David Chisompola

Experience

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  Ministry of Health of Zambia

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2020

  Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist My responsibilities include...

  • Senior Biomedical Technologist - Ndola Teaching Hospital

    Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Medical Laboratory Technologist - Ronald Ross General Hospital

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
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  The Copperbelt University Official

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Molecular biology Laboratory Instructor/Demonstrator

  • Teaching and Training: Engage and instruct students in Molecular Biology experiments, providing hands-on guidance and theoretical insights to cultivate a deep understanding of the subject matter.• Demonstration of Laboratory Procedures: Proficiently demonstrate intricate laboratory procedures and practical applications, ensuring students grasp the nuances of Molecular Biology experiments.• Session Planning and Preparation: Develop meticulously planned laboratory sessions, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies to enhance the learning experience. Prepare resources, materials, and equipment for seamless execution.• Assignment Creation and Review: Design thought-provoking assignments that challenge students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. Methodically review and provide constructive feedback on student work to facilitate continuous improvement.• Coordination of Teaching Hospital Sessions: Effectively coordinate and oversee students' participation in teaching hospital sessions, ensuring adherence to schedules and maximizing learning opportunities in real-world settings.• Attendance Monitoring: Implement a proactive approach to monitor and track student attendance during laboratory sessions and teaching hospital rotations, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement.• Results Submission: Collaborate with the Copperbelt University Department of Biomedical Science to compile and submit accurate and timely results, contributing to the academic record-keeping and assessment processes. Show less

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  JSI | John Snow, Inc.

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2023

  PCR Laboratory Scientist

  • Mobilize and transport samples for a diverse range of diagnostic areas, including HIV Viral load, Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Covid-19, Tuberculosis (TB), and HIV Drug Resistance.• Ensure strict adherence to biosafety and biosecurity protocols during the entire sample mobilization, storage, and transportation process.• Oversee Internal Quality Control (IQC) and monitor IQC trends in Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) laboratories conducting diagnostic tests.• Facilitate the delivery of EQA samples to PCR laboratories, supervise analysis, and provide comprehensive feedback to EQA providers.• Coordinate and monitor the inventory of reagents and consumables, ensuring a seamless supply chain for laboratory operations.• Validate and verify test methods and equipment to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic results.• Review and analyze reports and records related to the Quality Management System, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.• Provide expert advice to individuals seeking information on test selection, laboratory services utilization, and interpretation of laboratory data.• Serve as a trainer for Point-of-Care (POC) sites, imparting expertise in sample processing for HPV, TB, HIV Viral Load, and Early Infant Diagnosis.• Conduct training sessions on laboratory information systems, including Elabs, Disalink, DisaPOC, elims, and WxDisa, ensuring efficient system utilization.• Offer technical support for the collection of samples under the CADRE project, providing guidance to hub and spoke sites.• Manage sample transportation across various projects, adhering strictly to national safety guidelines.• Oversee the activation and provide training for GeneXpert systems, particularly for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) and Viral Load (VL) processing.• Supervise laboratory staff in PCR laboratories, ensuring the highest standards of performance and compliance with protocols. Show less

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  Arthur Davison Children's Hospital

  Apr 2021 - now

  Laboratory Coordinator - Empirical Project (Arthur Davison Children’s Hospital)

  • Specimen Management: Efficiently coordinate the collection, storage, and transportation of specimens, ensuring the integrity of the samples throughout the process.• Laboratory Testing: Perform a variety of laboratory tests, adhering meticulously to study protocols, and ensuring precision and accuracy in results.• Sample Separation: Employ meticulous techniques to segregate specimens and blind samples, utilizing unique study IDs, processed at the University teaching hospital laboratory.• Study Meetings: Actively participate in weekly study meetings, staying updated on the latest developments and contributing insights to enhance study processes.• Reporting: Compile comprehensive reports detailing laboratory activities and findings, submitting them promptly to the principal investigator for thorough review.• Quality Control: Maintain the highest standards of internal and external quality control across all laboratory testing procedures, guaranteeing the reliability and validity of results.• Documentation: Thoroughly document and file all relevant documents and records, ensuring a systematic and organized approach to information management. Show less

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  Pact

  Oct 2023 - now

  Biomedical Scientist

  • Provide expert mentorship to health facilities on Laboratory Information Systems, including but not limited to Disa, Elabs, ELIMS, to ensure their optimal utilization.• Offer guidance and mentorship on best practices for sample collection, storage, and transportation of laboratory specimens from health facilities to Centralized PCR Laboratories.• Provide comprehensive guidance on the implementation of Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs within PCR Laboratories in the Copperbelt Province.• Facilitate the delivery of EQA samples to PCR laboratories, supervise analysis, and provide comprehensive feedback to EQA providers.• Coordinate and monitor the inventory of reagents and consumables, ensuring a seamless supply chain for laboratory operations.• Validate and verify test methods and equipment to guarantee the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic results.• Review and analyze reports and records related to the Quality Management System, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.• Provide expert advice to individuals seeking information on test selection, laboratory services utilization, and interpretation of laboratory data.• Serve as a trainer for Point-of-Care (POC) sites, imparting expertise in sample processing for HPV, TB, HIV Viral Load, and Early Infant Diagnosis.• Conduct training sessions on optimization of PCR workflow for efficiency and timely processing of different Laboratory tests.• Offer technical support for the collection of samples under the CADRE project, providing guidance to hub and spoke sites.• Manage sample transportation across various projects, adhering strictly to national safety guidelines.• Oversee the activation and provide training for GeneXpert systems, particularly for Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) and Viral Load (VL) processing.• Supervise laboratory staff in PCR laboratories, ensuring the highest standards of performance and compliance with protocols. Show less