Kent Mushinge

Kent Mushinge

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Laboratory Scientist/ Lecturer/ Tutor/ Research Scientist

  • Education

    • Technical and Vocational Teacher's College (TVTC)

      2023 - 2023
      Diploma of Education Teaching Methodology

      Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.

    • The Copperbelt University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences Biotechnology CREDIT

      Activities and Societies: Youth Friendly Services Biology society Sports Growing up as a child, I vividly recall people telling me that education should be my best friend. Young and naive to the advice by then, I did not really understand what they were helping me to realize. Coming out of University, as a graduating scientist, class of 2021 with a bachelor's degree make the words resound even louder and stronger. This reality has dawned on me and I wish this could be said to every child to inspire them. With this I have realised that the university not only… Show more Growing up as a child, I vividly recall people telling me that education should be my best friend. Young and naive to the advice by then, I did not really understand what they were helping me to realize. Coming out of University, as a graduating scientist, class of 2021 with a bachelor's degree make the words resound even louder and stronger. This reality has dawned on me and I wish this could be said to every child to inspire them. With this I have realised that the university not only provided me the space for education but also the extra conducive environment to ensure I attain my full potential. Show less

    • Ministry of Health-Luanshya DMO

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate Adolescents peer Educator Training outstanding

      Activities and Societies: Millennium Development Goal Iniitiative School outreaches Community outreaches HIV testing and counseling A training covered information and skills for delivering education to adolescents and raising awareness on HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health, Gender based violence, drug abuse and early marriages.

  • Experience

    • Luanshya DHO- chaisa urban clinic

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2019
      Peer Educator

      I assisted in ART serological testing of HIV and Syphilis and participated in a number of partner programmes with Marie Stopes on HIV sensitisation, Gender based Violence and early marriage education.

    • Ministry of Health- Luanshya District Medical Office

      Nov 2016 - Feb 2018
      Spray operator

      Indoor Residue Spraying Programme, the parasite control intervention

    • Tropical Diseases Research Centre- TDRC

      Dec 2020 - Feb 2021
      Medical Laboratory Scientist

      Performed DNA and RNA extraction from clinical samplesConducted molecular diagnostic test for Covid-19Conducted fertility analysis Conducted disease diagnostic and treatment of HIV and Syphilis Assisted in microbial media preparation, bacteria culturing and isolation

    • Nova Projects Limited

      Jun 2021 - Sept 2021
      Quality Control Microbiologist

      Responsible for testing activities including but not limited to:quality control testing of products, raw materials, utilities and other samplesTest verification and validation of the fermentersWater sampling and routine testing for EndotoxinEnsured that all laboratory equipments were calibrated and compliantParticipated in quality auditsEnsured the delivery of quality control services and solutions in alignment with the beverage quality system requirementsContinuously built and supported a sound quality assurance culture aligned to code of production within Nova Projects Limited.Participated in report writing, review and escalation of the brew quality Show less

    • Kalulushi Training Centre

      Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
      College Lecturer

      Lectured: Medical Biochemistry Biochemistry Nutrition

    • Premium School of Health Sciences

      Jan 2022 - now
      College Lecturer

      Lecture biomedical science courses to Clinical Officer General:Medical Microbiology and Immunology Medical ParasitologyPathology and HematologyMedical SociologyDemonstrate medical laboratory procedures: Bacterial culture, Urinalysis, serology testing (RDT) and Microscopy

    • Thomson District Hospital

      Mar 2022 - Mar 2023
      Medical Laboratory Scientist ( Volunteer)
    • The Copperbelt University- CBU

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      Biology Tutor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Laboratory Scientist

      HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA
      Jan 2022
    • Practicing

      Health Professions Council of Zambia
      Jan 2023
    • Adolescent HIV Management

      Ministry of Health of Zambia
    • Adult TB Management

      Ministry of Health of Zambia