USMAN Aminat Onowuma

KEY ACHIEVEMENT: Reorganized the inventory system, achieving 100% accuracy and eliminating stock losses while optimizing daily delivery schedules for on-time performance. Strengthened stakeholder relationships, boosting collaboration opportunities, and created a secure filing system for confidential documents. Streamlined office supply management, eliminating downtimes, and improved overall business efficiency by overseeing administrative functions and ensuring policy compliance. Mentored junior staff, contributing to their professional growth, and enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt dispute resolution and high-quality service delivery. Improved team morale and performance with consistent feedback and recognition of achievements.

• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
• Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.

• Delivered key recommendations on issues pertaining to clinical trials and affordable cancer medicines in low- and medium-income countries (LMIC) to the MD for critical decision making
• Utilized excellent communication and administration skills to promote and sustain positive relations with stakeholders
• Coordinated the MD's itinerary, and facilitated business meetings and schedules which helped the Medical Director to focus on key business operations
• Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.

KEY ACHIEVEMENT: Contributed to successful medical research projects, leading to impactful study outcomes. Streamlined the Medical Director's schedule, improving operational efficiency and time management. Managed confidential data and reports with accuracy, ensuring regulatory compliance. Enhanced departmental communication, fostering better collaboration. Supported strategic initiatives, driving the success of key medical programs.

Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.

• Perform venipunctures and other blood collection procedures with precision and care.
• Label and prepare blood samples for laboratory analysis, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized phlebotomy area, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Monitor inventory of phlebotomy supplies and reorder as necessary.
• Provide compassionate patient care, explaining procedures and addressing any concerns.
• Manage patient records, including updating and organizing files both digitally and physically.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow to minimize wait times.

• Expedited critical testing results without compromising sample validity or quality assurance
• Stringently followed laboratory protocols, sanitation standards and testing procedures.
• Improved data accuracy by meticulously recording results in laboratory notebooks and digital databases.
• Ensured timely completion of lab tasks by prioritizing assignments and working closely with team members.
• Prepared specimens for shipment to external laboratories or collaborators while adhering to strict safety regulations.
• Reduced errors in documentation by diligently proofreading reports before submitting them for review.

• Helped to set up laboratory equipment and workstations under supervision.
• Prepare and label sample containers for upcoming experiments.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and organized lab environment.
• Observe and learn proper laboratory techniques and safety protocols.
• Follow instructions from senior lab staff on how to handle samples and equipment.
• Record data during experiments as instructed by supervisors.
• Help organize and file laboratory reports and records.
• Observe experienced lab technicians and scientists to gain hands-on experience.
• Ask questions and seek clarification to better understand laboratory procedures.