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Claudia Akidiva

@claudiaakidiva

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I'm advancing public health surveillance and health systems through laboratory diagnostics, data, and epidemiology.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking public health work where I can apply laboratory diagnostics, epidemiology, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and data analysis to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes across African communities.

I'm completing a Laboratory Officer internship at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital, where I execute quality-controlled testing, maintain accurate records, and support diagnostic reporting with multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Previously, I trained across Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Histology/Cytology, and Blood Transfusion at Kenyatta National Hospital. I collected and documented laboratory and patient data under strict protocols while applying ethical procedures and informed consent.

I'm pursuing an MPH in Applied Epidemiology at Amref International University and am committed to strengthening health systems and improving health outcomes across African communities through surveillance, research, monitoring, and data-driven public health work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Laboratory Officer (Intern)

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Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Executed laboratory protocols and quality-controlled testing procedures across clinical laboratory sections, maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support diagnostic workflows and quality assurance.

Laboratory Diagnostics Quality Assurance Data Collection Documentation Public Health Collaboration

Laboratory Technologist

Kenyatta National Hospital

Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)

Rotated across Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Histology/Cytology, and Blood Transfusion, building broad diagnostic exposure. Conducted quantitative data collection, accurate data entry, and documentation of laboratory and patient results.

Hematology Clinical Chemistry Microbiology Immunology Histology Cytology Blood Transfusion Data Entry Documentation Ethics

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Amref International University

Master of Public Health, Applied Epidemiology

Pursuing a Master of Public Health in Applied Epidemiology, with coursework in biostatistics, epidemiology, public health surveillance, research methods, and project design and management.