Edet E.

Experience

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  University of calabar teaching hospital

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)

  • Phlebotomy; Receiving, Sorting Specimens, Labeling, Logging Specimens And Arranging Reports For Delivery.• Handle Enquiries And Assist With Clerical Tasks As Appropriate, Enter And Post Test Results Into The Laboratory Information System.• Provides Timely And Accurate Results For Patient Diagnosis By Using Fully Automated Hematology And Chemical Pathology Equipment.• Provided Quality Results By Running Quality Assurance, Verifying Equipment Function Through Routine Equipment Maintenance And Advanced Trouble Shooting, Calibrating Equipment Utilizing Approved Testing Procedures, Monitoring Quality Control Measures And Protocols.• Ensures Patient(S) Receives Compatible Blood/Blood Components By Completing Blood Typing, Antibody Screening, Compatibility Testing And Antibody Identification Procedures.• Maintaining Of Blood Bank Database And Assuring Future Retrieval Of Patient Transfusion Information.• Investigate Bleeding Time, Prothrombin Time, Prothrombin Consumption Index, Clotting Time .• Prepare Blood Products Such As Fresh Frozen Plasma, Red Cell Concentrate And Cryo-Precipitate under supervision.• Carry Out Various Point-Of-Care Testing Procedures( Glucose Estimation , Hemoglobin Estimation, Hba1c Etc) And Rapid Kit Testing (Hiv1&2, Hepatitis Syphilis etc.) On Patients.• Identify Parasite From Stool Specimen Using Direct Microscopy, Formal Ether Concentration Or Brine Flotation Techniques.• Serves And Protect The Hospital Community By Adhering To Professional Standards, Hospital Policies And Procedures, Federal, State And Local Requirement.• Run Night Shift And Weekend Calls As Speculated By Hospital Management.• Carry Out Prenatal And Antenatal Screening Of Patients With Emphasis On their ABO Blood And Rhesus Antibody System, HIV I And II, Hepatitis A,B And C, Syphilis and Genotype.• Maintains Patient Confidence By Keeping Laboratory Information Confidential. Show less

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  National Youth Service Corps

  Apr 2016 - Apr 2017

  Medical Laboratory Scientist

  Assisting In, Quality Assuarance, The Production And Updating Of Laboratory Documentation,Particularly Relating To Policies And Standard Operating Procedures.• Performing Complete Blood Count , Examination And Reporting Of Blood Films(Morphology, AndAbnormalities Of Blood Cells).• Blood Group Serology Such As Serum Grouping, Hemolysin Detection, Direct And Indirect Coomb'sTest, Rhesus Confirmation, Hepatitis, VDRL And HIV/AIDS Screening, Etc.• Receive And Prepare Blood Samples For Analysis.• Analyse Blood Samples Using Manual Techniques Where Necessary.• Keep Accurate And Detailed Records.• Selecting Appropriate Techniques For Different Types Of Laboratory Analysis.• Produce Quantitative Data In The Forms Of Reports And Provide Key Information To Medical Staff AboutA Patient's Condition.• Using Microscopes, Cell Counter And Other Laboratory Equipment.• Carrying Out Quality Assurance , Making Requisitions For Reagents And Laboratory Consumables.• Train Laboratory Technicians And Medical Laboratory Science Students On Experimental ProceduresAnd Laboratory Techniques.• Phlebotomy ( Blood Collection From Adults And Infants ).• Stool Microscopy, FOB, Culture And Sensitivity To Detect Enteric Bacteria And Parasite.• Semen Analysis, Culture And Sensitivity To Investigate Infertility In Men.• Preparing Specimen And Samples ( Weighing, Mixing, Leaching, Cutting ) Media, Reagents And OtherMaterials For Testing. Preparing Laboratory Reagents.• Performing Urine Analysis, Culture And Sensitivity testing. Show less

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  EFIK LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2021

  Communications & Community Engagement Manager

  • Devised & implemented initiatives that fostered community engagements.• Relayed substantial feedback to key stakeholders including beneficiary communities, management & donors through timely information.• Aided in providing performance and impact indicators where necessary.• Served as focal point to coordinate & manage communication linkages.

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  Zone3 Medical Laboratory

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

  Medical Laboratory Scientist

  • Performance of diagnostic tests and record of results.• Provision of laboratory homecare services.• Therapeutic regulation of patients through sample analysis &evaluation.

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  University of Maryland Institute for Global Health

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  Field Laboratory Specialist

  • Obtained central training in Abuja from the University of Maryland, Baltimore/NIgerian AIDS Indicatorand Impact Survey partnership with regards to HIV/AIDS serial algorithm testing, CD4 counting andHepatitis B & C testing.• Received certifications from West African Bioethics Training Program including Good Clinical Practice(GCP), Good Laboratory Practice (GCP), Human Research Group 1 - Investigators, Nigerian National Codefor Health Research Ethics etc.• Perform quality control for test kits and PIMA machine.• Carried out field laboratory testing in households to measure the biomarkers on HIV/AIDS, CD4 counting(using PIMA machine) and Hepatitis B & C.• Initiated safety measures for optimal results and quality protection for both tester, participant and environment.• Engaged in quality management of sample and biohazard wastes from field tosatellite laboratory.• Delivery of quality data to central server.• Performed blood collection from adults and pediatrics using acceptable international best practices.• Documentation of all laboratory activities in forms, survey tools (AIMSQC and CsEntry Application) and electronically in tablets• Demonstrated competence in POC testing. Show less

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  UNICEF

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Data Entry Clerk

  •Obtained training and hands-on practical skills on vaccines & related stock collection.•Collected data via ODK enabled data collection device & paper checklist in CrossRiver state.•Engaged in logistics planning for data collection in assigned LGAs.•Submitted daily report of data to cluster supervisor.•Obtained quality and accurate data by checking VVM status of vaccines, retrieval oftOPV2 & mOPV2, use of PPEs and recording of observations.

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  Ifed Global

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Delegate

  • Was awarded certificate of excellence for simulating the UN General Assembly, committee sessions & active participation at the International Youth & Diplomacy Conference at Accra.• Was afforded with the privilege to visit embassies were I obtained first hand information on Diplomacy.• Engaged diplomats from African countries where practical solutions were initiated with regards to current trends/issues in Africa & beyond.

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  Startup Grind

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2021

  Co Director

  Belong to the largest independent startup community where I am involved in actively educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs in my community. Our monthly events feature successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped on a global scale; millions of entrepreneurs nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media and partnerships while building their businesses, connecting them with strategic partners, and secure funding. https://www.startupgrind.com https://www.startupgrind.com/calabar Show less

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  Institute for Economics & Peace

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  Global Peace Index Ambassador

  - Acquired practical knowledge from the Positive Peace Academy and discovered ways to make change in local and global communities by pursuing investments around peace. - Demonstrated my ability to collaborate and expand my network with Ambassadors and others involved in peace related activities globally. - Acquired materials and resources which can be shared with networks both locally and globally based on a Specific area of focus, cultural and regional contexts.

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  YALI Africa

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2021

  YALI RLC Fellow

  YALI Online Cohort 12The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government as a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa seeks to empower young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 from Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, who are ready to embrace leadership and work hard to transform their countries. The YALI Emerging Leaders Program teaches young African leaders about modern leadership. The program is divided into four phases - a coursework phase delivered online and the remaining 3 phases distributed equally among a mentorship program, internship or community service, and a report-writing period. Show less

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  Technovation Challenge

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

  Mentor

  Technovation Challenge is a global tech education nonprofit that empowers girls and families to become leaders, creators and problem-solvers. We offer two programs – Technovation Girls and Technovation Families – which bring kids and adults together to solve big problems in their communities.

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  FHI 360

  Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  Consultant, HIV Case Identification and management champion

  PNS• Coordinate the mapping of high burdened locations and drive targeted testing in those locations.• Scale up partner elicitation and testing including providing coordination for community index casestesting and ART linkages for positive in facilities.• Increase HIV cases identification• Appropriate documentation of PNS in service register and daily uptake trackers.RETENTION• Tease out active clients from facility LAMIS and ensure reminders before appointments dates.• Ensure active same day identification of patients who have defaulted refill appointments tracking andbringing back to clinical care.• Provide a list of inactive clients (especially clients recently lost to follow up) to case managers andsupport them to initiate clients tracking to (Phone calls and home visits) return the patients for care.• Ensure appropriate documentation of current status in service registers and EMR.TLD TRANSITIONING• Conduct folder audits for the identification of clients eligible for TLD.• Transitioning of patients to TLD• Provide adherence counseling for patients undergoing transitioning.• Appropriate documentation of TLD update in service registers and daily uptake trackers.VIRAL LOAD COVERAGE• Conduct folder audit to identify clients who are due for VL assessment but are yet to be virologically assessed.• Conduct folder reviews at facilities to assess the implementation of facility VL folder tagging and colourcoding, mentor and use.• Support the facilitation of CMs to identify dates the clients have been scheduled for facility visits andto fast track the process of sample collection at the facility on these days.• Facilitate Viral Load Sample collection in the community and CARC Centre.• Ensured collection of viral load samples from all eligible clients in the communities• Ensured appropriate documentation of viral load uptake in service registers and daily uptake trackers. Show less

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  Federal University of Calabar Teaching Hospital

  Apr 2020 - Sept 2024

  • Maintains Quality Results By Running Quality Assurance, Verifying Equipment Function Through Routine Equipment Maintenance.• Identifies And Communicates Abnormal Patient Results By Alerting Supervisory Personnel, The Pathologist, The Patient Physician Or Nurse.• Phlebotomy; Receiving, Sorting Specimens, Labeling, Logging Specimens And Arranging Reports For Delivery.• Handle Enquiries And Assist With Clerical Tasks As Appropriate, Enter And Post Test Results Into The Laboratory Information System.• Provides Timely And Accurate Results For Patient Diagnosis By Using Fully Automated Hematology Equipment and Manual Procedures.• Ensures Patient(s) Receives Compatible Blood/Blood Components By Completing Blood Typing, Antibody Screening, Compatibilty Testing And Antibody Identification Procedures.• Maintaining Of Blood Bank Data Base And Assuring Future Retrieval Of Patient Transfusion Information.• Investigate Bleeding Time, Prothrombin Time, Prothrombin Consumption Index, Clotting Time .• Prepare Blood Products Such As Fresh Frozen Plasma, Red Cell Concentrate And Cryo-Precipitate.• Carry Out Point-Of-Care Testing Procedures( Glucose Estimation, Hemoglobin Estimation, Hba1c etc.) And Rapid Kit Testing (Hiv1&2, Hepatitis Syphilis etc.) on patients.• Maintains Patient Confidence By Keeping Laboratory Information Confidential.• Serves And Protect The Hospital Community By Adhering To Professional Standards, Hospital Policies And Procedures, Federal, State And Local Requirement.• Run Night Shift And Weekend Calls As Speculated By Hospital Management.• Operation Of Laboratory Equipment Such As Autoanalyzer, Olympus Microscope, Dometic Br410g (Blood Bank), Incubator, Autoclave, Genotype Machine Etc. • Training And Supervision Of Medical Laboratory Technicians.• Carry Out Prenatal And Antenatal Screening Of Patients With Emphasis On their ABO Blood And Rhesus Antibody System, HIV I And II, Hepatitis A, B And C, Syphilis, Genotype. Show less

  • Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

    Jan 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Medical Laboratory Scientist I

    Apr 2020 - Dec 2023
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  BridgingSpace

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2024

  Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  Founded 2016 & incorporated in October 2021, BridgingSpace Technologies Limited is focused on providing solution to challenges in Africa’s healthcare space by leveraging technology for social impact and seamless services.• Through BridgingSpace innovation, we have been accepted and gotten to the semifinals of multi-national incubator programs such as GITEX Future Stars Showcase, VC4A Mentor Driven Capital, iNOVO UK-Nigeria Tech Hub Accelerator Program, TEF Entrepreneurship Program, Social Innovators Program and Awards (SIPA) by LEAP Africa, Ignite Africa Challenge, Alibaba GET Challenge, MIT Challenge and Africavsvirus Challenge.• In 2020, BridgingSpace innovation was selected from hundreds of applications around the world as one of the 30 Most Inspiring Digital Innovations 2020 worldwide by Spindle, the innovation platform of Partos; Europe (https://thespindle.org/2020/08/04/these-are-the-30-most-inspiring-digital-innovations-2020/) Show less

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  MassChallenge

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Finalist (Bridge2MassChallenge - NITDA)

  Finished as one of the Top 10 Finalists in the Bridge to MassChallenge, Nigeria

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  Place of Hope Clinic

  Sept 2024 - now

  Phlebotomist - Medical Assistant

  • Perform blood draws, obtain urine specimens, and process lab orders as directed by providers.• Coordinate laboratory activities and documenting.• Assist with patient intake and maintaining patient rooms and supplies.• Triage, educate, and support for clinical procedures.• Utilize Electronic Health Record (EHR) system effectively• Conduct preliminary physical tests, including blood pressure, weight, and temperature measurements.• Package and process specimens for external labs and coordinate labspickups.• Keep patient information confidential and comply with infection control protocols.• Interact in a positive, professional manner with patients.• Create appropriate referrals at provider’s discretion. Show less