ASAkuro Atah Sidney
@akuroatahsidney
Healthcare systems consultant and laboratory medicine specialist with 15+ years' experience.
CameroonWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven healthcare systems consultant and laboratory medicine specialist with over 15 years of experience strengthening laboratory networks, implementing Laboratory Information Systems, and managing donor-funded health programs across sub-Saharan Africa. I combine technical expertise in diagnostics, digital health, and supply chain with program and stakeholder management to improve readiness, surveillance, and service delivery.
I have led multi-country LIS deployments, supported laboratory accreditation and quality improvement, and coordinated outbreak preparedness and response in collaboration with ministries of health, CDC, USAID/PEPFAR partners, and academic institutions. I focus on sustainable capacity building, data-driven decision making, and pragmatic implementation to deliver measurable impact in humanitarian and development contexts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GTConsultant, Healthcare Informatics
Georgia Institute of Technology
Apr 2025 - Present (7 months)
Led implementation of the Computing for Good BLIS and related EHR integrations, developing data management, security policies and providing training to clinical teams to ensure seamless system adoption.
Healthcare Systems Consultant
Business Solution Center
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Directed design and deployment of an electronic Laboratory Information System (eLIS) across public and private health facilities, coordinating stakeholders including the Ministry of Health and CDC to ensure project alignment and operational sustainability.
IUSenior Advisor, Laboratory and Pharmacy
ICAP Columbia University
Mar 2021 - Sep 2024 (3 years 6 months)
Provided technical leadership to strengthen laboratory networks and HIV commodity supply chains across PEPFAR sites, leading quality improvement, surveillance support, and multi-country technical assistance.
Laboratory Information Expert
Global Health Systems Solutions
Jun 2010 - Mar 2021 (10 years 9 months)
Led implementation of laboratory information systems and national laboratory strengthening projects across Central and West African states, supervised procurement and mentored laboratories toward SLMTA/SLIPTA and ISO 15189 accreditation efforts.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Bamenda
Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 (1 year)
Designed and delivered undergraduate laboratory sciences courses, developed curricula and assessments, and participated in student evaluation and entrance examination juries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Buea
Master of Science, Laboratory Sciences
2005 - 2007
Completed a Master of Science degree with focus on laboratory sciences and health systems strengthening.
UBUniversity of Buea
Bachelor of Science, Laboratory Sciences
2000 - 2004
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree in laboratory sciences providing foundational training for a career in laboratory medicine.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
CameroonAuthorized to work in
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