Asha Ramadhani Lupenga

• Supporting the Migration Health office with paperwork and other logistical support related to on-going projects such as arranging for meetings for capacity building initiatives
• Arranging for field missions by written communication to various stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations
• Assisting in collection of migration health data
• Supporting the development and adaptation (language translation) of IEC materials used in project sites
• Writing workshop and field mission reports
• Ensuring timely communication between IOM and various stakeholders on project-related matters
• Attending all stakeholders’ meetings on behalf of IOM to ensure the organization was kept abreast with information regarding project-related matters
• Supporting capacity building of implementing partners to deliver according to the project’s expectations outlined in project documents
• Timely reporting and measuring of the project successes, challenges, and outcomes
• The above-listed were carried out on the SDC Covid-19 and Gender-Based Violence projects.

• Analyzed specimens for the presence of microorganisms using a variety of techniques such as culture, immunoassay, and microscopic examination.
• Performed maintenance tasks such as cleaning glassware and replenishing chemicals used during testing procedures.
• Maintained laboratory records and equipment; ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality control procedures.
• Trained other personnel on the proper operation of lab instruments, specimen collection techniques, and quality control procedures.
• Performed hematology analyses including complete blood count and differential, coagulation testing, and body fluid analysis.
• Documented all findings accurately in electronic medical records system.
• Assisted pathologists in preparing slides for microscopic examination.
• Monitored inventory levels of laboratory supplies; placed orders when necessary.
• Prepared reagents and solutions used in laboratory tests according to standard recipes.
• Evaluated test results to determine if they are normal or abnormal; reported results to physicians in accordance with established protocols.
• Participated in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field of medical laboratory science.
• Ensured proper collection of specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

· Detection of multiple drug-resistant tuberculosis using molecular assay (Hain MTBDRplus)

· DNA finger-printing of TB isolates using Spoligotyping and analysis of the data

· Speciation of Mycobaterium other than TB using molecular assay.