Gcinokwakhe Dan Ngcobo
Cape Town
Summary
Dynamic Medical Scientist with a proven track record at NHLS, specializing in quality management systems and molecular biology. Successfully implemented ISO 15189 standards, trained over 10 medical technologists, and published peer-reviewed research. Adept at ethical clearance processes and engaging presentations, driving impactful improvements in healthcare education and diagnostics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Scientist
NHLS, Molecular Pathology & Public Health, Green Point Complex
06.2020 - Current
- Coordinated continuous improvement of teaching and learning initiatives in Western and Northern Cape Region
- Conceptualised and implemented CPD activities, and shorts courses for Health Practitioners at NHLS
- Fairly assessed internal courses
- Regional ethics facilitator
- Published in a Peer Reviewed Journal
- Trained and deemed competent over 10 Medical Technologists
- Implemented Quality Management Systems ISO 15189 and ISO: 17025
- Designed SOP for diagnostic testing of COVID-19 (GPL4459)
- Coordinated External Quality Assurance (EQA) over two years
- Validated Respiratory Viruses RT-PCR Diagnostic Assay
- Wrote Respiratory Viruses Verification report and SOP
- Advised national training managers to align internal courses with EQTA guidelines for NQF unit standards
Intern Medical Scientist
NHLS, Tshwane Academic Division/University of Pretoria, Dept. Chemical Pathology
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Designed research protocol, obtained ethical clearance, and recruited study participants through informed consent
- Discovered and optimized an essential forensic medicine Real-time PCR conditions that can be used to ascertain sudden unexplained death
- Participated in SANAS audit as well as internal audit
- Timely performed toxicology tests for drug abuse patients
- Conducted therapeutic drug monitoring diagnostic tests
- Contributed to the dissemination of crucial COVID-19 literature
Ethics Committee Member
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (BREC)
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Thoroughly reviewed all proposed studies that involve humans as study subjects & issued ethical clearance
- Protected the dignity, rights, safety, & well-being of research participants
- Contributed to the necessary modification to bring the proposed study into the ethical and legal ambit
- Obtained a certificate for effective research ethics evaluation
Education
Master of Laws - Medical Law
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Durban, KwaZulu Natal12.2021
Master of Medical Science - Pharmacology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Durban, KwaZulu Natal12.2015
Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science Honours - Biochemistry, Microbiology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Durban, South Africa12.2012
Matric - Maths And Science
Qhilika High School
Durban, KwaZulu Natal11-2008
Skills
- Internal audit competency (ISO 19011)
- Executive speaking skills
- Engaging presentation design
- Molecular biology knowledge
- Chemical pathology expertise
- Quality management systems (ISO 15189)
- Diagnostic testing
- Quality management systems
- Research protocol design
- Real-time PCR optimization
- Ethical clearance processes
- Data analysis techniques
- Laboratory audit participation
- Time management
- Nucleic acid extraction
- Protein purification methods
- Immunology
- Patient data management
- In vivo imaging techniques
- Data analysis proficiency
- Analytical thinking
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Quality assurance
- Administration and management
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Study planning
- Sample preparation
- Scientific software usage
- Policymaking
- Protocol development
References
- Johannes, Bodenstein, Prof., Johannes.Bodenstein@mandela.ac.za, +27 60 869 9141, Nelson Mandela University, Supervisor: Master of Pharmacology
- Bettina, Chale-Matsau, Dr., cmatsau@webmail.co.za, +27 82 926 9757, TAD, Dept. of Chemical Pathology, Senior Pathologist
- Gabriel, Moeketsi, Mr., Janome.donca@nhls.ac.za, +27 21 417 9358, +27 67 412 8808, Dr. George Mukhari Hospital, Business Manager
Publications
- Gcinokwakhe D Ngcobo, Measurement of serum ACE status may potentially improve the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection, Scientific African (2021), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e01039
- G.D. Ngcobo, B. Chale-Matsau, The “off-label” use of a drug does not make it more unsafe than it already is. ref: The Lancet S-20-17983 (under review)
- Ethics - Revisiting Principles of Biomedical Ethics [25 October 2021]
- Human Rights – Overview of the right to bodily integrity [29 October 2021]
- Limitation of human rights & Law - Is the right to refuse treatment an absolute right? [02 November 2021]
- Workplace Ethics – NHLS Code of Ethics [04 March 2022]
- Publishing Ethics – Reviewer Coerced Citation [09 June 2022]
- PATHRED 2023 - Debunking misconception of SANAS Audit [28th September 2023]
Training
- Ethics for Technical Staff – Ethics for Laboratory Medicine [01 July 2022]
- Ethics for Managers – Organisation ethics, Code of ethics, ethical conduct models, principles of ethical decisions & Cognitive Moral development [24 August 2022]
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Scientist
NHLS, Molecular Pathology & Public Health, Green Point Complex
06.2020 - Current
Intern Medical Scientist
NHLS, Tshwane Academic Division/University of Pretoria, Dept. Chemical Pathology
01.2018 - 12.2020
Ethics Committee Member
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (BREC)
12.2017 - 04.2018
Master of Laws - Medical Law
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Master of Medical Science - Pharmacology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science Honours - Biochemistry, Microbiology
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN)
Matric - Maths And Science
Qhilika High School
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