# MUHAMMAD AHMAD - Medical Laboratory Scientist & Public Health Advocate Source: https://hello.cv/muhammadahmadprofile mlsctmuhammad@gmail.com | +2348062112689 | Kumbotso ## Links - Email | mlsctmuhammad@gmail.com - Phone | +2348062112689 ## About Highly accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist and passionate public health advocate with extensive experience in diagnostic medicine, data-driven interventions and community health systems strengthening.
Proven leader in national health projects across Nigeria, directly impacting over 1,000 beneficiaries through evidence-based public health solutions. Currently pursuing a Master's in Medical Laboratory Science, committed to advancing health system leadership, data utilization and innovation to enhance primary healthcare delivery and public health outcomes. ## Work ### Regional Manager | Sancare Biomedical Ltd Leading regional operations for medical and diagnostic devices across multiple states, managing teams, coordinating partnerships and leveraging data to enhance service delivery and market impact. - Directing regional operations for medical and diagnostic devices across multiple states, driving significant market penetration and enhancing operational efficiency by an unspecified percentage. - Leading a multidisciplinary team in sales, technical support, and training, enhancing capabilities for healthcare professionals and improving service delivery. - Forging strategic partnerships with numerous hospitals, laboratories, and government health programs, significantly improving diagnostic service delivery across the region. - Managing equipment installation, calibration and user training, ensuring 100% compliance with international standards and optimizing device utilization. - Utilizing data analytics to monitor device performance and client satisfaction, informing strategic decisions that contributed to regional market growth. ### Medical laboratory scientist | Cozy Diagnostics Conducted high-throughput molecular diagnostics, optimized workflows and trained staff to enhance molecular diagnostics quality. - Performed high-throughput molecular diagnostics for critical diseases (HIV, HBV, HCV, COVID-19), processing a significant volume of samples. - Optimized laboratory workflow efficiency, leading to faster turnaround times and improved technical staff performance on advanced PCR operations. - Collaborated with senior laboratory mentors to implement best practices, significantly enhancing molecular diagnostics quality and reliability. ### Medical Laboratory Scientist | Sir Muhammadu Sunusi Specialist Hospital (NYSC) Conducted advanced diagnostic testing and supported molecular testing, ensuring biosafety and seamless patient management within a multidisciplinary team. - Performed advanced diagnostic testing in hematology, microbiology and chemistry, ensuring accurate and timely results for a high volume of patient samples. - Supported TB molecular testing utilizing GeneXpert MTB/RIF technology, improving diagnostic turnaround time for critical cases by an unspecified margin. - Championed biosafety, infection control and data integrity protocols, enhancing laboratory safety and reliability across all operations. - Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, streamlining diagnostic processes and improving seamless patient management. ### Medical Laboratory Scientist | Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Conducted diagnostic analyses, supported molecular diagnosis and blood banking, and ensured quality control and biosafety compliance in a teaching hospital setting. - Executed comprehensive diagnostic analyses in hematology, clinical chemistry and microbiology, directly contributing to accurate patient diagnoses. - Provided critical support for TB molecular diagnosis via the GeneXpert MTB/RIF platform, significantly enhancing diagnostic capabilities for complex cases. - Assisted in essential blood banking procedures, including grouping, crossmatching and TTI screening, and supported ART laboratory services for HIV monitoring. - Maintained strict adherence to biosafety, quality control and SOPs, ensuring accurate record-keeping and collaborative diagnostic operations. ## Skills ### Public Health Project Coordination Proficient - Project Management - Program Design - Implementation - Stakeholder Engagement - Community Outreach - Logistics Coordination ### Data Collection & Analysis Proficient - ODK - KoboToolbox - Quantitative Data - Qualitative Data - GPS Validation - Data Integrity - Reporting - Data Analytics - Monitoring Device Performance ### Health Systems Strengthening Proficient - Advocacy - Policy Engagement - Community-Based Healthcare - Primary Healthcare Delivery - Diagnostic Service Delivery - After-Sales Support - Professional Education ### Leadership & Team Building Proficient - Team Management - Mentorship - Collaboration - Multidisciplinary Teams - Volunteer Coordination - Knowledge Sharing ### Health Research & Policy Engagement Proficient - Epidemiological Data - Health Policy - Research Documentation - Ethical Research Standards - Evidence-Based Approaches - Usability Studies - FGDs ### Community Mobilization & Advocacy Proficient - Sensitization Campaigns - Stakeholder Engagement - Public Health Education - Behavior Change Communication - Community Participation - Cultural Sensitivity ### Diagnostic Medicine Proficient - Hematology - Microbiology - Clinical Chemistry - Molecular Diagnostics - PCR Operations - GeneXpert MTB/RIF - Rapid Diagnostic Testing (RDTs) - Blood Banking - HIV Monitoring (ART Lab Services) - TTI Screening ### Laboratory Operations Proficient - Biosafety - Infection Control - Quality Control - SOP Compliance - Equipment Installation & Calibration - Workflow Optimization - Sample Collection & Transport - Cold-Chain Integrity ### Patient Care & Counseling Proficient - Patient Management - Pre-test Counseling - Post-test Counseling - Referral Systems ## Volunteer ### State Publicity Secretary | Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists' of Nigeria (AMLSN), Kano State Branch Serving as State Publicity Secretary for the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists' of Nigeria, Kano State Branch, managing public relations and communications. - Managing public communications and outreach strategies to enhance the association's visibility and engagement with stakeholders. - Coordinating media relations and disseminated key information to promote the professional image and activities of medical laboratory scientists. - Developing and distributing informational materials, ensuring accurate and timely communication of association initiatives and updates. ### Senior Program Officer | White Heart Development Initiative (WHDI) Designed and implemented menstrual hygiene and school empowerment programs, coordinating with community leaders and mentoring volunteers to impact over 1000 schoolgirls. - Designed and implemented impactful menstrual hygiene and school empowerment programs, directly benefiting over 1000 schoolgirls. - Coordinated effectively with community leaders, schools, and local government authorities to ensure program success and community buy-in. - Mentored volunteers and fostered teamwork among program facilitators, enhancing program delivery and community engagement. ### Data Enumerator | Save the Children International (OOSC Mapping) Collected and validated household and community-level data using digital tools, engaging with community leaders while ensuring data quality and ethical guidelines. - Collected comprehensive household and community-level data, utilizing digital tools and GPS validation to identify out-of-school children. - Engaged diverse stakeholders with cultural sensitivity, gathering accurate information and fostering community participation. - Guaranteed high data quality through rigorous documentation, confidentiality, and strict adherence to child safeguarding and ethical guidelines. - Collaborated with field teams, providing daily progress reports and managing logistics for efficient data collection. ### Youth Advocate | Women Advocates for Vaccine Access (HPV Online Awareness Campaign) Promoted HPV vaccination awareness and cervical cancer prevention through social media, collaborating with public health advocates to engage hundreds of youths. - Championed HPV vaccination awareness and cervical cancer prevention among youth through impactful social media campaigns and virtual discussions. - Collaborated with public health advocates to disseminate verified information, effectively countering misinformation and boosting community engagement in preventive health. - Engaged hundreds of youths across various digital platforms, successfully fostering informed health choices and health literacy. ### Data Enumerator | Save the Children International (LMA Assessment) Collected quantitative and qualitative data from over 200 households using KoboCollect, supported data validation, and worked as part of a multi-sectoral team for health systems strengthening. - Collected comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data from over 200 households using KoboCollect, supporting large-scale assessments. - Provided crucial support for data validation and analysis, contributing to evidence-based health systems strengthening programs. - Collaborated effectively within a multi-sectoral team, gaining insights from experienced public health mentors. ### Sample Collector | SARMAAN II Project Collected and transported biological samples from underserved communities, ensuring ethical engagement, cold-chain integrity, and supporting community mobilization for public health research. - Collected and transported biological samples from participants in underserved communities while ensuring ethical engagement, informed consent, and strict IPC standards. - Supported community mobilization by clearly explaining study procedures, guiding participants, and ensuring smooth field operations. - Maintained rigorous sample documentation, labeling, and cold-chain integrity, ensuring high-quality data for public health research. - Collaborated with field teams and community leaders, provided daily reports, and managed logistics for mobile collection stations and supplies. ### Field Support (SRH Research Project) | Co-Creation Hub (Africa) Supported human-centered research on women's reproductive health, facilitating FGDs, interviews, and usability studies while ensuring ethical engagement and data integrity. - Provided critical field support for human-centered research on women's reproductive health, focusing on vaginal insertable products. - Facilitated focus group discussions, interviews, and usability studies across multiple states, ensuring ethical and culturally sensitive engagement. - Assisted with data documentation, media capture, and logistics, upholding strict confidentiality and ethical research standards. ### Volunteer Lead | YMLSF Kano Medical Outreach Led diagnostic screening for over 300 community members, ensuring quality assurance, result interpretation, and coordinating multidisciplinary teamwork. - Directed diagnostic screening for over 300 community members, significantly expanding access to health services in the community. - Implemented robust quality assurance, result interpretation, and referral systems, ensuring comprehensive follow-up care for all screened individuals. - Mentored junior volunteers and coordinated multidisciplinary teams, enhancing operational efficiency and overall impact during outreach programs. ### Deputy Protocol Officer | Jamie Pajoul International Served as Deputy Protocol Officer for Jamie Pajoul International, ensuring smooth logistical and ceremonial arrangements. - Assisted in coordinating high-level events and meetings, ensuring adherence to strict protocol standards and smooth operations. - Managed logistical arrangements for delegates and VIPs, contributing to positive stakeholder experiences. - Facilitated effective communication and coordination between various parties to ensure successful event execution. ### Chairman | Young Medical Laboratory Scientists' Forum (YMLSF), Kano State Branch Chaired the Young Medical Laboratory Scientists' Forum, Kano State Branch, overseeing strategic direction and member engagement. - Led strategic planning and initiatives for the forum, guiding its mission to support young medical laboratory scientists. - Oversaw the coordination of various programs and events, enhancing professional development and networking opportunities for members. - Represented the forum in official capacities, advocating for the interests of young medical laboratory scientists at regional levels. ### Champion | Prevention and Activating Communities against Tobacco (PACT) Led sensitization campaigns on tobacco prevention and policy enforcement, collaborating with schools and youth groups to promote health advocacy. - Spearheaded impactful sensitization campaigns on tobacco prevention and policy enforcement, raising public awareness across numerous communities. - Fostered collaborations with schools and youth groups, cultivating community leadership in health advocacy initiatives. - Engaged diverse stakeholders to promote healthier lifestyles and advocate for stronger public health policies. ### General Secretary | Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association - BUK Chapter Served as General Secretary for the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association, BUK Chapter, managing administrative and communication functions. - Managed official correspondence and documentation, ensuring efficient information flow within the association. - Organized and minuted meetings, facilitating effective decision-making and project coordination. - Supported the executive board in strategic planning and implementation of student-focused initiatives. ### Volunteer | Zeema Initiative Conducted rapid diagnostic testing, collected blood samples, provided counseling and referred positive cases for medical follow-up while promoting safe laboratory practices. - Performed rapid diagnostic testing (RDTs) for Hepatitis B, C, Syphilis, and Malaria, facilitating early detection for numerous individuals. - Collected blood samples aseptically, ensuring strict quality control and biosafety, and delivered essential pre- and post-test counseling. - Successfully referred positive cases for timely medical follow-up and actively promoted safe, ethical laboratory practices. ### Assistant General Secretary | Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association - BUK Chapter Served as Assistant General Secretary for the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association, BUK Chapter, providing administrative support and assisting in organizational tasks. - Assisted the General Secretary in managing administrative duties and maintaining accurate records. - Supported the coordination of student events and academic programs, contributing to successful outcomes. - Facilitated communication among members and executive officers, enhancing organizational cohesion. ### Social Director | Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association - BUK Chapter Served as Social Director for the Nigerian Medical Laboratory Science Students' Association, BUK Chapter, organizing social events and fostering community engagement. - Planned and executed social events and recreational activities, enhancing student engagement and camaraderie. - Managed event logistics, including venue selection, budgeting, and promotion, ensuring successful outcomes. - Fostered a vibrant community within the association, contributing to a positive student experience. ## Education ### Bayero University Kano | Medical Laboratory Science ### Intersystem IT | Information Technology ## Interests ### Research Interests - Health Systems Strengthening - Biomedical Innovation - Epidemiological Data - Health Policy - Bioinformatics ## Source Read this profile on Hello.cv: https://hello.cv/muhammadahmadprofile Create your free profile at https://hello.cv