CHRISTIAN QUOPHIE SOSU
Kumasi
Summary
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with a background in performing complex testing and analyzing results for patient diagnosis in Clinical Biochemistry.Keenly interested in Graduate studies in Chemical Pathology to advance health care. Strengths include precise laboratory skills, a deep understanding of medical terminology, and adherence to safety protocols. Successful history of contributing to improved patient care through accurate diagnostic testing and collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi
04.2020 - Current
- Receive urine, blood, and other body fluids samples for clinical laboratory investigations
- Perform clinical laboratory tests on blood, urine and other body fluids in the fields of Clinical Biochemistry.
- Maintain laboratory quality assurance and safety standards
- Manage and operate laboratory equipment.
Project Manager & Consultant
AFEX Consult
Kumasi
07.2018 - Current
- Monitor project progress and set deadlines
- Evaluate project performance and produce reports
- Organize training sessions for project staff
- Responsible for budget allocations and resource management
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Asbury Hospital and Fertility Centre
Kumasi
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Applied knowledge of microbiology, chemistry and hematology daily in clinical laboratory investigations
- Collected specimen samples for clinical trials and assessment
- Oversaw instrument availability, supply inventory, and restocking measures to maintain nonstop operations
- Performed various tests on patients to assess needs and medication effectiveness
- Maintained laboratory record system to document key information on specimen collection, identification, quality control, and other factors.
National Service Personnel
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Kumasi
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Rotated through the various units of the Laboratory Directorate such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Histopathology studying under experienced Researchers and Consultant Laboratory Scientist
- Responsible for Specimen and sample reception
- Studied clinical laboratory procedures across all units, performing tests on samples such as blood, urine, pleural fluid, cerebrospinal fluid etc
- Studied tissue processing and microtomy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, Ghana06.2014
High School Diploma -
Ghana Senior High School
Koforidua, Ghana06.2009
Skills
- Adequate knowledge in medical laboratory
- Excellent presentation skills
- Quality assurance controls
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work under very little or no supervision
- Good team player
- Self-motivated
- Goal oriented
- Fast learner
- Data management skills
- Critical thinking
- Attentive to detail
Certification
Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC)-Ghana, 09011416
Professionalaffiliation - Organization
Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS)
Community Volunteerism
- Public Health Volunteer, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, 06/2020, Present, Volunteer to educate patients (visiting Out Patients' Department) on prevention and control of infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Chronic Diseases such as Kidney and Liver Disease.
- Volunteer, Covid-19 Contact Tracing Personnel, Oforikrom District, 05/2020, 12/2020, Identified people who come into contact with Covid-19 patients and entered information into database. Served as a frontliner Lab Personnel; took samples and tested for covid-19 virus and referred infected patients to clinicians for treatments.
- Volunteer, Safe Your Kidney & Liver Foundation, 07/2014, 05/2015, Organized health talks and encouraged patients for periodic medical check-ups for early diagnosis of kidney and liver diseases and referral for treatment.
Languages
- Akan, First Language
- English, C2 Proficient
References
- Alexander Yaw Debrah, PhD, Professor and Senior Lecturer/ Academic Mentor, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, yadebrah.chs@knust.edu.gh, +233 (0) 209341317
- Christian Obirikorang, PhD, Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer / Academic Supervisor, College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, cobirikorang.chs@knust.edu.gh, +233 (0) 244512452
- Hamdiatu Sulemana Napari, MLS.D, Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science / Supervisor, Medical Diagnostics Directorate, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi - Ghana, hsnapari@kath.gov.gh, +233 (0) 275910275
- Anthony Kyeremeh, Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist / Supervisor, Medical Diagnostics Directorate, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi - Ghana, akyeremeh@kath.gov.gh, +233 (0) 544981752
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Browsing internet and reading about new research findings
- Playing video games
- Watching Soccer
Position Held
- Public Rations Officer, Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Chapter, 06/2021 - 12/2022
- Chairman, Asbury Hospital & Fertility Centre Workers Union, 07/2016, 03/2019
- President, National Service Personnel Association, Kumasi Metropolis, 09/2014, 08/2015
- JCR President, Queen Elizabeth II Hall, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, 08/2013, 07/2014
- Senior Boys' Prefect, Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua, 09/2008, 06/2009
Research
Association between ABO and Rh Blood Groups with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Dr. Benedict Sackey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
04.2020 - Current
Project Manager & Consultant
AFEX Consult
07.2018 - Current
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Asbury Hospital and Fertility Centre
01.2016 - 03.2020
National Service Personnel
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
High School Diploma -
Ghana Senior High School
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