Tonny Syuma
Summary
A dedicated and skilled Medical Laboratory Officer with nearly 7 years of experience, seeking to leverage extensive knowledge and technical expertise in medical diagnostics, laboratory quality assurance, and biosafety. Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board, I aim to contribute to a reputable healthcare facility, utilizing my commitment to accuracy, patient care, and continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in phlebotomy, laboratory management, and sample analysis, I am eager to support health initiatives while advancing my professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Officer
Kenya Tissue Transplant Authority
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Performed venipuncture during blood drives.
- Prepared blood products.
- Accurately achieved laboratory testing of donated blood for Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis.
Medical Laboratory Officer
National Public Health Laboratory
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Achieved ISO 15189 accreditation of National Malaria Reference Laboratory.
- Completed PCR diagnosis of Malaria, Influenza, HIV, COVID-19 and TB.
- Created and dispatched reports using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Accomplished KECAMM proficiency evaluation.
- Performed Malaria microscopy.
- Conducted Biochemistry analysis tests.
- Proactively executed Biosafety and Biosecurity in the laboratories.
- Planned and performed Proficiency Testing for other laboratories.
- Reliably implemented laboratory quality assurance.
Medical Laboratory Officer
Lily Laboratory, Upper Hill
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Increased the laboratory's revenue by 21% in 3 months.
- Accurately did routine laboratory tests.
- Effectively performed phlebotomy on patients.
- Implemented Quality assurance, Biosafety, and Biosecurity in the laboratory.
- Reliably created and dispatched laboratory reports.
Medical Laboratory Officer
Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized and managed blood donation drives in Nairobi County.
- Prepared blood products.
- Accurately achieved laboratory testing of donated blood for Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis.
- Performed venipuncture during blood drives.
- Innovatively increased the number of blood donations through recruitment to address the demand for blood in hospitals.
Medical Laboratory Officer Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Trained and worked as a medical laboratory officer in Parasitology, Haematology, Phlebotomy, Immunology, Biochemistry, Histology and Blood Transfusion laboratories.
- Proactively implemented Quality Assurance, Biosafety and Biosecurity in the laboratory.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science And Technology
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12-2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer IT
Nairobi Industrial Institute
Nairobi, Kenya02-2013
KCSE -
Machakos School
Machakos CountyKCPE -
Ndururuno Primary School
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Experimental Procedures
- Sample Analysis
- Genetic Engineering
- Reagent Preparation
- Leadership and Management
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- PCR Diagnostics
- Phlebotomy
Certification
Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Officer
Kenya Tissue Transplant Authority
01.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Laboratory Officer
National Public Health Laboratory
10.2019 - 12.2022
Medical Laboratory Officer
Lily Laboratory, Upper Hill
01.2018 - 09.2019
Medical Laboratory Officer
Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service
01.2017 - 12.2017
Medical Laboratory Officer Intern
Kenyatta National Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science And Technology
University of Nairobi
Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer IT
Nairobi Industrial Institute
KCSE -
Machakos School
KCPE -
Ndururuno Primary School
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