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
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
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