JAPHET KIPKOECH TOWETT
Walter Reed, Hospital, Kericho
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic and fast-paced settings in medical research Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Lab Manager/Section Head
KEMRI/Walter Reed, K, Kericho
09.2021 - Current
- Conduction annual performance appraisal for staff - Coordinating weekly and monthly quality improvement meetings - Review of Results -Ensuring the section follows ISO 15189 and College of American pathologists (CAP) accreditation requirements
- Mentorship on WHO-AFRO accreditation through SLAMPTA/SLIPTA - Mentorship and support supervision for ART sites in South Rift region
- Commodity and inventory management for HIV testing, -Coordinating Specimen referral for viral load, EID, SARS COV2 and HIV DR testing - Analyzing both clinical and research samples for molecular assays including viral load and HIV drug resistance
- Formulating of Standard operating Procedures - Performing daily, weekly and periodic maintenance on equipment -Supervision of staff in the section -Training of interns and students -Reporting to the laboratory Manager and Laboratory Director.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed project technical, schedule and cost risk factors to facilitate completion while minimizing negative outcomes.
- Delivered weekly project updates to management to enhance program visibility and promote improved project performance.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.
Section Head
KEMRI/Walter Reed, USAMRU-K
09.2013 - 09.2021
- Ensuring that the section follows ISO 15189 and College of American pathologists (CAP) accreditation requirements
- Mentorship on WHO-AFRO accreditation through SLAMPTA/SLIPTA - Mentorship and support supervision for ART sites in the South Rift region
- On job training for HTS counselors and follow up of corrective action - Commodity and inventory management for HIV testing, CD4 and GeneXpert kits using HCMP and DHS2 online tools
- Coordinating Specimen referral for CD4, viral load and GeneXpert - Analyzing both clinical and research samples for molecular assays including viral load and HIV drug resistance
- Formulating of Standard operating Procedures - Performing daily, weekly and periodic maintenance on equipment -Supervision of staff in the section -Training of interns and students -Reporting to the laboratory Manager and Laboratory Director.
Laboratory Technologist
KEMRI/Walter Reed, USAMRU, K
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Performing Viral load and early infant diagnosis (EID) test for PEPFAR funded sites in the South Rift valley and some parts of Nyanza province -Dispatch of results and EID supplies to the facilities -Providing training to staff of GOK and PEPFAR s sites in the south Rift region.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Analyzed clinical samples on LC/MS-MS, resolving unusual data trends and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
Laboratory Technologist/Laboratory coordinator
Londiani District Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Coordinating supply of reagents to sister facilities in Kipkelion District - Providing support supervision and training to sister laboratory sites -Coordinating sample referral for CD4, Viral load, EID (DNA PCR) and Sputum - Developing annual work plans - Implementing equipment preventive maintenance program -TB and HAART defaulter tracing -Providing PITC training to VCT staff
- Engaged in instrument maintenance and basic troubleshooting of LC-MS/MS, serving as primary operator of LC-MS/MS and reviewing QC and calibrator performance for assay integrity.
- Analyzed clinical samples on LC/MS-MS, resolving unusual data trends and handling chromatography and instrument alarms as appropriate.
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
- Provided support and guidance to junior lab staff.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
Laboratory Technologist
St.bridget, Child Health Centre Pumwani
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to verify quality control.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Laboratory Technologist
Donholm Nursing Home and Maternity
08.2006 - 11.2007
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Medical Laboratory sciences
Mt. Kenya University
Thika Kenya12.2013
Higher Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences (Microbiology
The Kenya Polytechnic University College
Nairobi Kenya2007
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Kabete Technical Training Institute
Nairobi Kenya2005
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Londiani Secondary School
Londiani -Kericho County2001
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
KCPE
Londiani-Kericho County1997
Skills
- Medical Laboratory sciences
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular Techniques; genotyping
- Hematology , parasitology and clinical chemistry
Accomplishments
- Dr.Alex Kasembeli
- Associate Research director
- Henry Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of military Medicine
- KEMRI/Walter Reed Project Kericho
- Cell Phone: +254701658479
- Email: alex.kasembeli@usamru-k.org
- Name: James Munyao Kingoo
- Laboratory Manager/Study Coordinator,
- University Of Washington-Treatment, Research and Expert education Program( UW-TREE)
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Cell Phone: +254724501749/+254734409121
- Email: munyaojams@gmail.com
- Name: Eric Rono
- Lab
- Manager; Clinical research Centre (CRC) Walter reed project
- P.O
- Box 1357
- Kericho
- Cell Phone: +254717813468
- Email: eric.rono@usamru-k.org
Affiliations
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists' Board Registration Number: AO3252, Diagnostics and Laboratory practice
Good Clinical Laboratory practice (GCLP)
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) monitoring
Biosafety and hazard communication.
Advanced application of PCR technology on Abbott m2000sp/rt
HIV-1 genotyping on ABI 3500XL with Viroseq.
Travelling
Travelling during vacation and leisure time
Timeline
Deputy Lab Manager/Section Head
KEMRI/Walter Reed, K, Kericho
09.2021 - Current
Section Head
KEMRI/Walter Reed, USAMRU-K
09.2013 - 09.2021
Laboratory Technologist
KEMRI/Walter Reed, USAMRU, K
02.2010 - 09.2013
Laboratory Technologist/Laboratory coordinator
Londiani District Hospital
11.2008 - 02.2010
Laboratory Technologist
St.bridget, Child Health Centre Pumwani
10.2007 - 11.2008
Laboratory Technologist
Donholm Nursing Home and Maternity
08.2006 - 11.2007
Bachelors Degree - Medical Laboratory sciences
Mt. Kenya University
Higher Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences (Microbiology
The Kenya Polytechnic University College
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Kabete Technical Training Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Londiani Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
KCPE
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