Vincent Mukenga
Medical Laboratory Technologist
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About
A trained Medical Laboratory Technologist with over two year's exposure in modern diagnostic techniques and quality control. My strong medical analytical skills enable me to evaluate and achieve optimal patient outcomes through accurate data interpretation and problem solving. I have strong interpersonal skills that offer effective collaboration and coordination with complementary medical teams ensuring accurate and timely medical reports.
Experience
Medical Laboratory Technologist - Intern - Brain Spine Rehabilitation Hospital - Ruiru, Kenya
(2025-02)
- Specimen collection phlebotomy techniques, proper sampling labelling and patient identification
- Sample processing, centrifugation, liquating, testing preparation
- Sample preservation and sample storage through refrigeration, freezing and ambient storage
- Performing liver function tests, renal function tests, tumor marker tests Glycated hemoglobin 1c tests (HbAIC) and Troponin I&T tests
- Performing bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, acid fast bacilli test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, special staining techniques i.e. Indian ink for Cryptococcus neofrmans
- Conducting Rapid diagnostic tests (RTDs) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent essay(ELISA) tests
- Performing blood group typing, antibody screening, blood and blood product preparation
- Performing Polymerase chain reactions (PCR), Immunohistochemistry tests on body aspirates and Western blotting for HIV diagnosis
Medical Laboratory Technologist Intern - Muranga Level 5 Hospital - Muranga, Kenya
(2023-09 - 2023-12)
- Facilitated specimen collection phlebotomy techniques, proper sampling labelling and patient identification
- Conducted sample processing, centrifugation, liquating, testing preparation
- Responsible for sample preservation and sample storage through refrigeration, freezing and ambient storage
- Performed liver function tests, renal function tests, tumor marker tests Glycated hemoglobin 1c tests(HbAIC) troponin I&T tests
- Conducted bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, acid fast bacilli test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, special staining techniques i.e. Indian ink for Cryptococcus neofrmans
- Conducted Rapid diagnostic tests (RTDs) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent essay(ELISA) tests
- Performed blood group typing, antibody screening, blood and blood product preparation
- Performed Polymerase chain reactions (PCR), Immunohistochemistry tests on body aspirates and Western blotting for HIV diagnosis
Medical Laboratory Technologist Intern - Thika Level 5 Hospital - Thika, Kenya
(2023-03 - 2023-08)
- Facilitated Specimen collection phlebotomy techniques, proper sampling labelling and patient identification
- Responsible for Medical sample processing, centrifugation, liquating, testing preparation
- Medical sample preservation and sample storage through refrigeration, freezing and ambient storage
- Performed liver function tests, renal function tests, tumor marker tests, Glycated hemoglobin 1c tests(HbAIC) and troponin I&T tests
- Performed bacterial culture and sensitivity testing, acid fast bacilli test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, special staining techniques i.e. Indian ink for Cryptococcus neofrmans
- Performed Rapid diagnostic tests (RTDs) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Essay(ELISA) tests
- Conducted blood group typing, antibody screening, blood and blood product preparation
- Performed Polymerase chain reactions (PCR), Immunohistochemistry tests on body aspirates and Western blotting for HIV diagnosis
Football Kenya Referee (Class III) - Football Kenya Federation - Nairobi, Kenya
(2019-06)
- Officiating competitive football matches
- Communicating decisions clearly and confidently to players, coaches and spectators
- Collaborating with fellow referees and match officials to promote fairness
Field Enumerator - Ministry of Labour and Social Protection - Nairobi, Kenya
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Collected and recorded data accurately and efficiently during field interviews in Ruiru
- Conducted Interviews and gathered information from participants for various research projects
- Coordinated with team members and supervisors to meet deadlines
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to report on field activities and projects
- Ensured collected data adhered to standardized fieldwork protocols
Ecommerce Specialist - Half Priced Books Kenya - Nairobi, Kenya
(2025-05)
- Managing online books and educational product listings on the store website
- Monitoring inventory levels and coordinated with suppliers to prevent stock outs and overflows
- Research and implementing cutting-edge technology to develop a streamlined and efficient e-commerce system, enhancing user experience and driving sales growth
- Performed customer service surveys, report filling on client recommendations and promptly resolving issues to maintain customer satisfaction
- Cultivating strategic partnerships with research institutions to procure essential research materials
- Spearheading promotion event in schools to cultivate strong reading culture among students fostering literacy and love for reading
Education
Diploma - Medical Laboratory Sciences - Kenya Medical Training College – Nyeri (2021-09 - 2024-08)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE - Thika High School (2016-06 - 2019-12)
