Chand Sharma

Experience

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  Capital & Coast District Health Board

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  Anatomic Pathology, Histology - Scientist / I.T Super User

  Histology is the scientific discipline that studies organs and tissues of the body including their preparation for viewing under a microscope. The technology integrates biology, chemistry, histochemistry and immunology in order to identify tissue and cell types as well as microorganisms and pigments. Achievements:• Gained registration as Laboratory Technician in 2007.• Achieved a Practising Certificate for Handling of Dangerous goods.• Became super-user of I.T operations for the department. Completed various projects to improve the work flow of department with the aid of current operating software and I.T. team. • Gained registration as Laboratory Scientist in 2011, after completing Grad. Diploma in Laboratory Services.• Became part of the senior scientist team for the department. Duties and Responsibilities:• Perform all duties related to the preparation of surgical specimens to be examined by a pathologist. These include embedding, cutting and routine staining of tissue samples. • Perform special stains to aid in identification of the diagnosis or disease state.• Assist pathologist during the gross processing of specimens.• Perform and document all related tasks including QC, preventative maintenance and order entry of specimens.• Train and monitor new staff.• Review & update the I.T infrastructure of the department. This includes incorporating & resolving department work flow with the operating software. To ensure department I.T protocol manual is up to date and staff trained accordingly. • To ensure the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods. Show less

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  Capital & Coast District Health Board

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  CCDHB Laboratory aims to provide to the people of the Wellington region full medical laboratory services delivered in the most professional, timely and effective manner possible, and compliant with or exceeding all accepted standards as embodied in IANZ registration criteria, and the New Zealand Code of Laboratory Management Practice.Anatomic Pathology department consists of a number of sections, which include routine Histology, Immunohistochemistry, Cytology, Mortuary & the Administrative Secretaries. Achievements:• Successful integration of teams & change management.• Implementation of laboratory information system & key tester. • Improve quality initiatives & meet all KPI for the department.• IANZ Technical Expert Auditor Certification.• Nominated for DHB awards for team leader of the year 2015. • Build highly motivated & high performing team. Duties and Responsibilities:• Day-to-day organisation of all administrative, technical and scientific work carried out in departments.• Responsible for all scientific functions relating to the practice of the departments.• Ensure department performs all required tests in accordance with protocols & turn-around times.• Ensure department’s protocols are up-to-date.• Ensure staff training is conducted and records maintained.• Supervision & training of 4th year Massey University students.• Ensure maintenance of the quality assurance system in accordance with regulatory requirements. These include all internal audits & external quality initiatives: IANZ & RCPA.• Maintenance of professional standards.• Department purchasing / stock inventory & ensure department within budget. • Department meets occupational Health & Safety standards. • Relationship & Networking with all key stakeholders, internal & external clients. Show less Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is a specialised branch within the Histology, Anatomic Pathology department. It is a process of detecting antigens in cells of a tissue section by exploiting the principle of antibodies binding specifically to antigens in biological tissues. The IHC branch specialises in various panels such as lymphoma and other cancer markers & offers a total panel of 140 antibodies. This role of IHC technical specialist was given with main project focus of fixing all the key quality aspects.Achievements:• All antibodies accessed & majority re-validated to high standard. • All protocols & training documentation re-written.• All external quality programmes, RCPA, reviewed & policies re-written.• Successful re-accreditation of IHC by IANZ.• Comprehensive training of staff to meet new standards.Duties and Responsibilities:• Review the entire branch of IHC in line with the recommendations made by external quality assurance IANZ. • Ensure the changes incorporate quality assurance: ISO 15189 & NPAAC Guidelines.• Build project timeline with key deliverables.• Carry out all required course of corrective actions.• Communication with all stakeholders regarding progress of project. • Ensure all process change well documented. • Re-gain accreditation. • Re-train staff in IHC. Show less

  • Team Leader - Anatomic Pathology

    Feb 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Anatomic Pathology, Histology - IHC Technical Specialist

    Aug 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Hawke's Bay District Health Board

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2019

  Hawke's Bay District Health Board is responsible for the planning, funding and provision of health services for people living in Hawke's Bay and the Chatham Islands. The DHB's region runs from Wairoa in the north, through to Central Hawke's Bay in the south and east to the Chatham Islands. The DHB provides both specialist secondary hospital services and community provided and funded services.Achievements:• Improve quality initiatives and excel in departments performing KPI. • Lead operational project manager for building a new Histology Laboratory for HBDHB. • Work closely with Maori Health Support to improve the processes for patients.• Represent laboratory at the Faster Cancer Governance group for the DHB.• Super User: Laboratory Information System – Sysmex Delphic AP.• Build highly motivated & high performing team. • Committee: Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal - Medical Laboratory Scientist.• Committee: RCPAQAP - Technical AdvisoryDuties and Responsibilities:• Design & Build a new Histology Laboratory, customised to discipline & business requirements. • Day-to-day organisation of all administrative, technical and scientific work carried out in departments.• Responsible for all scientific functions relating to the practice of the departments.• Ensure department performs all required tests in accordance with protocols & turn-around times.• Ensure department’s protocols are up-to-date.• Ensure staff training is conducted and records maintained.• Supervision & training of 4th year Massey University students.• Ensure maintenance of the quality assurance system in accordance with regulatory requirements. These include all internal audits & external quality initiatives: IANZ & RCPA.• Maintenance of professional standards.• Department purchasing / stock inventory & operational budgets. • Department meets occupational Health & Safety standards. • Relationship & Networking with all key stakeholders, internal & external clients. Show less

  • Acting Director Allied Health - Scientific and Technical

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Head of Department - Histology

    Jul 2016 - Jan 2019
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  Ministry of Health New Zealand

  Feb 2019 - Sept 2022

  Senior Portfolio ManagerService CommissioningNational Screening Unit,National Bowel Screening Programme

  • Senior Relationship Manager

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Portfolio Manager

    Feb 2019 - Sept 2022
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  Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

  Jul 2022 - now

  Senior Relationship Manager

  National Bowel Screening ProgrammeNational Screening Unit