Pamela Cherono

A detail-oriented and highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technologist with extensive experience in diagnostic testing, laboratory equipment maintenance, and quality control. Proficient in microbiological analysis, sample preparation, and data interpretation, ensuring accurate and timely results. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient care through precise laboratory diagnostics.

Committed to upholding biosafety, biosecurity, and infection control standards in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Passionate about continuous professional development and implementing best practices in laboratory operations.

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Mombasa Catholic CBHC Services - Mombasa

(2019-01)

• Conducting laboratory tests, including CD4 counts, viral loads, and other essential diagnostic procedures.
• Labeling, collecting, receiving, registering, storing, and transporting specimens for further analysis.
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
• Managing laboratory inventory, ensuring timely requisition of reagents and consumables.
• Training clinical staff on laboratory updates, best practices, and safety protocols.
• Organizing and leading monthly Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) meetings to enhance facility hygiene.
• Conducting Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions on biosafety and biosecurity.
• Performing internal and external quality control checks on diagnostic equipment and test kits.
• Ensuring staff participation in proficiency testing for quality assurance.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory tests.

Medical Laboratory Intern - Portrietz Sub-county Hospital - Portrietz

(2018-03 - 2018-05)

• Collected and processed patient specimens for laboratory analysis under supervision.

Attachment in pathology department - Coast Provincial General Hospital

(2016-04 - 2016-08)

• Assisted in performing hematology, microbiology, and biochemistry tests.
• Ensured proper documentation and safe handling of laboratory samples.
• Maintained laboratory hygiene and followed biosafety protocols.

Industrial attachment in medical laboratory section - Malindi Sub-County Hospital - Malindi

(2016-09 - 2016-12)

• Assisted in sample collection, preparation, and diagnostic testing procedures.
• Observed and adhered to infection prevention and control measures.
• Gained experience in handling automated and manual laboratory equipment

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science - Kenya Medical Training College (2017-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Itigo Girls High School (2012-11)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Lelmokwo Primary School (2008-11)