Moses Vurayai

Experience

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  Kadoma General Hospital; Ministry of Health and Child Welfare - Zimbabwe

  Aug 2002 - Apr 2003

  Medical Laboratory Scientist
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  Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Zimbabwe; Chivhu General Hospital. Chivhu. Zimbabwe.

  Apr 2003 - Apr 2006

  Medical Laboratory Scientist
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  National Public Health Laboratory. Gaborone. Botswana

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2017

  Microbiologist

  Supervising, training and on-site mentoring of personnel in microbiology laboratories in the country. Microbiology Technical Expert: Administering microbiology proficiency test schemes, evaluating all participating laboratories, report writing and conducting on-site supervisory visits. Conducting research: STI, Opportunistic infections, Influenza viruses, enteric pathogens etc. Surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases and pathogens of public health interest. Coordinating malaria activities for malaria elimination strategy; malaria microscopy master trainer, Malaria microscopy slide re-checking, malaria RDT master trainer, procurement, post-market surveillance and product quality testing, operational research - vector and parasite characterization by ELISA and molecular techniques like conventional and real-time PCR for detection and genotyping. Performing confirmatory and supplementary microbiological tests (bacteriology, parasitology and mycology) on all specimens referred from lower level laboratories. Conducting Quality Management System audits. Test method validation. Training curriculum and tools development. Monitoring and evaluation of training programs. Show less

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  American Society for Microbiology

  Apr 2013 - now

  International Ambassador of Science and Microbiology Mentor/Consultant

  Identifying areas for improvement in clinical microbiology. Developing training curriculum, plans and schedules. Working the budget for the training and mentoring program. Developing training and M & E tools. Organizing and facilitating training workshops (theory and practical). Conducting audits/baseline assessment, on-site mentoring of laboratory staff and developing plans to address deficiencies. Setting up microbiology laboratories. SOP development. Microbiology technical expert; preparation and administration of proficiency test surveys to all laboratories in the country, evaluating and writing reports for the participating laboratories.Engaging early-career scientists and students from diverse cultural backgrounds to break common barriers to knowledge sharing and encourage collaboration in science and technology research. Promoting the use of science diplomacy to achieve cross-pollination of ideas necessary to solve global challenges in science. Show less

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  PM Autentico Diagnostic Laboratory (Pty) Ltd

  Sept 2017 - now

  Founder & CEO

  Private diagnostic medical and research laboratory established to offer unique solutions to medical laboratory needs, mentorship and quality management systems. Disciplines; Medical Microbiology, Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Serology and Mycology. Service is offered by technocrats with progressive record of achievements, a multilayer of skill sets and demonstrable knowledge of the industry.