gloria okeke
@gloriaokeke
Deputy Director Medical Laboratory Scientist driving quality and data-led diagnostics.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Deputy Director Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience supervising laboratory operations, implementing quality systems (ISO15189-aligned practices), and validating diagnostic results to support patient care. I lead teams, coordinate training, and manage LIMS, supply chains, and proficiency testing to ensure accurate, timely reporting and regulatory compliance.
I have a strong background as an ART laboratory focal person, collaborating with clinicians, stakeholders and NGOs to improve HIV care, performing complex virology, microbiology and pathology testing, and deploying new assays and instrumentation. I consistently use data analysis to identify trends, drive process improvements, and deliver reliable medical laboratory services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Deputy Director Medical Laboratory
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 2 months)
Supervise and validate laboratory results, implement SOPs and quality management (ISO15189/MLSCN), and improve operational workflows to ensure accurate, timely diagnostic reporting across haematology, microbiology, chemical pathology and histopathology units.
ART Laboratory Focal Person
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Oct 2015 - Oct 2024 (8 years 11 months)
Managed ART clinic laboratory operations including CD4 and viral load testing, supply chain for ART reagents, data reporting to stakeholders, and coordination with partners (PEPFAR/FHI360) to improve HIV diagnostic services.
Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Nov 2008 - Nov 2021 (13 years)
Performed routine and complex diagnostic testing, maintained laboratory equipment and records, trained staff, and supported inventory and quality control processes to ensure accurate patient results.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (Intern)
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
Mar 2006 - Mar 2008 (2 years)
Conducted sample collection, pre-analytical checks, routine testing across microbiology, haematology, chemical pathology and histopathology, and supported equipment maintenance and result documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CORU
License Certification, Professional Certification
Received CORU License Certification in 2026.
Unknown institution (Bachelors of Medical Laboratory Sciences)
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science
Grade: Second Class Upper
Awarded a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences with Second Class Upper division honours on 17/02/2006.
Unknown secondary school (WAEC)
Senior School Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) in June 1997.
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