JOHN OTANGA ACHALA
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
Kisumu,17
Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Technology with a proven track record at Make me Smile Kenya, enhancing lab efficiency and accuracy. Expert in analytical techniques and quality assurance controls, with a flair for mentoring and community health education. Excels in blood bank operations and effective communication, driving significant improvements in test result turnaround times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MEDICAL LABOTARORY TECHNOLOGIST
MAKE ME SMILE KENYA
Kisumu, Kisumu
11.2021 - Current
Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Leading or participating in projects to enhance laboratory efficiency, accuracy, and safety.
- Implementing new protocols that reduce error rates and improve turnaround times for test results.
Leadership and Mentorship :
- Taking on supervisory or management roles within the laboratory.
- Mentoring junior technologists, students, or interns and contributing to their professional development.
Community Outreach and Education :
- Engaging in public health campaigns or educational programs to raise awareness about the importance of laboratory testing.
- Providing lectures or workshops to healthcare professionals or the community.
Medical Laboratory Technologist
City Health Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
Education
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Mount Kenya University
Thika 01.2017 - 12.2019
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
Hobunaka Boys High School
Vihiga, Kenya 01.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
Analytical Techniques
Serology Techniques
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Specimen Collection
Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
Blood Bank Operations
Quality Assurance Controls
Analytical Techniques
Languages
Luo, Swahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
referees
Mr Hezrone Okoth
Laboratory In charge
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
Tel: 0723554163
Mrs. Winnie A. Onyango
Facility In charge
Angola Health Centre Kisumu
Tel: 0727739855
Mr. Simon Peter
Director
Make me Smile Kenya
Tel: 0727867337
Timeline
MEDICAL LABOTARORY TECHNOLOGIST
MAKE ME SMILE KENYA
11.2021 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technologist
City Health Hospital
07.2021 - 10.2021
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Jaramogi Odinga Oginga Teaching & Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2021
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences
Mount Kenya University
01.2017 - 12.2019
No Degree - Kenya Certificate of Secondary School
Hobunaka Boys High School
01.2011 - 12.2015