management proficiency
- Document preparation
- Project management
- Meeting and Workshop coordination
- Quality management system mentorship
- Data monitoring proficiency
Accomplishments
- Successfully coordinated quality improvement activities across multiple health facilities, leading to measurable improvements in HIV service delivery.
- Supervised and mentored healthcare teams, increasing testing certification pass rates and staff competency.
- Streamlined follow-up systems for patient adherence to HIV viral load testing, significantly enhancing service efficiency.
Certification
- ISO Internal Auditing Training – Management and Development for Health (MDH), 2023
- Root Cause Analysis Training – MDH & Ministry of Health Tanzania, 2023
- Method Verification Training – MDH & Ministry of Health Tanzania, 2023
- WHO HIV Service Delivery Training – World Health Organization
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Assistant Coordinator GLLP
GLLP Secretariat
04.2025 - Current
Laboratory Volunteer
MDH
03.2022 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Public Health On Going
University of Dar Es Salaam
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Health And Allied Sciences
Referees
1. David Temba
Deputy Director of Laboratory Services
Management and Development for Health
Email: dtemba@mdh.or.tz
Mobile: +255 754 374 842
2. Dr. Solomon Mwaigwisya
Project Manager
Management and Development for Health
Email: smwaigwisya@mdh.or.tz
Mobile: +255 627 626 770
3. Dr. Aina-Ekisha Hezron Kahatano
Research Officer
Ifakara Health Institute
Mobile: +255 753 566 076
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