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SIDIKAT OSHIAFI
ABUJA,ABUJA-NIGERIA
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Summary
Accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist with over 8 years of maintaining safe and flawless Laboratory environments. Known overtime for delivering reliable, accurate and verifiable diagnostic reports on laboratory tests ranging from medical microbiology, histopathology, clinical chemistry to Hematology in an internationally accredited five-star laboratory facility. And a credible expert in implementation of quality management system (QMS) ISO 15189 2022.
Seasoned Management Officer with a strong background in strategic planning, operational oversight, and team leadership. Possesses solid skills in project management, budgeting, and process improvement that have consistently driven business growth. Known for ability to foster collaborative environments and implement innovative solutions to complex problems.
Overview
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Certification
11
11
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personnel management officer
Maitama District Hospital
ABUJA , NIGERIA
01.2024 - Current
- Use excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Lead trainings and development programs to enhance team skills and performance.
- Lead crisis management to resolve issues promptly and efficiently amongst laboratorystaff.
- Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Monitor and report on operational performance metrics.
- Analyze market trends to inform business decisions and strategies.
- Ensure the security and confidentiality of sensitive staff and clients informations.
- Represent the organization at external events and conferences.
- Provide support to senior executives in formulating plans for organizational growth.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, payroll and disciplinary issues.
- Provide guidance to employees on their job roles, responsibilities and career development opportunities.
- Resolve conflicts between employees and clients.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed by staff at the workplace.
- Maintain accurate personnel files in accordance with legal requirements.
- Assist in developing training programs for new hires and existing staff members.
- Organize regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Manag administrative tasks such as filing documents, maintaining databases.
- Lead team meetings to discuss operational challenges and foster collaborative problem-solving.
- Coordinate patient care activities across hospital departments to ensure efficient service delivery.
Safety officer
Maitama District Hospital
ABUJA , NIGERIA
01.2022 - Current
- Conduct safety audits to identify potential hazards in patient care areas.
- Develop safety training programs for hospital staff and volunteers.
- Collaborate with medical teams to enforce compliance with health regulations.
- Provide guidance on emergency response procedures during drills and real incidents.
- Review incident reports to analyze trends and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate with external agencies for safety inspections and certifications.
- Monitor equipment safety standards to ensure proper functioning in the hospital.
- Develop and implemente health, safety and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Manage safety meetings and training workshops to inform workers of new policies and educate on safety practices.
- Evaluate proposed changes in operations or processes for potential impacts on health and safety performance.
- Investigate accidents or incidents to determine root causes, contributing factors and corrective actions.
- Analyze statistical data collected from various sources such as OSHA logs and injury reports for trends and patterns.
- Assist in developing risk assessment programs for identifying workplace hazards.
- Maintain records of all safety-related activities including training records, incident reports.
- Identify, document, and recommend corrective procedures for safety concerns.
- Provide advice on the selection, use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Assist in the development of emergency response plans for various scenarios.
- Coordinate activities related to emergency preparedness such as fire drills, evacuation plans.
- Train workers on safe work practices and emergency response procedures.
- Monitor employee compliance with safety rules, regulations, protocols and standards.
- Train and assist employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicate safety requirements.
- Collect samples of dust, gases and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Maitama District Hospital
ABUJA , NIGERIA
01.2018 - Current
- Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical laboratory test procedures.
- Utilize expertise in microbiology, chemistry and hematology to help with patients clinical diagnosis.
- Lead quality control diagnostic testing, documenting variances in results and blood product performance.
- Identifies and resolve unexpected results, directing secondary testing measures or collection efforts.
- Analyze and review laboratory test results based on established indicators and submitting findings to central laboratory database.
- Ensures implementation of quality management system (QMS) in accordance with ISO 15189 2022 standards.
- Counsels fertility patients on routine basis for hormonal assays.
- Regularly Train personnels on occupational health and safety practices.
- Conduct complex laboratory tests such as hormones and tumour markers to diagnose diseases and monitor health conditions.
- Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy of laboratory results.
- Operate and maintain advanced laboratory equipment such as Miura 200, Chemia 200, selectra pro S, Sysmex etc for testing procedures.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to discuss patient test results and implications.
- Train and mentor junior staff on laboratory protocols and safety practices.
- Document test procedures and results in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implement infection control measures to maintain a safe laboratory environment.
- Analyze blood samples and other body fluids like CSF, Sputum and urine etc
- Evaluate test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established standard protocols.
- Ensure proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
- Monitor inventory levels of laboratory supplies, place orders when necessary.
- Perform hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
- Analyze specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, molecular diagnostics, and microscopic examination.
- Maintain laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
- Document all findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Contribute to laboratory team and individual competency assessment toward maintaining efficiency in environment.
- Oversee statistics documentation and archiving, logging entries within dedicated software program.
- Manage the disposal of hazardous waste materials in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Supervise junior staff members by providing guidance and instruction on their duties.
- Investigate discrepancies between test results obtained by different technicians and laboratories.
- Assist pathologists in preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination.
- Utilize advanced molecular techniques for genetic and cancer marker analysis.
- Identify pitfalls and recommend improvements in routine analytical methods and processes.
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (national youth service Corp)
Asokoro District Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Intern medical laboratory scientist (TRAINEE)
Kubwa general hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Advocacy officer
Blood Drive initiative (AAU Ekpoma Detachment)
01.2011 - 01.2014
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Ambrose Alli University
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINARION -
Government Day Secondary school
BWARI-ABUJA , NIGERIA 06.2001 - 06.2007
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CONTINOUS ASSASSMENT -
Pilot science primary school
BWARI-ABUJA , NIGERIA 06.1996 - 07.2001
Skills
- Good team player
- Client Support
- Document Archival
- Fast reading Comprehension
- Biosafety Precautions
- Equipment maintenance and validation
- Patient’s Needs and patient Assessment
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Quality management system (QMS) expertise
- Fertility counselor and fertility coach
- Phlebotomy
- Proficient in computer operation
- Biosecurity caution
Affiliations
- Association Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
- Young Medical Laboratory Scientist Forum of Nigeria (YMLS)
- Blood Drive Initiative (BDI)
- Nigerian Union of Allied Health Workers (NUHAP)
Certification
- Caregiver Level 3, 2026, LA PLAGE META VERSE
- Caregiver Level 1 & 2, 2025, LA PLAGE META VERSE
- Global Leadership, 2025, LA PLAGE META VERSE
- International Executive Diploma in Health and Safety, 2025, LA PLAGE META VERSE
- Occupational Health and Safety Management, 2025, LA PLAGE META VERSE
- NiCaDe AMR Diagnostic Stewardship Training, 2024, NCDC, ROBERT KOCH INSTITUTE
- Fundamental Laboratory Quality Management System (ISO 15189 2012, ISO 15189 2022), 2023, IHV-NIGERIA
- Quality Management System, Biosafety, Biosecurity and Equipment User Maintenance, 2023, JICA, NCDC
- Export and International Business Training, 2023, BREKETE FAMILY, TECHPATRIATE
- Achieving Medical Laboratory Diagnosis and Management, 2019, YMLS
- Competence Based Standard First Aid Course, 2018, NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
- Course on Business Plan, 2017, YouWin! Connect
- Diploma in Data Processing/Data Management, 2015, WEBNET COMPUTER INSTITUTE
Appointments
- Safety Officer, Maitama District Hospital, 01/01/22, Present
- Personnel Management Officer, Maitama District Hospital, 01/01/24, Present
- Advocacy Officer, Blood Drive Initiative (AAU Ekpoma Detachment), 01/01/11, 12/31/14
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Personnel management officer
Maitama District Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Safety officer
Maitama District Hospital
01.2022 - Current
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
Maitama District Hospital
01.2018 - Current
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST (national youth service Corp)
Asokoro District Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Intern medical laboratory scientist (TRAINEE)
Kubwa general hospital
01.2015 - 01.2016
Advocacy officer
Blood Drive initiative (AAU Ekpoma Detachment)
01.2011 - 01.2014
SENIOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATE EXAMINARION -
Government Day Secondary school
06.2001 - 06.2007
FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CONTINOUS ASSASSMENT -
Pilot science primary school
06.1996 - 07.2001
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Ambrose Alli University