1. PATIENCE KACHE CHULA
P.O .BOX 19321- 40123, Kisumu.
Phone: Mobile +254-722966224
Email: kachepatience@yahoo.com
+ERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 11 November 1976
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
CAREER OBJECTIVE AND VISION
To serve and empower humanity through knowledge acquired in my career.
To advance and grow to be the best in all that I do.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Experienced medical technologist with K.M.L.T.T.B certification, twelve years of experience as lab
technologist and Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, majoring in Clinical
Chemistry searching for employment
Excellent clinical laboratory skills, with commended performance conducting/analyzing laboratory
assays and resolving complex clinical and instrument problems
Accurate, reliable, diligent and focused on the timely quality completion of all lab procedures, Works
well under pressure and time constraints within high-volume environments. Worked as Laboratory
Technologist, Safety Officer, Fire Marshall, Assistant Laboratory Manager, Quality Officer and
Laboratory Manager
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
2007 - 2008: Higher National Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Chemistry
(Pass)
The Kenya Polytechnic
1997 - 1999: Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (Credit)
The Mombasa Polytechnic
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
June 2014 to date CLSI International
Consultant Laboratory Mentor
A consultant laboratory mentor with CLSI tasked in assisting the
assigned laboratories to attained accreditation under SLIPTA in
accordance with ISO 15189:2012
Main duties are;
• Develop and implement focused mentorship program activities and
assist the laboratory with accreditation preparedness aligned to the ISO
15189 standard and/or recognition by the SLIPTA Program.
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2. • Work with the laboratory Quality Team and other CLSI mentors to
develop, and Implement the 12 CLSI Quality System Essentials in
accordance with established CLSI Standards and guidelines, work with
other CLSI mentors to establish an action plan.
• Recommends, develops and implements a focused mentorship program
order to sustain advances made towards accreditation or
implementation of quality management systems in assigned
international projects.
• Provide training in quality management systems in accordance with
CLSI and internationally accepted standards of practice.
Conduct Gap Analysis in assigned laboratories and analyze the results
to assist with development of plans to move laboratories forward in
QMS, up to and including accreditation as desired.
• Contribute to the writing and editing of training materials, and those
materials related to the implementation of high quality laboratory
practices on a global basis utilizing the initial work products by the
collaborative efforts of the CDC (US) and CLSI
• Ensure the quality of program and project activities and services.
• Work with the Senior Program manager, Directors and other GHP staff,
establishing priorities, to ensure the quality and timely conduct of
laboratory strengthening activities.
Feb 2013 to June 2014 Hawi Diagnostic Laboratory
Laboratory Manager
Skilled Medical Laboratory Technologist and effective Laboratory
Manager also experienced trainer in hematology, serology, chemistry and
microbiology. Possession of comprehensive understanding of all areas of
the laboratory together with maintenance of knowledge of the current
laboratory practices. Skills enhanced as a Laboratory Manager include
organization, delegation, and communication.
Duties includes
• Ensuring smooth operation of all laboratory services in all
sections
• Develop laboratory standard operating procedures and department
objectives annually
• Responsible for laboratory budget development.
• Ensuring that laboratory teams are providing quality services to
all clients seeking laboratory services in line with recommended
guidelines
• Ensuring appropriate preventive maintenance of essential
laboratory equipment and proper inventory management for
laboratory commodities
• Ensuring the implementation of bio-safety practices within the
laboratory
• Mentoring and Supervising lab staff
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3. Aug 2009 - Sept 2012 Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu:
Quality Assurance officer
Was the Quality Assurance Manager at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu, a
period which the institution acquired ISO 15189:2007 accreditation under
SANAS.
Achievements attained during this period were:-
• Attainment of ISO 15189:2012 under SANAS
• Strengthening technical capacity of pathology department
• Ensuring quality results for both internal and external quality
assurance programs
• Monitoring and evaluating department goals and objectives
• Identifying training needs and conducting training sessions
• Formulating SOPs for all laboratory procedures
• Monitoring and enhancing safety measures in the laboratory
Other duties included
• Oversee laboratory service and ensuring smooth operation in all
sections
• Develop laboratory standard operating procedures and department
objectives annually
• Take lead role in laboratory budget development.
• Represented the laboratory in all laboratory services related meetings
• Convene periodic meetings of laboratory staffs including
management review, monthly laboratory meetings
Supervise and report on all laboratory services to the management
committee and medical director.
• Provide quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports on
laboratory services to the management committee
• Ensure that laboratory teams are providing quality services to all
clients seeking laboratory services in line with recommended
guidelines
• Ensure appropriate preventive maintenance of essential laboratory
equipment and proper inventory management for laboratory
commodities
• Ensure the implementation of necessary bio-safety practices within
the program
• Mentorship, and Supervision of lab staff
• Prepares daily work schedule of employees to provide adequate
coverage at all times
• Ensures that all staff comply with laboratory protocols
• Oversees the training and competency evaluation of staff
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and/or reagent difficulties
• Revised and updated Standard Operating Procedures as needed
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4. • Validated new assays and instruments by performing test runs of
linearity, accuracy, precision checks and developed new SOPs to
ensure accurate test performance
• Reviewed and signed temperature charts, maintenance logs,
daily/monthly Q/C results of test runs and Q/C of test kit lot to lot
before put in use
• Responsible for inspection/audits by JCIA, ISO 9001:2008, ISO
15189:2012.
• Ensures that all records, reports, statistics, logs, files, and documents
are reviewed and maintained as required by ISO 15189:2012, JCIA,
ISO 9001:2008 regulation and guidelines
• Track and trend any issues that occurs during operations in the
laboratory
Committee member in:
• Laboratory Quality Improvement
• Health & Safety in the Laboratory
• Blood Transfusion
• ISO 15189:2007, ISO 9001:2008, JCIA Policies Implementers
• HIV & Peer Educators
Nov 2002 - Sept 2008 Pathcare Kenya Ltd,
Laboratory technologist
Was a Laboratory Technologist with them since its inception with the
main objective of attaining accreditation first under ISO 17025 then ISO
15189:2012
Main responsibilities:
• Support the achievement and the implementation of quality strategies
i.e. guarantee the quality of activities
• Systematically produce quality-related data for the development of
the operations
This involved the following activities:
• Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used
in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease
• Verify, record and report lab results on all performed tests
• Ensure compliance with government requirements, laboratory policies
and procedures, including maintaining the cleanliness of lab equipment,
instruments and work area.
• Ensure timely, high-quality completion of both routine and special
laboratory assays of patient specimens
• Ensure test-result validity before recording/reporting results
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5. • Communicate test results effectively with physicians, pathologists and
other staff
• Evaluate quality control within laboratory using standard laboratory test
and measurement controls, and maintain compliance with safety and
risk-management guidelines.
The above involved working in various departments and handled both
routine and specialized tests in the following sections within the
laboratory:
• Hematology
• Parasitology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry/Endocrinology
• Serology
Handled the following equipments
• Synchron CX5 for chemistry tests
• Access Beckman Coulter for immunoassays
• BD Facts count for CD4/8
• Beckman coulter Hematology Analyzer
Health & Safety Officer
Main responsibilities:
• Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures
• Identify potential hazards and potential major incidents at the work
place
The above involved:
• Examining the causes of incidents at the work place
• Investigating complaints by any employee relating to health or safety
at work
Apr 1998 - Oct 2002 Pandya Memorial Hospital:
Laboratory technologist on Locum
Managed to work in the following sections within the laboratory:
• Hematology
• Parasitology
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6. • Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Serology
• Blood Bank
• Phlebotomy
Aug 2000 - Jan 2001 Diani Beach Hospital:
Laboratory Technologist
Managed to work in the following sections within the laboratory:
• Hematology
• Parasitology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Serology
• Phlebotomy
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS MEMBERSHIP
Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
WORKSHOPS AND ESSENTAIL TRAINING
Feb 2011 Fire Marshall Training & First Aid JRS Fire Services Red Cross (Kenya)
July 2010 ISO 15189: 2007 Implementers Course, Artemes Health and Safety
Consultancy
May 2010 Basic Life Support Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu
Sept 2014 Laboratory Mentors Training (TOT), CLSI
SUPPORTIVE SKILLS
Languages: English and Swahili, Excellent in written and verbal communication
Information Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office packages and Internet
REFEREES
1) Dr. Michael Amolo
Medical Director
The Aga khan Hospital Kisumu
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7. Supervisor
Mobile: 0722530803
P.O. Box 530-40100
Kisumu
Email: michael.amolo@akhskenya.org
2) Dr. Jane Mwangi
Pathologist Hematology
Pathcare Kenya Ltd
Supervisor
Mobile: 0728423010, 0722206947
P.O. Box 60293-00202
Nairobi
Email : drjanemwangi@yahoo.com
3) Mr. Paul Okwach
Technical Manager
Africare Laboratories
Supervisor
Mobile: 0722409799
P.O. Box 60293-00202
Nairobi
Email: paul.okwach@yahooo.com
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