Hi, I’m
Nkurunungi Junior
Lab Technologist
Kampala
Summary
A highly sociable individual, professional Medical Laboratory Technologist, spanning over 2 year hands-on expertise in teaching, quality assurance, Medical Lab practices, quality systems, ISO accreditation, leadership, coaching, mentoring, and Research. I am highly flexible professional working as a mentor and as a leader in a quality demanding environment. I have sufficient experience in implementation of local, national and international quality and research standards. I am a qualified multi-professional with extensive background in advanced management processes. Utilizes superior communication skills to build meaningful, trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Highly skilled project manager with outstanding team leadership abilities to meet targets consistently.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
Languages
Work History
Bwindi Community HospitalKanungu District,Uganda
Medical Laboratory Technologist
09.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Efficiently processed a high volume of samples daily, supporting rapid diagnosis for patients and healthcare providers alike approximately 60 samples
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Conducted and reported on microbiological, serological and chemical analysis on clinical and environmental samples.
- Consistently maintained a high level of accuracy in test results, ensuring confidence in the laboratory''s findings among healthcare providers.
- Microbiology duties,that is;-specimen processing,isolation and detection of bacteria,fungi,and parasites,susceptibility test and molecular tests.
- Histopathology duties;-tissue processing,microtome operating,staining and slide preparation
Gorilla DoctorsKanungu District,Uganda
Research Assistant
06.2023 - 08.2024
Job overview
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls,emails per day from participants.
Education
Mbarara University of Science And TechnologyMbarara, 410
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
10.2024
Bishop Comboni CollegeKanungu District,Uganda
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from High School
12.2019
Butogota Trinity CollegeKanungu District,Uganda
Uganda Certificate of Education from Ordinary Level
12.2017
Kanyashande Primary SchoolKanungu District,Uganda
J.D. from Primary Education
02.2013
Skills
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microbiology proficiency
Microscopy expertise
Antibiotic susceptibility testing
Quality control
Sterilization and aseptic techniques
Histopathology techniques
OPERATIONAL SKILLS
Equipment maintenance
Safety complaince
Laboratory information system
SOCIAL SKILLS
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Effective communication,i speak and write english
Professionalism
Research Experience
- SEROTYPES AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROFILES OF PNEUMOCOCCI ISOLATED FROM CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS IN KANUNGU DISTRICT
- Research assistant for antimicrobial resistance study in South western Uganda (Bwindi Area)
- Emerging Infectious Disease Intelligence in partnership with UWA, Bwindi Community Hospital, University of California and others
Other Trainings
- World health Organisation Monkeypox: Epidemiology, preparedness and response for African outbreak contexts
- World health Organisation Health and peace: Concepts and tools for frontline workers - a course by WHO/EMRO (health-and-peace)
- World health Organisation Ebola: GO
- World health Organisation ePROTECT Ebola
- World health Organisation Introduction to COVID-19: methods for detection, prevention, response and control (introduction-to-ncov)
- WHO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Emergencies (SOPs-for-emergencies) World health Organisation Rabies & One Health: From basics to cross-sectoral action to stop human rabies deaths (NTDs-Rabies-and-one-health)
- World health Organisation Leadership and programme management in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) (IPC-leadership-EN)
- World health Organisation Rapid diagnostics for tuberculosis detection (DXTB-EN)
- World health Organisation Antimicrobial stewardship programmes in health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries: a WHO practical toolkit (practical-toolkitfor-AMS)
References
- Ampaire, Lucas, Microbiology unit coordinator and lecturer, lampaire@must.ac.ug, +256703540621, Medical lab. science, MUST
- Mubangizi, David, Medical Lab. tech, mubangizidavid1990@gmail.com, +256787595857
- Orikushaba, Isaac, Microbiologist, medical lab manager, oiisaacmagezi@gmail.com, +256782496890, Bwindi Community Hospital
Awards
2019: Excellence award of Bishop Comboni College Kambuga-Kanungu District., Medical laboratory science government sponsorship Mbarara university of science and technology.
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Bwindi Community Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Gorilla Doctors
06.2023 - 08.2024
Kanyashande Primary School
J.D. from Primary Education
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Science from Medical Laboratory Science
Bishop Comboni College
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from High School
Butogota Trinity College
Uganda Certificate of Education from Ordinary Level