Musa Mohammed, Medical Laboratory Assistant

About

Highly accomplished public health professional and current medical laboratory assistant with expertise in nutrition, health education, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation. Proven track record of delivering impactful programs, fostering community engagement, and promoting behavioural change, Team management and supervision, Pharmacy operations and management, Sales and customer service, Cultural competency and sensitivity, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Highly Flexible and Physically Energetic

Experience

ULTRA MODERN POLICE HOSPITAL DAMATURU

Feb 2024 – Present

Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria

MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

1. Collecting and processing patient samples (blood, urine, stool, etc.) for laboratory analysis. 2. Assisting in performing routine laboratory tests, such as hematology, biochemistry, and microbiology. 3. Participating in quality control activities to ensure the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results. 4. Cleaning, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance. 5. Providing emotional support and care to patients during sample collection and other laboratory procedures. 6. Accurately documenting patient information, test results, and other relevant data. 7. Adhering to laboratory safety protocols, including proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials. 8. Working collaboratively with laboratory staff, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective laboratory operations. 9. Other Duties needed by the Supervisor and the Manager

PREMIERE URGENCE INTERNATIONAL

Aug 2023 – Sep 2023

Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

DATA ENUMERATOR

1. Entering Pharmacy Data into the mobile data collection tool in Commcare and uploading it to the saver. 2. Sort and clean all data before entering it into the system. 3. Entering all data as allocated by the supervisor. 4. Other duties need by the supervisor and the manager

WEST AFRICAN CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Jan 2023 – Mar 2023

Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria

VIRTUAL MAPPER

1. Planning and conducting interviews and provide clarity on study objectives to virtual community members during implementation. 2. Uploading data in real-time. 3. Identifying virtual platforms in which MSM network. 4. Profiling virtual spaces and estimate the number of MSM. 5. Carrying out the listing of virtual sites and enlist potential informants from the virtual sites. 6. Arranging for identified and selected virtual site MSM to be interviewed at a physical location

WEST AFRICAN CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Oct 2022 – Jan 2023

Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria

SOCIAL MOBILIZER

1. Serving as the liaison officer between interviewers and participants and facilitate the recruitment process for interviews in the field. 2. Supporting in identification of Respondents in Hiden population. 3. Working in locations where field team is unfamiliar with. 4. Opening doors in such locations (Drug Bunks, Brothels and MSM Spot) 5. Using Networks/Connections in Locations they are Unfamiliar with. 6. Connecting with the community members and mobilize them for interviews. 7. Informing community members, including spot owners/managers about the study. 8. Informing community members about the study and prepare Key Informants for interview sessions. 9. Providjng community members with updates about the study. 10. Ensuring that interviews are conducted in a congenial and conducive environment

PREMIERE URGENCE INTERNATIONAL

May 2017 – Nov 2022

Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria

DRUG DISPENSER

1. Dispensing medication to patients according to medical prescription. 2. Ensuring the medication is labeled with the correct drug name, strength, quantity, expiry date, directions for use and includes and additional required information. 3. Providing clear instructions and advice on how to take the drug, when, how long, how to store, possible side-effects and any other relevant warnings. 4. Maintaining accurate dispensing records and regularly reporting them to OPD supervisor. 5. Maintaining the integrity and security of the dispensary by admitting only authorized personnel. 6. Setting up and maintaining the pharmacy stock according to good storage practices (storage of drugs by categories, alphabetic order, and expiry date…). 7. Implementing stock cards system for each item and update each stock card on a timely manner 8. Ensuring that FEFO (first expired first out) is respected. 9. Reporting to the OPD Supervisor/Team Leader immediately about any change in drugs, in form of appearance, colour, smell, etc. 10. Informing the OPD supervisor in case of any missing/damaged/expired item. 11. Participating in a physical inventory of the pharmacy and medical stock, including consumables and laboratory material on a monthly basis. 12. Recording and compile daily and weekly consumption form and send information to OPT supervisor. 13. Submiting drug order to OPD supervisor on a requested basis. 14. Receiving the orders from Pharmacy and inspect items, as to quality, quantity, and expiry dates. Inform the Pharmacist with feedback in case of irregularity. 15. Ensuring that the main stock and the pharmacy are kept clean. 16. Daily data entry using Kobo collect and pharmacy information system(PIS). 17. Weekly drug order using Commcare App ( Pharmacy Information System). 18. Weekly data collection of drug received using PIS.

RAHAMA PATENT MEDICINE STORE

Jan 2011 – Apr 2017

Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria

SALESMAN SUPERVISOR

1. Supervising and coordinate the activities of sales staff to ensure excellent customer service and achieve sales targets. 2. Managing inventory levels, track sales trends, and make recommendations for stock replenishment. 3. Developing and implement sales strategies to drive revenue growth and increase market share. 4. Conducting regular sales performance reviews, provide feedback, and coach sales staff to improve performance. 5. Building and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. 6. Monitoring and report on sales performance, inventory levels, and customer feedback. 7. Collaborating with the Store Manager to develop and implement marketing campaigns and promotions. 8. Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. 9. Performing other duties as assigned by the Store Manage

WORLD FOOD PROGRAM

Jan 2017 – Mar 2017

Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria

WAREHOUSE OPERATOR

1. Planning, coordinating and providing a variety of site maintenance and installation works, to ensure preventive maintenance (e.g. for generators, water heaters, water pumps, etc.) is carried out regularly ensuring well-functioning equipment. 2. Coordinating and providing pottering and cleaning services (e.g. moving assets, reorganizing/installing workstations, assisting in setting up conference/meeting/event locations, removing waste materials, emergency cleaning, etc.), to support organized and safe work environment. 3. Performing regular and ad hoc installations, repairs and maintenance of plumbing systems and components, to ensure all installations meet established safety standards. 4. Assisting & maintaining accurate inventory records through physical check and maintenance of lists/database, and arrange disposal of identified equipment and materials, strictly following WFP assets management guidelines. 5. Compiling and providing accurate reports on works undertaken, services provided, materials procured and used for installations/repairs including accurate generator fuel log books, to support accurate accounting and enable efficient planning for future works/services. 6. Providing technical guidance to external contractors during specific maintenance schedules, to enable efficient and costeffective services. 7. Supporting supervisor in evaluating installation/repair works, compare prices of materials, and contribute to planning of future preventive maintenance works, to contribute to efficient and cost-effective site maintenance services

WORLD FOOD PROGRAM

Jan 2016 – Feb 2016

Damaturu, Yobe, Nigeria

GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTOR

1. General food distribution to beneficiaries at various rural distribution site within LGA. 2. Timely prepare and submit field reports. 3. Recording beneficiaries participation in food distribution program. 4. Properly engaged with stakeholders and conformity with wfp core values. 5. Arranging, organizing and attending to distributions and provide post distribution reports. 6. Supporting in the registration and Verification of beneficiaries to ensure that the process is fair. 7. Ensuring that the food distribution point is properly organized and secured with ropes and crowd control measures put in place to ensure smooth flow of beneficiaries. 8. Responsible in ensuring that all necessary distribution equipments such as forms, plastic sheets, measuring devices, ropes, banners etc. are available at the distributions point. 9. Preparing daily distribution point visit reports and Food Monitors report. 10. Supporting mass information awareness to inform beneficiaries on distribution related information. 11. Data collection and daily report. 12. Other duties needed by the supervisor and the Manager.

Education

NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Aug 2021 – May 2025

BACHELOR'S DEGREE , PUBLIC HEALTH

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC DAMATURU

Aug 2013 – Sep 2016

NATIONAL DIPLOMA , SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

Musa Mohammed

Medical Laboratory Assistant

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