EMEdwin Munene
@edwinmunene
Medical Laboratory Scientist and lab operations leader integrating AI.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Section Head with deep expertise in molecular diagnostics and laboratory operations, currently leading a specialized section at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi.
I have built molecular departments from the ground up, led greenfield setups to accreditation, and translated research concepts into scalable commercial services that meet regulatory standards.
As an Applications Specialist supporting laboratories across Kenya, I focus on commercial management, technical training, and scaling operations while applying digital workflows and AI insights to improve efficiency and data quality.
I am a Google-funded AI scholarship recipient studying generative AI for clinical documentation and health software optimization, committed to bridging clinical diagnostics and AI-driven healthcare innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
THSection Head, Medical Laboratory
The Nairobi Hospital
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years)
Manage technical and administrative operations for a specialized laboratory section, led ISO 15189 accreditation cycles, and ensured 100% accuracy in clinical documentation through daily result validation and quality systems.
Applications Specialist (Laboratory Services)
Independent / Supporting Laboratories
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Oversee laboratory service delivery across Kenya, manage client relationships and performance optimization, and provide advanced training on instrumentation and method validation to scale operations.
Molecular Diagnostics Lead
Metropolis Star Laboratories
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Established a greenfield molecular diagnostics department, achieved full regulatory accreditation within six months, and developed quality systems and training programs to enable sustainable high-volume operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MSMoringa School
Certificate, Artificial Intelligence
2026 -
Enrolled in the Google AI Access Scholarship program focusing on Generative AI for clinical documentation and healthcare software optimization.
KBKenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board
Professional Registration, Laboratory Professional Registration
Registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
KUKenyatta University
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science
2010 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science with training in clinical and molecular diagnostics.
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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