Isaac Mwema
@isaacmwema
Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist focused on patient service, accurate data management, and workflow improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist with 10+ years of experience in healthcare, customer service, and data management, combining hands-on diagnostic work with strong patient-facing skills. I consistently deliver accurate data entry (>99.5%), mentor staff, and improve laboratory workflows—achieving measurable gains such as a 25% reduction in turnaround time.
I leverage digital tools (Google Workspace, MS Office, EMR systems like KenyaEMR and Care2000) to support reporting, scheduling, and secure recordkeeping while handling high volumes of information with confidentiality and professionalism. I am bilingual (English & Swahili) and committed to empathetic patient interactions and continuous professional development.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Entry Clerk
Shadon Diagnostics Ltd
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Enter and update patient/client records with >99.5% accuracy and prepare reports to support data-driven decisions using Google Sheets and MS Excel.
Medical Laboratory Officer
Kitui County Referral Hospital
Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Provide diagnostic support, collect and record patient data confidentially, mentor junior staff, and improved result turnaround time by 25% through workflow enhancements.
Laboratory Technologist
St. Matia Mulumba Mission Hospital
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 (3 years 5 months)
Managed specimen collection and data entry, trained interns on safety protocols and communications, and contributed to successful ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alison
Certificate, Data Entry
2025 - 2025
Completed a Certificate in Data Entry focused on accuracy and efficient data management using common digital tools.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Science, Medical Laboratory Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, providing training in clinical laboratory diagnostics and patient data management.
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nyeri
Diploma, Medical Laboratory Science
Completed a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science with practical training in specimen collection, laboratory techniques, and quality assurance.
BrighterMonday
Certificate, Soft Skills
2025 - 2025
Completed a Certificate in Soft Skills covering customer-focused communication and professional workplace behavior.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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