ONESPHORY W. JOHN
Summary
Detail-oriented Health Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience in coordinating laboratory operations and ensuring quality compliance. Skilled in enhancing workflow efficiency and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Committed to delivering accurate laboratory results and supporting high-quality patient care through effective communication and decision-making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health laboratory scientist
Sekou-Toure Regional Refferal Hospital
Mwanza city council
10.2024 - Current
- Conducted laboratory tests on patient samples, directly supporting timely and accurate diagnostic decisions.
- Analyzed test results and reported findings to medical staff for patient care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline laboratory workflows, enhancing overall efficiency in patient care.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment for optimal performance and accuracy.
- Performed and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues.
- Trained junior staff on laboratory procedures and best practices.
- Maintained compliance with disclosure and confidentiality mandates, both internal and regulatory in nature.
- Promoted improved accuracy in laboratory testing review and reporting by leading efforts to present data.
HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Furaha Hospital
Dar es salaam
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of test results by implementing quality control measures and maintaining adherence to established laboratory protocols and standards
- Analysis and interpretation of test results providing relevant information, for patient diagnosis and treatment
- Performing a variety of diagnostic tests on patient samples both routine and non-routine tests
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, including physicians and nurses, to discuss test results and provide necessary information for patient care
- Maintained detailed records of tests performed to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Adherence to safety protocols and guidelines to protect healthcare workers, environment and community from potential hazards associated with laboratory work
- Trained and supervised personnel to ensure adherence to laboratory techniques and safety procedures
TUTORIAL ASSISTANT AND QUALITY OFFICER
Nyaishozi College of Health and Allied Sciences (NYACOHAS)
Dar es salaam
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Facilitate students in learning and understanding in subjects like: Microbiology, Parasitology, Medical Entomology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Assessed students through continuous tests, assignments, and presentations to evaluate understanding and progress
- Developed and implemented quality assurance policy to improve educational standards and ensure consistent student outcomes
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN
Muhimbili national hospital (MNH)
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted laboratory routine and special tests in units of histopathology and cytology, microbiology, parasitology, clinical chemistry, hematology, blood transfusion and donation based on process guidelines and SOP's, improving experiment efficiency
- Performed quality management system and documented preventive maintenance and quality control practices, noting best corrective action to remediate issues
- Conducted laboratory routine and special tests in units of histopathology and cytology, microbiology, parasitology, clinical chemistry, hematology, blood transfusion and donation based on process guidelines and SOPs, improving experiment efficiency
- Executed quality management practices, documenting preventive maintenance and quality control measures while identifying corrective actions to address issues.
- Maintained compliance with disclosure and confidentiality mandates, both internal and regulatory in nature
- Maintained strict adherence to prescribed lab safety guidelines and operational instructions
- Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens
- Proposed new systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency and optimize use of laboratory information systems.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, FIELD STUDENT
Kilimanjaro Christian medical Centre (KCMC)
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Collect blood and other samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques
- Completed sample collection, registration, and rejection for all samples sent to the laboratory.
- Performing testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation
- Contributed to quality management of laboratory records, including quality control, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
- Participated on Quality management system of laboratory records, for example, quality control, inventory management, and equipment maintenance
- Prepared reagents, solutions and related activities to support experiments
- Set up maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools
- Recorded test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Recorded and interpreted laboratory results for presentation to senior colleagues.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Health Laboratory Sciences
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
KilimanjaroAdvanced Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Nsumba Secondary School
MwanzaCertificate Of Secondary School Education -
Buswelu Secondary School
MwanzaCertificate Of Primary School Education -
Nundu “D” Primary School
MwanzaSkills
- Lab testing
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory troubleshooting
- Equipment management
- Equipment operation
- Data analysis
- Inventory management
- Technical assistance
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Project management
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Record keeping
- Patient interaction
- MS Office
Certification
- Licensed Health laboratory Practitioner, FRP-7108
- Quality management system Training
- Good clinical practice
- English language proficiency
References
- Dr. Julieth Sebba Bilakatwe, Doctor And Lecturer, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, P O Box 2240, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, +255 714 960 988, julietsebba@gmail.com
- Mr. Saniru Bia Kimweri, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Kilimanjaro Christian Research Institute, P O Box 2236, Moshi, Tanzania, +255 767 265 466, kimwerisaniru01@gmail.com
- Mr. Jemrath Bikombo, Medical Laboratory Scientist and Tutorial Assistant, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, P O Box 2240, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, +255 753 775 948, jemrathbikombo@gmail.com
Languages
- Swahili
- English, Upper intermediate (B2)
- Swahili, Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Health laboratory scientist
Sekou-Toure Regional Refferal Hospital
10.2024 - Current
HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Furaha Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
TUTORIAL ASSISTANT AND QUALITY OFFICER
Nyaishozi College of Health and Allied Sciences (NYACOHAS)
11.2022 - 10.2024
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN
Muhimbili national hospital (MNH)
11.2021 - 10.2022
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST, FIELD STUDENT
Kilimanjaro Christian medical Centre (KCMC)
04.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor Of Science - Health Laboratory Sciences
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
Advanced Certificate of Secondary School Education -
Nsumba Secondary School
Certificate Of Secondary School Education -
Buswelu Secondary School
Certificate Of Primary School Education -
Nundu “D” Primary School