Sam Philip

Led complex laboratory diagnostics and public health initiatives, ensuring high-quality patient care and community health outcomes at a busy polyclinic.

• Conducted over 100 complex laboratory tests daily across hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, and parasitology, ensuring accurate and timely patient diagnoses.
• Supervised COVID-19 sample collection, processing, and biosafety compliance for a high-volume testing site, ensuring efficient diagnostic workflows and safety protocols.
• Appointed as Tema Metro Malaria Focal Person, leading regional diagnostic training for 20+ laboratory professionals and supervising surveillance programs to enhance public health outcomes.
• Trained and mentored 5+ junior laboratory personnel in best practices and advanced diagnostic techniques, significantly enhancing team proficiency and operational efficiency.
• Implemented and maintained rigorous quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) standards, reducing potential error rates and ensuring compliance with national guidelines.

Performed comprehensive laboratory tests and supported critical blood bank operations, contributing to precise diagnostics and patient safety.

• Performed a high volume of laboratory tests across microbiology, hematology, and clinical chemistry, consistently delivering accurate and timely results for patient care.
• Provided essential support for blood transfusion services, meticulously performing cross-matching and antibody screening to ensure patient safety and compatibility.
• Managed and maintained accurate laboratory records within the Laboratory Information System (LIS), enhancing data integrity and streamlining report generation for over 50 patient cases daily.

Gained foundational experience in clinical laboratory diagnostics, applying scientific principles to support high-quality patient services.

• Applied scientific principles to perform routine and specialized laboratory diagnostic procedures, contributing to high-quality service delivery within a major teaching hospital.
• Developed hands-on proficiency in a wide range of laboratory test procedures, including hematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology, under direct supervision.
• Cultivated a professional and responsible attitude, collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal diagnostic service delivery.
• Maintained accurate documentation of lab data, test results, and analyses within Electronic Medical Systems (EMS), ensuring data integrity and accessibility.

Contributed to community health initiatives and awareness programs as a health committee member.

• Contributed to the planning and execution of health awareness campaigns, reaching over 500 community members with vital health information.
• Collaborated with committee members to identify community health needs and develop targeted outreach programs.

Led a student association, overseeing strategic planning and professional development initiatives for medical laboratory technology students.

• Led a student association of over 200 members, overseeing strategic planning and execution of professional development initiatives.
• Organized and facilitated 10+ workshops and networking events, enhancing student engagement and career readiness within medical laboratory technology.

Represented student interests at a national level, contributing to discussions on health policy and student welfare.

• Represented student interests at national forums, contributing to discussions on health policy and student welfare initiatives.
• Facilitated communication between the national association and local student bodies, ensuring effective information dissemination and feedback.

Supported public health efforts by conducting Hepatitis B screenings during a community outreach program.

• Conducted Hepatitis B screenings for over 150 individuals during a community outreach program, contributing to early disease detection and public health awareness.

Assisted in a blood donation campaign to support the critical blood supply needs of the hospital.

• Facilitated the collection of over 75 units of blood during a hospital-led donation campaign, directly supporting critical patient needs.