Oliva Isaya Moshi
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) University
Kilimanjaro
13
years of professional experience
Medical Laboratory Scientist and Quality Assurance Manager with over 9 years of progressive leadership experience in high-throughput research, molecular diagnostics, and regulatory compliance at KCMC University-PAMVERC. Proven track record in managing laboratory workflows, conducting rigorous facility audits, and implementing international OECD GLP standards. Managing cross-functional teams, executing workforce recruitment for senior leadership.
Experienced with quality control processes and team leadership in manufacturing settings. Utilizes data-driven methodologies to prevent defects and ensure compliance. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and continuous improvement practices.
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
3 Years 2 Months- Compliance & Risk Auditing: Direct and execute facility, study, and process-based audits across all GLP studies to ensure adherence to global OECD GLP standards.
- SOP & Records Management: Maintain master controlled copies of authorized study documents and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), aligning with requirements for strict compliance tracking.
- Executive Reporting: Author and deliver technical inspection findings, risk updates, and milestone summaries directly to management and study directors to guide strategic implementation.
- Workforce Compliance Training: Organize and conduct specialized regulatory training sessions for laboratory staff to build an institutional culture of accountability and compliance.
Deputy Laboratory Supervisor
4 Years 4 Months- Daily Laboratory Operations: Managed day-to-day laboratory workflows, prepared complex staff schedules, and supervised sample processing to guarantee accuracy and prompt deliverable timelines.
- Workforce Expansion & Training: Led onboarding and technical training for new laboratory technicians on complex molecular and immunological techniques (ELISA, conventional PCR, qPCR, gene expression).
- Inventory & Fiscal Control: Reviewed SOPs, managed high-volume laboratory consumable and reagent inventories, and directed internal equipment calibration to optimize operational efficiency.
Molecular Laboratory Technician
4 Years- Accreditation contributor: Served as contributor to the PAMVERC team that successfully achieved the prestigious Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance certification from SANAS in 2017.
- Grant Project Support: Conducted molecular (PCR) and immunological (ELISA) assays for large-scale clinical and entomological studies funded by major global consortia including IVCC and MRC.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Guided and assisted international undergraduate and postgraduate researchers (e.g., London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Antwerp) in performing their molecular lab activities.
Medical Laboratory Trainee
1 Month- Multi-Departmental Laboratory Rotation: Completed intensive clinical training across molecular diagnostics, microbiology, hematology, and serology while adhering to strict GCLP and biosafety guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Diploma - Health Laboratory Science
Skills
Document control
Quality systems
Operation Monitoring
Laboratory notebook writing skills in US standard.
Team management
Supply management
Laboratory management
Timeline
Quality Assurance Manager
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) University
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Deputy Laboratory Supervisor
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) University
02.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Molecular Laboratory Technician
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) University
01.2015 - 01.2019Read More
Medical Laboratory Trainee
Bugando Referral Hospital
03.2014 - 04.2014Read More
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
Diploma from Health Laboratory Science
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Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Sciences
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TRAINING
- Introduction to Safeguarding in Research, August 2024
- RQA Training: Introduction and Advance training in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) 2024
- Molecular Assay Generation Training at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK, 2022
- Effective Leadership Skills & Staff Performance Peak at Africa Success Academy | 2020
- Pathway to Achieving Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) | Facilitator on behalf of LSTM, Zambia, 2019
- Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Continuous Professional Training | MeLSAT / Ministry of Health Tanzania, 2018
- OECD-Good Laboratory Practice (OECD-GLP) Course | SANAS / KCMUCo | 2017