Angelina De Costa

Experience

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  Ministry of Health- National Public Health Reference Laboratory

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2013

  - Prepared Safety System (Manual and Procedures) to meet ISO 15190 requirements- Advised Management on safety issues- Conducted extensive safety audits and inspections- Ensured compliance with the OSH Act, Guyana- Performed training in all aspects of laboratory safety including fire prevention, bloodborne pathogen infections, etc. - Prepared, implemented and monitored Quality Manual and System Procedures- Conducted internal audits, management reviews, training, customer satisfaction surveys, etc.- Continuous quality improvement - Liaising with local and international standardization bodies, suppliers, donor agencies, etc.

  • Safety Officer

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2013

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Jan 2007 - Mar 2013
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  Ministry of Health

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

  Proficiency Testing Coordinatorr

  - Coordinated the Digital Proficiency Testing Program (OneWorld Accuracy, Canada) in collaboration with HealthMetrx, Canada and Ministry of Health, Guyana- Responsible for all logistics in developing, implementing and monitoring the external PT program for private and public laboratories to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of test results across Guyana.

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  New GPC Inc.

  Nov 2013 - Nov 2016

  Compliance Programme Manager