I am a seasoned Senior Laboratory Consultant with a proven track record of collaborating with international humanitarian organizations on public-private partnership projects. My extensive experience encompasses a wide range of laboratory-related expertise, including laboratory network assessment, technical assistance, program planning implementation, training, laboratory bio-risk, equipment, supplies, quality management system, accreditation overall capacity building.
Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working in diverse and challenging environments, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Iraq. My commitment to excellence drives me to consistently exceed expectations, and I am confident in my ability to successfully lead and deliver on complex laboratory projects. As a Senior Laboratory Consultant, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a results-oriented approach to every assignment. My dedication to advancing laboratory capabilities and ensuring the highest standards of quality make me a valuable asset to any organization or project.
Note: Its a remote, part time job for technical assistance for TB laboratory network assessment and capacity building.
In close coordination with national & international teams – Technical assistance in national TB laboratory network assessment, report writing, development of national TB laboratory strategic plan & external quality assurance (EQA) for TB culture labs.
Direct, manage & coordinate activities of staff engaged in performing all the medical laboratory activities, provide work direction and technical supervision for the laboratory services and maintain high laboratory quality standards. Provide strategic direction to the laboratory, staff training, optimizing current services, overseeing accreditation program, developing new revenue lines & compliance with local & international regulations.
Preparation & technical assistance of standard specifications of equipment & consumables in line with Fleming Fund-approved procurement catalog. Technical assistance in the selection of Microbiology lab equipment and supplies, equipment, and consumables delivered are according to specifications.
Laboratory freelance technical consultancies in the field of projects need assessment, laboratory management, SOPs and policies, safe and standard laboratory designing, biosafety, equipment and supplies, quality management & laboratory human resource selection and professional development, and laboratory tests categorization.
Assessed quality management system standards ISO 9001:2015, developed, implemented & supervised QMS processes & procedures & certification of ISO 9001:2015. Developed, implemented & licensed Good Distribution Practices for Medical Devices. International suppliers & manufacturers’ products quality system standards compliance.
Assessed national laboratory network at facilities & ministry levels for quality and functionality, submitted assessment report with recommendations for laboratory strengthening, which was approved by MOH for implementation
Assessed laboratory, blood bank & imaging service needs, planned, implemented & monitored strengthening plan. Developed & implemented lab policies & procedures manuals, supply chain & preventive equipment maintenance system. Developed & implemented an integrated quality management system, internal audits, corrective and preventive actions & accreditation of laboratory blood bank & imaging services against ISO 15189 & ISO 9001:2015 quality system.
Assessed laboratory & blood bank, planned, implemented & monitored strengthening plan. Developed & implemented lab policies & procedures manuals, supply chain & preventive equipment maintenance system. Developed & implemented an integrated quality management system, internal audits, corrective and preventive actions & ready to accreditation laboratory & blood bank against ISO 15189 quality system.
During this period, I worked on two research projects as a microbiologist, a TB-DOTS project as TB Laboratory Specialist & in a medical center clinical lab as a senior microbiologist & In-Charge Clinical lab. I successfully performed sample collection, processing, analyzing & reporting in microbiology, hematology, clinical chemistry, TB testing & other lab testing. I developed & implemented laboratory policies and SOPs manual & quality management system.