PAULINE OKUKU

I am seasoned Biomedical Scientist with over 11 years experience working in the Government of the Republic of Zambia’s funded Laboratory programs at provincial and national level under Ministry of Health. I have over the years acquired excellent technical skills in Laboratory Management that have driven vital project objectives in my previous and current roles. I take on challenges as learning opportunities and strive hard to achieve set objectives. I am passionate about my work and excited to join vibrant teams of professionals in fast paced working environments.

REFERENCES

Dr. Mable Mutengo; Director Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences Levy Mwanawasa Medical University Lusaka Zambia. Tel: +260977842352 Email: mmtengo@yahoo.com

Dr. Geoffrey Kwenda Acting Assistant Dean(Research) University of Zambia (School of Medicines) Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260979428815 Email: jaffekwenda@gmail.com

Mr. Mutale Mubanga QMS Specialist CIDRZ Head Office Off Alick Nkhata Rd Lusaka, Zambia. Cell: +260977960808 Email: mubangamubs@gmail.com

Dr. Hamakwa Mantina Unit Head Haematology Lab University Teaching Hospital Lusaka, Zambia Tel: 0974021971 Email: muluti70@iconnect.zm

INTERESTS & HOBBIES Hobbies: enjoys travelling and discovering new places, wildlife appreciation, Gardening, Watching T.V, Reading, Cooking Farming, Singing.

• Spearheaded the implementation of a quality management system in the University Teaching Hospital-Haematology laboratory. The laboratory was recommended for international accreditation to ISO 15189 Standard
• Provided laboratory quality management and accreditation mentorship at some provincial Hospital Was involved in the development of the National Guidelines for the management of Haemophiliacs
• Spearheaded the management of non -conformities at University Teaching Hospital labs
• Involved in the verification and validation of laboratory analyzers useful for the management of HIV patients. Example is the BD point of care machine for CD4 count and Hb level; Sysmex XT 2000i, Sysmex XT 4000i and Sysmex XN2000 analyzers for FBC
• Developed a referral system and contingency plan for the management of full blood count (FBC) samples
• Developed a working Turn Around Time (TAT) for FBC samples for effective management of patient.
• One of the firstly trained users of DISA and e-logistic management systems
• Successfully led the implementation of quality management systems leading to the successful ISO-15189 accreditation of the UTH laboratory
• Expert in the development of standard operating procedures and job aids for the management of laboratory services.
• Extensive experience in working with laboratory technologies including the GeneXpert Infinity and single modules.

2021: Medical Educator

2018: HIV testing

2017: First Aid-CPR and AED

2017: Quality Management Systems Assessor training

2016: Training on BD point of care machine for CD4 count

2016: Quality Management Systems

2016: Diagnosis of haemophilia by manual methods

2015: Immunophenotyping of leukaemia by flow cytometry

2015: Molecular diagnosis of haematological malignancies

2015: Bdpresto a point of care machine for cd4 count and Hb determination

2011: Good practice of phlebotomy

Others:

· How to operate and maintain the Sysmex XN series haematology analyzers

· Exposed to the DISA link for laboratory information management systems

· BD FACs Calibur for CD4 count

· Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV using the GeneXpert Infinty analyser

LICENCES & REGISTRATIONS ,

Practicing Licence No. HPCZ/101/2/23/00640

Resident Permit No. RP210805/7-20

African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM)

Biomedical Society of Zambia (BSZ)

Health Professional Council of Zambia (HPCZ)