Esther Achieng Osako
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Officer with four years of experience in diagnostic testing, sample analysis, and lab management. Skilled in hematology, microbiology, parasitology, clinical chemistry, immunology and histology/cytology with a strong background in quality assurance and biosafety. Proven ability to deliver accurate, timely results to support effective patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Officer
Metropolis Star Lab Limited Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct routine and specialized laboratory tests supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Supervise interns and technologists, ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols.
- Maintain and calibrate lab equipment, troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Adhere to biosafety standards, ensuring safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Participate in internal/external quality assurance programs, improving diagnostic accuracy.
- Participate in training sessions on new lab techniques or technologies.
- Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies and restock items when necessary.
- Prepare reagents needed for testing.
Medical Laboratory Officer
Aga Khan Hospital
Kisumu, Kenya
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Conducted routine and specialized laboratory tests supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintained and calibrated lab equipment, troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Adhered to biosafety standards, ensuring safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Participated in internal/external quality assurance programs, improving diagnostic accuracy.
- Prepared validated lab reports for timely communication to clinicians
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Crystal Cottage Hospital
Kitale
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Specimen collection, processing, analysis, reporting, interpretation, and result dispatch.
- Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glassware, working benches and equipment.
- Managing stock including ordering, receiving and documentation.
- Conducting equipment maintenance, calibration and quality assessment.
- Writing and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Preparation of laboratory reagents.
- Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
- Waste segregation and disposal according to the guidelines and policies of good lab practices.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Path Experts Clinical Laboratory
Kisumu
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Specimen collection, processing, analysis, reporting, interpretation, and result dispatch.
- Cleaning and sterilizing laboratory glassware, working benches and equipment.
- Managing stock including ordering, receiving and documentation.
- Conducting equipment maintenance, calibration and quality assessment.
- Writing and reviewing of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Preparation of laboratory reagents.
- Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures.
- Waste segregation and disposal according to the guidelines and policies of good lab practice.
- Receive histology and cytology specimens in the section, ensuring correct registration in the right registers, in accordance with the section SOPs.
- Timely specimen processing and slides issue to pathologists for reporting.
- Archive histopathology reports, slides, and blocks regularly and maintain appropriate records.
- Discard histology specimens regularly as per the SOP requirement.
- Assisting in procedures such as FNA, core biopsy and bone marrow aspiration.
- Assisting in grossing of histology specimens.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kisumu Girls' High School
Skills
- Laboratory Diagnostic Testing (Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Parasitology)
- Sample Collection & Processing
- ISO 15189 Laboratory Quality Standards
- Equipment Calibration & Maintenance
- Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) & Data Entry
- Phlebotomy & Patient Interaction
- Biosafety & Infection Control Protocols
- Report Preparation & Documentation
- Teamwork & Staff Supervision
Certification
- Licensed by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
- Transition Training for ISO 15189:2022 Medical Laboratories-Requirements for Quality and Competence, Rones Quality Solutions, 2024
- International Medical Laboratory Scientist- ASCP certification
References
Available upon request
Professional Memberships
Member, Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Officer
Metropolis Star Lab Limited Kenya
03.2024 - Current
Medical Laboratory Officer
Aga Khan Hospital
02.2022 - 03.2024
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Crystal Cottage Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Path Experts Clinical Laboratory
09.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kisumu Girls' High School