Iddy Shaban
Dodoma
Summary
Results-driven Medical Laboratory Supervisor known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in managing laboratory operations. Specialize in clinical microbiology, hematology, and chemical pathology, ensuring accurate test results that support patient care and diagnosis. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to enhance team performance, and streamline workflow processes for optimal laboratory functionality. Inspiring manager with extensive experience in dynamic Medical industries, and leadership Skilled at decreasing downtime, spending, and increasing sales and customer satisfaction.faction. Organized and dedicated to streamlining procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
Cerbal Lancet Laboratories Limited
Dodoma
08.2022 - Current
- Provided technical guidance and support to medical technologists regarding instrumentation operation and troubleshooting issues.
- Managed inventory supplies, reagents, and consumables, ensuring availability for all testing requirements.
- Resolved any customer service complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining a positive working relationship between the lab staff and customers.
- Analyzed monthly financial reports in order to monitor expense trends related to lab operations.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new staff, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Monitored laboratory performance to ensure compliance with safety procedures and quality control standards.
- Validated laboratory test processes for completeness and safety.
- Performed quality control procedures to validate test results according to established standards.
- Participated in continuing education programs designed to keep abreast of technological advancements impacting the field of medical technology.
- Maintained strict adherence to laboratory quality control and assurance measures, reducing error rates significantly.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including PHLB and OSHA standards.
- Reviewed all reports to ensure accuracy prior to releasing them to physicians or other healthcare providers.
- Attended meetings involving members of hospital administration teams in order to discuss strategies for improving clinical outcomes through effective utilization of lab services.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential use in the laboratory setting.
- Coordinated interdepartmental activities related to patient care services within the lab environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators, vendors. as needed regarding patient care needs or operational issues affecting the lab facility.
- Prepared budgets for equipment purchases as well as staffing needs based on anticipated workloads.
- Served as a mentor by providing guidance on career development opportunities available within the medical technology field.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Conducted microscopic analyses of blood, urine, and tissue samples, identifying abnormal cells or indicators of disease.
- Conducted blood tests for transfusions.
- Conducted regular laboratory inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement or corrective action plans.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
Hematology Technologist
Lancet Laboratories Limited - Regency Medical hospital
Dar Es Salaam
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness.
- Processed peripheral blood smears to evaluate red and white blood cells.
- Identified various cell types and morphologies under microscope.
- Conducted manual differential blood count procedures on abnormal samples.
- Reviewed test results with physicians or other healthcare professionals when necessary.
- Provided technical information about test results to physicians, family members or researchers.
- Collected and studied blood samples to determine number of cells, morphology or blood group.
- Assessed quality control of specimens and analyzed results for accuracy.
Head of Microbiology Department- Headquarter
Lancet Laboratories Limited
Dar Es Salaam
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Assisted in developing new methods for isolating, culturing and identifying microorganisms.
- Collected samples from research sites or patients for analysis in the laboratory setting.
- Performed microscopic examination of cultures and prepared slides for viewing.
- Analyzed specimens using a variety of microbiological techniques such as Gram staining, plating, and biochemical testing.
- Prepared bacterial samples for identification by PCR techniques.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Reduced occurrence of lab test errors for improved reliability and to avoid need for retesting.
Education
Associate of Science - Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
University of Dodoma
Tanzania08-2018
Skills
- Laboratory testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Microbiology techniques
- Clinical laboratory management
- Hematology expertise
- Training and mentoring
- Quality control procedures
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Document management
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Decision-making
- Employee training
Certification
- Application and service specialist for the Selectra PRO-Series analyzer
- Tanzania medical laboratory students association(TAMELASA)
- Medical Laboratory Scientists Association of Tanzania(MELSAT)
- Industrial First Aid – OSHA
- Fully registered laboratory practitioner
Accomplishments
- Customer service training, leadership skills training, and the staff team-building workshop
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
DR.ERNEST LUGUGA
- Company: Benjamin Mkapa Hospital and MEB EYE and DENTAL CLINIC
- Designation: Medical Doctor / Managing Director (MEB EYE)
- Mobile: +255 744-562-654
NAIMA MAKATA
- Company: Cerba Lancet Tanzania
- Designation: Human Resource Manager
- mobile :+255 766-725-856
- Email: naima.makata@cerbalancetafrica.com
DR.SWALEHE MWINCHETE
- Company: Muhimbili National Hospital-JKCI
- Designation: Cardiologist
- Mobile:+255 784 301-955
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Supervisor
Cerbal Lancet Laboratories Limited
08.2022 - Current
Hematology Technologist
Lancet Laboratories Limited - Regency Medical hospital
11.2021 - 07.2022
Head of Microbiology Department- Headquarter
Lancet Laboratories Limited
03.2019 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
University of Dodoma