Mukasa Charline Sangany
HIV/AIDS Counsellor/Biomedical Scientist
Durban, Umbilo, 261 Bartle Road
Summary
HIV Counsellor with strong ability to conduct pre- and post-HIV diagnosis counselling. Strong and thorough knowledge of HIV prevention. Superior ability to determine risk of HIV acquisition and transmission. Strong ability to assist patients in factoring their HIV status in decision making. Excellent ability to help patients develop a risk reduction plan. I am looking for an opportunity to advance my career in clinical fields and biomedical laboratories.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
HIV Counsellor
Life line Durban; Building community heart
Durban
06.2021 - Current
- Counsel HIV-positive patients on risk reduction plans ( Regular HIV testing and linkage to care, screen and treat TB and STIs
- Assist HIV-positive patients in developing drug treatment regimens
- Counsel families of HIV-positive patients on emotional support
- Counsel youth on responsible sexual behavior
Biomedical Intern
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) Science training Program
Durban
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Surveillance of HIV prevalence and incidence as well as drug resistance.
- Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance on STIs.
- Surveillance and research in the area of
communicable respiratory diseases and meningitis for South Africa and the African continent. - GeneXpert MTB test
- Academic teaching ( Immunology and Anatomy., Research work and presentation)
- Detection of measles-specific IgM antibodies via serology.
- Reporting results to clinicians treating patients.
Master (Research)
Optics and Imaging Centre, Doris Duke Medical Research Institute (DDMRI), UKZN
Durban
01.2018 - 02.2019
- ∙ Assessed blood serum biomarker levels for the treatment of HIV-associated preeclampsia via the Bioplex multiplex method.
- Published an article entitled “The role of basic fibroblast growth factor in HIV-associated preeclampsia”, in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research, on the 05th of June 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.14335
Research Intern
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), Department of Medical Microbiology, UKZN
Durban
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Analysis of stool specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Clostridium difficile infection using the GeneXpert and ImmunoCard Toxin A&B
- Full blood count (FBC) and peripheral smear
- Analysis of penicillin and ampicillin minimal inhibition for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Cell culture of MTB
- DNA extraction
- Media preparation
Education
Certificate - HIV/AIDS Counselling
Life Line Durban; Building Community Heart
Durban 06.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Medical Science - Maternal Health/ Optics And Imaging
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 01.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Medical Science Honors - Medical Microbiology
University of Kwazulu-Natal
02.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Medical Science - Anatomy
University of Kwazulu-Natal
02.2013 - 11.2016
Skills
Strong prior experience with HIV-positive community
Experience as high school counsellor
Extensive medical and laboratory training
Wide experience with immunology, microbiology and anatomy
Timeline
HIV Counsellor
Life line Durban; Building community heart
06.2021 - Current
Certificate - HIV/AIDS Counselling
Life Line Durban; Building Community Heart
06.2021 - 06.2022
Biomedical Intern
The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) Science training Program
02.2019 - 05.2021
Master (Research)
Optics and Imaging Centre, Doris Duke Medical Research Institute (DDMRI), UKZN
01.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Medical Science - Maternal Health/ Optics And Imaging
University of Kwazulu-Natal
01.2018 - 02.2019
Research Intern
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH), Department of Medical Microbiology, UKZN
02.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Medical Science Honors - Medical Microbiology
University of Kwazulu-Natal
02.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Medical Science - Anatomy
University of Kwazulu-Natal
02.2013 - 11.2016