Kingsley Chijioke Nwankwo
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Experience
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University Hospital Kerry
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Ireland
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Medical Scientist
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Xcene Research
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Nigeria
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Laboratory Specialist
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
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Medbury Medical Services
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Nigeria
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Molecular Scientist
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Oct 2020 - Jul 2021
1.Receive samples and perform required sample documentation for SARS-COV 2 assay 2.Perform manual extraction of RNA from SARS- COV 2 sample using spin column technique. 3.Carry out Template (mastermix) addition to Purified RNA from SARS-COV2 samples Perform Amplification of Purified Nucleic Acid + Master mix using RT qPCR technique. 4.Analysis and interpretation of PCR results/Data 5.Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of Magnetic Induction Cycler (MIC) machines and other molecular laboratory equipment as well as their troubleshooting when needed. Show less
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FHI 360
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Assistant (Laboratory Services), PCR Laboratory
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
Basic Function: Provide support to the COVID 19 laboratory testing services, optimize testing and strengthen the infection control and workforce at the PCR laboratories. Duties and responsibilities: 1.Receive samples and perform required sample documentation for SARS-COV-2 assay 2.Perform assay for SARS-COV-2 on samples submitted to the PCR lab and review test results accordingly before dispatch 3.Compile and submit weekly report for SARS-COV-2 test done. 4.Work with logistic officer to review CRRIF and monitor consumable/reagent utilization at site. 5.Work at extended work hours to meet up SARS-COV-2 testing demand at the PCR lab 6.Participate in preparing monthly work plan and duty roster for SARS-COV-2 activities in the PCR lab 7.Perform weekly Internal Quality Assurance performance check and weekly risk assessment at PCR lab 8.Performs proficiency testing and report outcome 9.Participate in method verification, Equipment maintenance; Calibration, Functional Checks, and Routine lab decontamination. Show less
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Caritas Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Program Assistant Viral load monitoring
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Dec 2019 - Jun 2020
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Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative, AHNI
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Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria.
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Viral Load Champion
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
• Liaise with the ART Clinic/Medical records to identify clients due for Viral Load/EID samples • Monthly monitoring, tracking and documentation of expected clients for Viral Load and EID samples for the month • Daily monitoring and documentation of viral load and EID samples collected • Daily monitoring and documentation of viral load and EID results received • Daily monitoring viral load and EID results filed into clients' folders • Provide weekly summary of viral load and EID results received the Sub Recipient Lab Lead • Provide weekly update on viral load and EID samples pending in PCR labs to the Sub Recipient Lab Lead • Provide weekly update of viral load and EID samples rejected to the sub recipient Lab Lead • Liaise with PMTCT clinic to ensure samples are collected from identified positive pregnant women for Viral Load Estimation • Liaise with the facility M&E/Data Entry Clark to ensure the ART register located in the Records department is updated. Show less
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General Hospital Enugu Ukwu
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Enugu-Ukwu, Njikoka, Anambra State, Nigeraia
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Volunter, Medical Laboratory Scientist
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Sep 2001 - Dec 2019
• Assist the HIV laboratory focal person in the management of all HIV test kits and laboratory commodities at the facility. • Assist the HIV laboratory focal person in receiving/issuing of all laboratory commodities required for conducting test at the facilities. • Assist in collection of Daily Usage Record for HIV Test Kits and other lab commodity consumption records from the Laboratory Assistant and PMTCT/HTC Counselor • Assist the HIV laboratory focal person to compile data from all of the Daily Usage Record for HIV Test Kits and other lab commodity to enter in the appropriate Combined Report, Requisition and Issue and Receipt Form (CRRIRF) • Assist the lab focal person in conducting visual inspection and ensure that the storage of HIV storage of HIV test kits and laboratory commodities is in accordance with the storage standards. • Assist the TB focal person in the running of sputum samples using Gene Xpert machine for TB diagnosis. • Assist the TB focal persons in management of TB commodities (cartridges and diluents) and maintenance of Gene Xpert machine • Assist the TB focal person in filling the CRRIRF for TB commodities Show less
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Biocycle Medical Laboratory and diagnostic center
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FCT-Abuja, Nigeria
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medical laboratory scientist
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
• Collect and analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings. • Documentation and data processing. • Supervision and assessment of laboratory technicians and assistance. • Collect and analyze body fluids, tissue and other substances to determine normal or abnormal findings. • Documentation and data processing. • Supervision and assessment of laboratory technicians and assistance.
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: INTERN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
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Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
• (Chemistry) Provide test results for patient’s diagnosis and treat by operating Chemistry equipment. • (Heamatolaogy) Provide test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating hematology, urinalysis and coagulation equipment. • (microbiology) provide physicians with information for treatment of patient infection by performing technical procedures for the identification and susceptibility of bacteria, parasite, fungi and mycobacteria. • (Blood bank) ensured that patient receive compactible blood / blood component by completing blood typing, antibody screening, compatibility testing and antibody identification procedure. • Ensure adequate infection control standard are maintained at all times. • Organize work by matching computer orders with specimen labelling; sorting specimen; checking labelling; logging specimen; arranging reports for delivery; keeping work spaces clean and orderly. • Advance laboratory procedure, diagnosis, management and treatment programs related to HIV/AIDS, such as HIV three step rapid kit serology test, and CD4 count • Ensure adequate infections control standard are maintained at all times. Show less
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Education
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University of Nigeria, Nsukka
BMLS (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences), Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions -
University of Abuja
Postgraduate Certification, Quality management System and Quality Assurance