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Mutinta Shisholeka Yumbe

 

National Laboratory quality assurance officer
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Primary Discipline: Science and Technology / Chemistry / Biochemistry
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Member Type: Consultant
Last Login: Mar 19, 2012
Member Since: Mar 19, 2012

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Affiliations

Ministry of health (Government, State, Other, Zambia) - primary

Contact Information

Address: P.O. box 30205
Lusaka 101010 Zambia

Languages

English - speaking level (Superior) , reading level (Superior)

Skills and Interests

Science and Technology (Expert)
1) Forecast quality control needs for Zambia's laboratory QA program. 2) Prepare quality control/assurance materials for medical laboratories. 3) Works with courier service providers to ensure distribution of QC materials to laboratories countrywide. 4) Supervise the implementation of QA procedures. 5) Conduct laboratory audits and assist with corrective actions. 6) Assist laboratory supervisors with preparation of inspection by lab accrediting agencies, investigating and resolving technical problems. 7) Research ways to improve the QA and QC programs and activities. 8) Train laboratory staff on quality procedures, maintaining the policy and procedural manuals for laboratory. 9) Prepare reports and other required documents and paperwork. 10) Read professional journals and other literature to stay current with the development in laboratory analysis, laboratory quality measures and technologies. 11) Maintain current and accurate records of all relevant communications, audits, corrective action plans, necessary for monitoring effectiveness of laboratories.

Education History

Biomedical Sciences General (06/2004) University of Zambia

Positions

National Laboratory quality assurance officer ( 10/2011 - Current ) Minisirty of Health
Laboratory Manager ( 02/2005 - 05/2011 ) Lancet laboratories- Lusaka
Section Head Heamtology ( 04/2002 - 02/2005 ) Univesity teaching Hospital

Associations

Biomedical Society of Zambia
President 07/2011 - Current
Biomedical society of Zambia
National Publicity Chairperson 04/2006 - 07/2011
Biomedical society of Zambia
National Chairperson 01/2003 - 03/2006
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