Paul Kwao
Summary
Detailed-oriented Biomedical Scientist with research Interests in Antimicrobial Resistance and Genomics Bioinformatics. Seeking a career opportunity in a medical research/diagnostic laboratory to contribute positively towards the success of the organization and build a career on a successful platform.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Biomedical scientist (part-time)
Accident & Emergency Lab, KBTH
Korle Bu, Ghana
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, diagnosis and treatment of clients
- Utilised a Quality Management System (QMS) to measure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory investigations, taking prompt corrective action to ensure quality standards were met.
Biomedical scientist
Korle Bu Teaching Hspital
Korle Bu, Accra
02.2021 - Current
- Undertake laboratory technical work within acceptable turnaround times following S.O.Ps
- Support the lab's quality management system and observe all relevant health and safety regulations
- Assist in research and evaluation of new techniques.
- Contributed to research and testing duties to validate new processes and product development.
Biomedical scientist
Akai house clinic
Cantonments, Ghana
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Member of the Emergency Response Team (COVID-19) for Akai House Clinic
- Perform routine and special analytical testing to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients/clients.
Education
MPhil Medical Microbiology -
University of Ghana
Accra 11.2021 - 11.2023
BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences -
University of Ghana
Accra 09.2013 - 11.2017
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Google Workspace
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) knowledge
- Laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Routine cultures
- Molecular diagnostics
Languages
English
Fluent
Ghanaian language (Twi)
Fluent
Publication(s)
Obeng-Nkrumah, N., Tawiah-Abrokwa, G. D., Owusu, E., Duah, F., Oduro-Mensah, D., Kwao, P., Evariste, B., & Labi, A.-K. (2023). Role of CTX-M-15 gene in the spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases among immunocompetent patients in Ghana. African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, 12(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.4102/ajlm.v12i1.2135.
Personal development and certification
Dukes University, Online Coursera July 2023 – September 2023
Data analysis with R specialization
Johns Hopkins University, Online Coursera June 2023 – August 2023
Command line tools for genomic data science
Google, Online Coursera June 2023 – July 2023
Data analysis with R programming
Technical University of Denmark, Online Coursera April 2023 – June 2023
Metagenomics applied to surveillance of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance
University of Cambridge & University of Ghana, Noguchi January 2023
Introduction to bacteria bioinformatics
Conference(s)
3rd - 7th July 2023; Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist-Korle Bu Chapter, Oral presentation (Molecular biology solution: All you need to understand in this 21st century).
25th – 26th January 2023; Department of Medical Microbiology, UG (Microbial Genomics and Drug Resistance; Perspective of Antimicrobial Resistance in the Era ofCovid-19 pandemic).
15th November 2022; WHO-Ghana ESBL producing E. coli Tricycle Surveillance Programme, Oral presentation (Policy Brief: Averting antimicrobial resistance crisis in Ghana, Avenue for policy action)
10th July 2022; WHO-Ghana training workshop on antimicrobial resistance and whole genome sequencing, Oral presentation
Network and membership
American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC 20036 September 2023 – Current
Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Accra January 2020 – Current
Allied Health Professions Council, Accra January 2019 – Current
Referees
- Dr Noah Obeng-Nkrumah, PhD, nobeng-nkrumah@ug.edu.gh, (Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana.)
- Dr Appiah Korang-Labi, PhD, guylabi2@gmail.com, (Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Ghana)
Timeline
MPhil Medical Microbiology -
University of Ghana
11.2021 - 11.2023
Biomedical scientist
Korle Bu Teaching Hspital
02.2021 - Current
Biomedical scientist
Akai house clinic
07.2020 - 12.2021
Biomedical scientist (part-time)
Accident & Emergency Lab, KBTH
01.2019 - 06.2020
BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences -
University of Ghana
09.2013 - 11.2017