CHINEDU EZE

Passionate about improving population health, I strive for excellence as part of a public health research team. With a strong focus on developing health systems in tropical regions, I am skilled at adapting effectively in resource-limited settings. As an accomplished medical laboratory scientist, I have 10+ years of experience maintaining safe and reliable lab environments. My expertise lies in delivering flawless diagnostic reports across various specialties, including Hematology. Known for strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory guidelines, I uphold lab operations and subject privacy at all times.

• 2024, MSc, Public Health, in view
• 2018, BSc, Microbiology
• 2006, BMLS, Haematology/Histopathology
• 1999, WASCE, West African School Certificate Examination
• 1992, FSLC, First School Leaving Certificate

• 2006, Beta Sigma International (BSN, Graduate Assembly)
• 2008, Associate Member: Medical Lab. Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• 2009, Member: National Youth Service Corps Foundation (NYSCF)
• 2013, Member: Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria (HFN)
• 2020, Member Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS-Online)
• 2022, Member American Society for Microbiology [ASM-Online]

• Revision course in Public Health held at the Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (Powered by The Faculty of Public Health, National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria in Collaboration with Department of Community Medicine, University College Hospital, Ibadan 2011)
• Molecular Research and Diagnostic Techniques held in October 2011 at the NAFDAC South-East Zonal Laboratory, Agulu, Anaocha local Government, Anambra State (Powered by National Biotechnology Development Agency in Collaboration with Nnamdi Azikiwe University)
• On-Site Training on Blood Safety and National Blood Policy held in July 2013 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Anambra State (Powered by IHV-Nigeria)
• Quality Assurance on Malaria Diagnosis and Quality Assurance of Medical Laboratories held in January 2014 at the Crispan Hotel Abagana (A Training Powered by Roll Back Malaria Anambra State in Collaboration with SUNMAP)
• MLSCN Benchmark for Training Institution’s Accreditation, Programme Assessment and Professional Examinations held August 2015 in Abuja (Powered by Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria)
• ‘Global Health Security:’ (AMLSN Annual Scientific Conference/Workshop, 2019)
• Annual Public Health Lecture Series (Powered by AMLSN and MLSCN, 2020 Edition)
• Let’s Break the Chain of COVID-19 Infection (Powered by Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Healthcare Sciences and UAE AID, March 2020)
• Quality Management System Fundamentals in Laboratory Response to Covid-19 (Powered by MLSCN, 2020)
• Infection Prevention and Control Program from the Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Training Course (CDC TRAIN, 2020)
• Occupational Health Consideration for the Infection Prevention and Control Program (CDC Train, 2020)
• Covid-19 Public Health Strategy Basic Concepts (NDPHTN, 2020)
• Hand Hygiene (CDC TRAIN, May 2020)
• Covid-19 and Mental Health: Caring for the Public and Ourselves (American Psychiatric Association, 2020)
• Fundamentals of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Clinical Laboratories (Division of Laboratory Systems CDC, 2020)
• Every Contact Counts: Contact Tracing for Public Health Professionals (Northwest Centre for Public Health Practice in collaboration with University of Washington, 2020)
• COVID-19 Contact Tracing, an Online Non-Credit Course (Authorized by John Hopkins University offered and through Coursera)
• Emerging Respiratory Viruses, including COVID-19: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response and Control (WHO, 2020)
• Certified Phlebotomist (Alison, March 2022)

• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills.
• Research and Development.
• Leadership skills and result – oriented.
• Basic Molecular Research and Diagnostic Techniques.
• Average proficiency in the use of computers.
• Field trip experience.
• Problem solving, resourceful, and innovative.
• Proficient in the use of equipment such as Sysmex, MINDRAY, MYTHIC 22, PCE 210, COAG CHROM 3003, APDIA for ELISA

• A Volunteer Medical Aid for Pro Health International/TY Danjuma Foundation in collaboration with Global Health International in 8 Local Government Areas in Taraba State.
• A Capacity Builder/Trainee for Primary Health Care Workers and Students on HIV/AIDS Voluntary Counseling and Testing in Taraba State College of Health Technology Takum (Project Powered by National Youth Service Corps Health Community Development Service Group, Takum Chapter)
• A Volunteer Medical Laboratory Officer for Omega Cares Foundation in a Free Medical Health Care in Anara Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. (December 2010)
• A Volunteer Resource person for Omega-Cares Foundation in an Anti Sickle Cell Anemia Campaign “SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA TRAFFIC CONTROL CAMPAIGN” in Jos, Plateau State. (October, 2011)
• Volunteer Support/Technical Staff for Covid-19 Special Task Force for the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi (2020 till date)
• Member NAUTH Lassa Fever Committee (Infection Prevention/Sensitization, 2021).

• Isolation and Characterization of Bacteria Associated with Hawked Suya Meat in Nnewi Metropolis (June, 2018)
• Coagulation Studies in Standing Cases of Diabetes (June, 2006)

• Merit Award of Excellence by Health Committee Dev. Group (NYSC, Takum)
• Governor’s Commendation Award (NYSC, Taraba State)
• MBRU Community Immunity Ambassador (2020)
• Best Graduating Student Department of Microbiology 2018, Tansian University (4.45/5.0)

• Onwurah, O.W. Ajuba C.F. Anokwute M.U. Nkemjika U.N. Nwachukwu E. P and Eze, C.G (April, 2021). Echelon of Hemoglobin Genotype Variants in Anambra State South East Nigeria from 2005 to 2009. International Journal of Immunology and Scientific Research
• Onwurah, O.W. Ajuba C.F. Nwoke, C.G. Anokwute M.U. Nkemjika U N. Nwachukwu E. P and Eze, C.G. (June, 2021). Prevalence of Hepatitis B e-Antigen among Hepatitis B Positive Subjects in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Research
• Onwurah, O.W. Eze, H.T. Ezeagwuna D.A. Nwachukwu, P.E. Eze, C.G. Onwuasuanya, U. F. and Uzoewulu N.G (April, 2022.) The Effect of Cigarette Smoking in Plasma Fibrinogen Level and Platelet Count in Male Smokers in Nnewi Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and research Archive.

• Emeritus Prof. Mrs. N.F. Onyemelukwe, 08033278141, ngozi.onyemelukwe@unn.edu.ng
• Dr. Aneke J.C., 08063756285, jc.aneke@unizik.edu.ng
• Prof. Ejikemuwa J.O.N., 08062912017, ejo.ndubisi@tansianuniversity.edu.ng

• Onwurah, O.W. Ajuba C.F. Anokwute M.U. Nkemjika U.N. Nwachukwu E. P and Eze, C.G (April, 2021). Echelon of Hemoglobin Genotype Variants in Anambra State South East Nigeria from 2005 to 2009. International Journal of Immunology and Scientific Research
• Onwurah, O.W. Ajuba C.F. Nwoke, C.G. Anokwute M.U. Nkemjika U N. Nwachukwu E. P and Eze, C.G. (June, 2021). Prevalence of Hepatitis B e-Antigen among Hepatitis B Positive Subjects in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi. Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Research
• Onwurah, O.W. Eze, H.T. Ezeagwuna D.A. Nwachukwu, P.E. Eze, C.G. Onwuasuanya, U. F. and Uzoewulu N.G (April, 2022.) The Effect of Cigarette Smoking in Plasma Fibrinogen Level and Platelet Count in Male Smokers in Nnewi Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and research Archive.