Charles Katongo
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
I am currently employed as a Laboratory technologist. I am responsible for equipment as an equipment Officer. I am also responsible for training of interns or new staff on laboratory procedures and proper use of equipment. I have 8 years work experience working with HIV/AIDS both research and clinical laboratories. I am currently studying my degree in biomedical sciences with levy Mwanawasa University. I am diligent and focused on the timely, quality completion of all laboratory procedures and I can quickly adapt to pressure within high-volume testing environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
university teaching hospital(pcoe)
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2019 - Current
- Perform diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Conduct DNA and RNA extraction and quantification using spectrophotometer and gel electrophoresis
- Manage specimen, sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory
- Process clinical specimens.
- Perform Drug Resistance test using Sanger's Sequencing and sequence analysis.
- Perform real time PCR for SARS-CoV2, HPV and viral Load testing
- Perform recency testing for HIV-1 using Asante rapid test
laboratory technologist
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Collect samples (phlebotomy included)
- Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests as per request.
- Work on hematology, serology, chemistry as well as microbiology samples.
Education
Degree in biomedical sciences -
Levy Mwanawasa university
Lusaka, ZambiaDip Biomedical Sciences -
Evelyn hone college of biomedical sciences
GCSE O' Level Certificate - Grade 12
Hillcrest technical secondary School
Skills
- Sharp critical and analytical thinker
- Laboratory testing
- Reporting
- Equipment maintenance
- Motivated team player
- Time management
- Fast learner
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Patient-focused care
- Client relations aptitude
- Strong presentation skills
- Independent judgment and decision making
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/29/94
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Bemba
- Nyanja
References
- Mr. Mpanji Siwingwa, Manager-Laboratory, AIDC Lab.-UTH-HAP, Department of Pediatrics- Sch. Of Medicine, The University of Zambia, Lusaka, +260977 383092, mpanjisiwingwa@gmail.com
- Mr. Milimo Delhan Hamomba, Provincial Senior Lab Mentor, APHL/CDC, Lusaka, Zambia, +260976130392, milihamz@gmail.com
- Mr. Musonda Machiko, Lecturer, Evelyn Hone College of Biomedical Sciences, +260977438447, machikoveli@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Tourism
- Music
- Reading
- Sports
Nrc Number
258746/71/1
Other Information
- Trained and Certified in recency testing
- Trained and certified on the Hologic Panther
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST
university teaching hospital(pcoe)
01.2019 - Current
laboratory technologist
FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL
01.2017 - 01.2019
Degree in biomedical sciences -
Levy Mwanawasa university
Dip Biomedical Sciences -
Evelyn hone college of biomedical sciences
GCSE O' Level Certificate - Grade 12
Hillcrest technical secondary School