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Chikwendu Charles Onuoha
Kingston
Summary
I am a highly resilient and motivated individual with a keen interest in learning and sharing knowledge. I have postgraduate degrees in Microbiology. This is proof that I possess the skill and ability to adapt to easily to new contexts of learning. I am looking to apply this skill in laboratory diagnosis of infections and treatments, teaching, and research. This is to further learn and contribute to developing graduates with the capacity to be competitive in accordance with global standards.
Overview
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Certifications
Work History
Medical Microbiology Instructor
University of Calabar
- Preparation of culture medias for teaching that demonstrate proper isolation of clinically important microbes.
- Demonstration of microbiological instruments, different types of medical microscopes; introduction of different culture medias to medical and medical laboratory students.
- Organizing practical sessions for medical students
- Keeping practical attendance for Medical Students
- Conducting clinical microbiological sessions for Medical students.
- Demonstrating the appearance of these microbes as they appear in cultures.
- Key Contributions:
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
- Four years' experience with University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, department of pathology, Accurate, reliable, diligent, and focused on the time, quality, completion of all laboratory procedures.
- Excellent clinical laboratory skills with commendations, performance of conducting and analyzing laboratory assays and resolving complex clinical and instrumental problems.
- Work well under pressure and time constraints within a high-volume environment.
- Collect and prepare specimens and perform laboratory procedures used in the diagnostic treatment and prevention of diseases. Verify record and report laboratory results on all performed tests.
- Operated, calibrated, and assortment of laboratory/testing equipment and performed various microscopic and bacteriologic tests.
- Executed and analyzed tests in area including urinalysis, serology, histology, and bacteriology to aid physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
- Evaluation of purchased laboratory reagent.
- Skin scraping, skin snips as in parasitic infections mainly tissue parasites, identification of ova and cyst intestinal parasite.
- Assay of surgically removed specimen for microbiological cultures cum histological process. Proper regulation of microbiological instruments.
- Ensured test results validity before recording corresponding with results; an outstanding recommendation was awarded, for such reputation and meticulous attention to details.
- Demonstrated the ability to communicate test results effectively with physicians and pathologists as member of interdisciplinary lean focused on providing exemplary quality care.
- Achieving proper laboratory management in maintaining standard laboratory test and measurement control with compliance with other standards.
- Ensure safety and risk management guidelines
- Performed routine testing on a variety of specimens quickly and accurately.
- Detection of Mycological investigation.
- Key Contributions:
Research Assistant
University of West Indies Mona
- Current
- Part-time Laboratory Demonstrator for undergraduates of Basic Medical Science, Microbiology and Molecular Biology University of West Indies Mona, Kingston Jamaica
Education
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) - Medical Microbiology
University of West Indies
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) - Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Calabar
10.1998
Skills
Clinical Assays - Intermediate - 5 years Clinical
Certification
Certified by American Society of Clinical Pathology, Board of Certification, Microbiology M (ASCP)M Certificate Maintenance
Publications
- C. Onuoha et.al (2022). Mixed-species biofilms and resistance to heavy metals and disinfectants; Implications for UPEC and UTIs. International Congress on Infectious Diseases, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2022-11-20.
- C. Onuoha et.al (2022). Mixed-species biofilms and tolerance in high oxidizing environments; Implications for pathogenesis in respiratory infections. Current Innovative Trends in Applied Biosciences (CITABS) 2022 Conference, Lahore Garrison University, Pakistan; 2022-11-22.
- C. Onuoha et.al Mixed-species biofilms and tolerance in high disinfective environments, Implications in wound infections.
- International journal of infectious Diseases Volume 130, supplement 2, May 2023 page 529
Training
- Accessing research grants for capacity building.
- Modern operating concepts for Medical Laboratory.
- Financial principles in Medical Laboratories.
- Quality assurance in Medical Laboratory
Employers
- University of West Indies, Mona Kingston Jamaica 2021- Date
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda 2013-2019
- Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, duty location at the State College Department of Science (Biology and Chemistry). From 2013-2019
- Instructor of Medical Microbiology at the Antigua State College, School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy 2016-2017.
- University of Calabar Teaching Hospital 2004-2007
Interests
Timeline
Medical Microbiology Instructor
University of Calabar
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Research Assistant
University of West Indies Mona
- Current
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) - Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
University of Calabar
Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) - Medical Microbiology
University of West Indies
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