Naaman Agengo

I am a microbiologist with hands-on experience in medical research, particularly in data collection for clinical studies. My analytical skills and collaborative approach enable me to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary research projects. Driven by a commitment to scientific advancement and public health, I aspire to develop innovative microbial solutions that enhance disease prevention, diagnostic accuracy, and therapeutic strategies, thereby improving healthcare outcomes in Kenya.

Officer-Microbiology at Square Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited (2025-10 – Present)

• Environmental monitoring; conduct air, surface and personnel monitoring
• Disinfectant efficacy testing
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Validate sterilization processes (filtration, autoclaving): Sterility assurance
• Determine microbial limits and contamination levels
• Maintain accurate documentation following ALCOA+ principle
• Water system management; monitor water quality, ensuring the systems meet the standards
• Raw material and water sampling for microbial analysis

Laboratory Analyst at Medhill Clinic (2018-11 – 2022-12)

• Preparing culture media, autoclaving, and cleaning of media
• Enumeration, and identification of microorganisms
• Microscopic examination of patient's samples i.e., urine, stool
• Collection and processing of samples
• Maintaining, cleaning, and testing the sterility of laboratory equipment
• Preparing patients for sample collection and examination of specimens
• Performing culture and sensitivity tests and reporting results
• Performing AFB and Gene expert for sputum specimen

Part-time Assistant Laboratory analyst at Medhill Clinic (2016-01 – 2017-12)

• Decontaminating of the benches
• Receiving and scrutinizing lab requisition forms and specimens
• Disaggregating specimens for processing and analyses
• Examining specimens writing and recording of the results
• Dispatching the results for use in clinical management
• Performing culture and sensitivity and reporting

Research Assistant at Kenyatta National Hospital (2021-04 – 2021-06)

Cost-Utility Analysis & Budget Impact of Renal Replacement Therapies in ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) in Kenya. Principal investigator: Dr. Patricia Nyokabi, Co-investigator: Mr. Kennedy Okinda

• Communication and Reporting; Regularly giving progress updates, challenges, and preliminary findings to the research team and principal investigator
• Ethical Consideration: Ensuring that data collection activities adhere to ethical principles and regulatory requirements, particularly regarding participant confidentiality, privacy, and informed consent
• Data collection; Conducting face-to-face interviews with patients and doctors, administering surveys, and extracting data from medical records and administrative databases to gather information on healthcare costs, treatment outcomes, and quality of life
• Participant recruitment; Assisting in the recruitment of ESRD patients undergoing renal replacement therapies; dialysis or kidney transplantation, from healthcare facilities in Kenya
• Quality assurance through double-checking data entries, conducting periodic audits, and resolving discrepancies and missing information

Undergraduate Research Assistant at Microbiology Lab & Genetics Lab, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Undergraduate thesis title: "Isolation and characterization of bacteria in raw and pasteurized milk". Research Focus: Investigated bacterial contamination in raw and pasteurized milk to understand differences in microbial profiles and safety implications. Supervisor: Professor. Maina Wagacha. Project duration: 1 year

• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews on bacterial flora in milk and the effects of pasteurization
• Developed and optimized protocols for isolating bacteria from raw and pasteurized milk samples
• Used biochemical tests (gram staining & catalase tests) to characterize isolated bacterial species
• Presented research findings to the departmental committee
• Analyzed & interpreted the data obtained to compare the composition and diversity of bacteria between raw and pasteurized milk samples
• Provided recommendations for further research on optimizing milk processing techniques to enhance product safety & quality
• Identified potential pathogens and the beneficial bacteria present in raw and pasteurized milk
• Highlighted the threat of biofilms to the milk industry

BSc in Microbiology and Biotechnology – The University of Nairobi (2014-01 – 2019-12)