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Kelvin Mukhwana

Butere

Summary

Academic qualification: MSc Infectious Diseases (University of London- Ongoing) B.Sc Medical Laboratory Science (Technical University of Mombasa)

Licensed and registered Medical Laboratory Officer: Registered and certified laboratory officer with a valid practicing licensed (Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board) Outstanding research skills: Advanced knowledge of medical research methodology and ethics; ability to develop intervention activities or programs for the management of diseases and conditions developing Medical Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols. Good clinical practice training (GCP) and IACUC training i.e. Principles of animal care and use.

Excellent communication skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail; time-tested experience in communicating to all patients/relatives under care about nature of their tests.

Excellent computer skills: Excellent knowledge and skills in computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe photoshop, research software packages as well as strong capacity to use the Internet to find and access sources of information

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER

BruMERS study
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Monitoring activities at clinical study sites to ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), study protocols and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Taking charge of sample collections, data entry, report writing and on-site management of study supplies and equipment et al
  • Maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
  • Coordinating sample transport to KEMRI lab in liaison with study coordinator
  • Organising and presenting at investigator meetings
  • Working with management on a monitoring strategy and supervision tools
  • Developing project-specific training
  • Participate in clinical training programs and maintain awareness of developments in the field of clinical research as needed
  • Provide a benchmark of monitoring competence to inexperienced/less experienced colleagues
  • Maintaining accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
  • Requesting or acquiring equipment or supplies necessary for the project.

FIELD SUPERVISOR

NURU YA MTOTO PROJECT USAID PATH
11.2022
  • Accurately and fully complete the data validation tool
  • Accurately and fully complete the CPARA tool
  • Share completed data with the supervisor and make required corrections
  • Attend training and pretesting of tools.

MEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER

AMREF HEALTH AFRICA
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Result reporting and dispatch
  • Sample collection and phlebotomy techniques
  • Microscopy
  • PCR Techniques
  • Documentation and requesting for supplies.

MEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER

KITENGELA SUB COUNTY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Result reporting and dispatch
  • Sample collection and phlebotomy techniques
  • Microscopy
  • Sample analysis
  • Laboratory safety.

UNTRAINED TEACHER

ST PAUL'S SHIKUNGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Teach chemistry and biology
  • Perform any other role as directed by the principal
  • Worked as the assistant volleyball coach.

Education

MSc Infectious Diseases -

University of London- Ongoing
01.2024 -

Certificate in Project Management - undefined

University of California, Irvine
01.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory - undefined

Technical University of Mombasa
01.2017 - 05.2022

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

St James Lunza secondary school, Butere
01.2016 - 05.2016

St Paul's Shikunga secondary school, Butere - undefined

01.2012 - 05.2015

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Shisisia Primary School
01.2004 - 05.2011

Skills

Microsoft Office

Scientific Writing

Research design

Qualitative Research

Lab Management

Data Collection

Training and mentoring

Strong Work Ethic

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Languages

English
Swahili
Luhya

References

  • Dr Dismas Oketch, Study Coordinator, Washington State University, dismas.oketch@wsu.edu, +254720473785
  • Ronald Wigina, Chairperson Medical Sciences, Technical University of Mombasa, wigina@tum.ac.ke, +254722382496
  • David Maina, Field Laboratory Coordinator, Washington State University, david.maina@wsu.edu, +254726121266

Timeline

MSc Infectious Diseases -

University of London- Ongoing
01.2024 -

ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICER

BruMERS study
09.2023 - 09.2024

MEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER

AMREF HEALTH AFRICA
06.2023 - 08.2023

FIELD SUPERVISOR

NURU YA MTOTO PROJECT USAID PATH
11.2022

MEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER

KITENGELA SUB COUNTY HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 05.2023

Certificate in Project Management - undefined

University of California, Irvine
01.2020 - 05.2020

UNTRAINED TEACHER

ST PAUL'S SHIKUNGA SECONDARY SCHOOL
05.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory - undefined

Technical University of Mombasa
01.2017 - 05.2022

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined

St James Lunza secondary school, Butere
01.2016 - 05.2016

St Paul's Shikunga secondary school, Butere - undefined

01.2012 - 05.2015

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined

Shisisia Primary School
01.2004 - 05.2011
Kelvin Mukhwana