Florence Chandapiwa Chinodya
Zwartkop
Summary
Results-oriented Medical Scientist with a focus on Microbiology and current MSc (Med) Microbiology studies. Skilled in diagnostic and research laboratory operations, adept at managing high-pressure situations with a commitment to accuracy. Passionate about data analysis for health sector improvements, with additional training in research ethics and methodology. Capable of executing tasks efficiently and independently, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ministry of Health and Child Care Zimbabwe
07.2010 - 05.2017
- Managed laboratory operations with precision, ensuring high accuracy across tasks.
- Conducted tests in haematology, serology, blood bank, chemistry, and microbiology.
- Compiled laboratory data and prepared comprehensive reports for analysis.
- Evaluated results and reported deviations, interpreting findings to inform decisions.
- Executed quality control testing and maintained instruments to verify accuracy.
- Participated in quality management initiatives aligned with ISO15189 standards.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to uphold performance standards.
- Monitored stock inventory and managed reagent supplies effectively.
Education
MSc - Microbiology
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences University
B.Sc. Hons. - Medical Microbiology
SMU
01.2022
B.Sc. - Life Sciences
University of South Africa
01.2019
State Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - undefined
Chitungwiza Central Hospital
01.2010
ND - Biological Sciences
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare01.2010
Skills
- Organizational effectiveness
- Analytical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication proficiency
- Presentation techniques
- Problem-solving strategies
- Laboratory best practices
- Quality assurance processes
- Time optimization
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice, Afrileadtech
- Bacterial Whole genome sequencing (WGS) Analysis -ARC
- Research Methodology - SMU
- Biostatistics STATA - SMU
- Biostatistics R programming -SAMRC
- CHPC - NITheCS Coding Summer School
References
- Marcelle, Le Roux, Dr, marcelle.leroux@smu.ac.za, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Nchabeleng, Prof, maphoshane.nchabeleng@smu.ac.za, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Bolukaoto, Dr, jbolukaoto@gmail.com, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
- Choga, Dr, chogagodwin@gmail.com, Ministry of Health and Childcare Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ministry of Health and Child Care Zimbabwe
07.2010 - 05.2017
State Certified Medical Laboratory Technician - undefined
Chitungwiza Central Hospital
ND - Biological Sciences
Harare Polytechnic College
MSc - Microbiology
Sefako Makgato Health Sciences University
B.Sc. Hons. - Medical Microbiology
SMU
B.Sc. - Life Sciences
University of South Africa