Mark Manowa

I am a medical Laboratory Technologist and Laboratory Quality Officer with experience in Biochemistry, Molecular diagnostics, laboratory quality management systems, and clinical laboratory operations. Skilled in instrument validation, troubleshooting, and implementation of laboratory technologies in high-throughput clinical settings. Experienced in training laboratory personnel, supporting laboratory workflows, and ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 standards.

Demonstrated success in reducing laboratory non-conformities from 18 to 10, contributing to successful ISO 15189:2022 re-accreditation. Strong communicator with experience working with multidisciplinary teams and exposure to advanced laboratory systems through observer-ship at Aga Khan Hospital Mombasa. Interested in supporting laboratories through technical application support, product training, and implementation of diagnostic technologies.

Laboratory Quality Officer - Premier Hospital - Mombasa

(2024-01)

• Internal Audits and Compliance
• Quality Indicator Monitoring
• Identify risks that could affect laboratory quality and patient safety
• Continuous Quality Improvement

Laboratory Technologist / Head of Biochemistry - Premier Hospital - Mombasa

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Internal Audits and Accreditation Preparation
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance
• Molecular diagnostic techniques (PCR, nucleic acid extraction)
• Laboratory instrument troubleshooting and maintenance
• Method validation and verification on Cobas E411,C111and Cobas integra 400plus
• Instrument quality control and calibration

Laboratory Technologist - Nairobi Women's Hospital - Mombasa

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Conducted laboratory analysis in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, blood banking, and immunology
• Operated and maintained laboratory diagnostic instruments
• Managed laboratory inventory and consumables
• Entered laboratory data into the Laboratory Information Management System and ensured proper sample handling

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Technical University of Mombasa (2022-01 - 2026-05)

Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Kenya Medical Training College (2014-01 - 2017-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - St Benedict Budalangi Boys High School (2010-01 - 2013-12)