Christiene Botha

CHRISTIENE BOTHA 11 Nature Ridge Botterklapper Street Die Wilgers 0081 Pretoria ID- --https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiene-botha-/ EDUCATION 2009 B. Tech. Biomedical Technology, Central University of Technology of the Free State 2003 N. Dip. Biomedical Technology, Technikon Free State Additional Courses 2018 Excel Advanced, including Macros and VBA, Udemy, online (in process) 2017 Time Management, Expert Rating Global Certifications, online 2014 Prince 2 Project Management (official UK accredited Project Management Course) 2013 American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, ASPETAR, Qatar 2012 Basic Fire Fighting, National Fire Protection Agency, Qatar 2009 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Basic Fire Course AMPATH, South Africa 2008 Validations and Verifications AMPATH, South Africa 2008 Materials Management AMPATH, South Africa 2008 Quality Assurance in Phlebotomy AMPATH, Becton Dickinson (BD), South Africa 2007 Materials Management AMPATH, South Africa 2007 Fire Safety and Prevention OHS Consultations, South Africa 2006 Laboratory Safety and Chemical Grades MERCK, South Africa 2005 Good Clinical Practice PAREXEL, South Africa 2000 A+ Computer Support Professional New Horizons, South Africa Professional board examinations passed Society for Medical Laboratory Technologists of South Africa (SMLTSA) Sep 2010 Category: Microbiology Mar 2004 Category: Clinical Pathology PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Professional board registrations: • Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) - Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology) • Supreme Council of Health, Qatar – Medical Technologist (previous) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Jun 2014 – May 2018 Cryo-Save South Africa, Laboratory and Quality Manager • Playing a key role in obtaining and maintaining the AABB accreditation by creating and implementing quality standards in the laboratory and storage facility • Designing, implementing and maintaining the facility’s quality control program • Monitoring the facility’s Key Performance Indicators re umbilical cord blood and tissue collection, transport, processing, cryopreservation, storage and release CV Christiene Botha 1 • • • • • • Managing the facility’s CAPA (corrective action preventative action) system, resulting in the continuous improvement of systems, processes and procedures Managing the laboratory’s inventory system – monitoring stock quantities and ensuring appropriate stock replenishment Maintaining the laboratory’s equipment management system – ensuring that preventative maintenance and annual services are performed according to manufacturer’s recommendations Performing cost analysis and equipment utilisation studies to ensure optimisation of organisation’s resources Preparing educational materials and providing on-going training to laboratory staff, increasing productivity Managing staff’s schedules for effective service delivery, minimising the need for unnecessary overtime slots Jan 2011 – Sep 2013 • • • • • • • • • • • • ASPETAR – Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Senior Microbiology Technologist - Microbiology Active participation in obtaining the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation by creating and implementing quality standards in the microbiology section Creating higher level accuracy by incorporating kit specifications and necessary quality control measures into Standard Operating Procedures Managing department’s quality control program Monitoring department’s Key Performance Indicators re blood and urine culture contamination rate to ensure the release of accurate and reliable test results Managing department’s inventory system – monitoring stock quantities and requesting appropriate stock replenishment Performing cost analysis and equipment utilisation studies to ensure optimisation of organisation’s resources Preparing educational materials and providing on-going training to laboratory staff, increasing productivity Providing clinical support to staff resulting in accurate testing results within time frame Managing staff’s schedules for effective service delivery, minimising the need for unnecessary overtime slots Liaising with Risk Management Department to maintain a safe work environment Assisting the Research Department to standardise test methods to obtain accurate data for research projects Additional responsibilities: o ASPETAR fire safety committee: streamlining fire drills & monitoring equipment o Laboratory Health, Safety and Environment Rep: initiating policies, procedures and documents for Health and Safety, creating and maintaining the safest work milieu Oct 2007 – Nov 2010 AMPATH Laboratories, Medical Technologist – Microbiology • Microscopic evaluation of specimens, by means of Gram, Methylene blue and acid-fast stains, differential cell counts and wet preparations • Inoculating of appropriate media and subsequent incubation at optimal temperatures and atmospheres • Identification of organisms (manual and automated) • Serology testing for identification of pathogens • Antibiotic sensitivity testing (Kirby Bauer, E-tests and automated) • Reading and interpreting of culture and sensitivity results • Resolving of outstanding specimen lists and special requests CV Christiene Botha 2 • • Training of students Additional responsibilities: o Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Representative for the microbiology department o SHE Area Co-coordinator: Ensuring other representatives’ appointment letters are up to accreditation standards and reviewing Health and Safety standards checklists, initiating appropriate action o Co-coordinating of specimens, including receiving, logging of requested test, labelling and distribution within the microbiology department o Ordering and receiving of stock o Quality control of antibiotic disks, E-tests, kits and reagents o Reviewing and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) o Co-ordination of external studies for research purposes Jul 2007 - Sep 2007 AMPATH Laboratories, Medical Technologist • Departments: Haematology, Chemical Pathology, Microbiology • Additional testing: serology screening tests Mar 2005 – Jun 2007 • • • • • • • FARMOVS-PAREXEL Clinical Research Organisation, Laboratory Co-ordinator / Medical Technologist – Transit Laboratory Executing bio-equivalent studies to assist pharmaceutical companies with landing generic products Reviewing study protocols in order to compile lab flow charts and records to ensure standardised laboratory functions Managing study specific logistics i.e. staff requirements and detailed resource analysis Reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures to fulfil accreditation standards Taking full responsibility for Transit Laboratory Training of personnel, compiling of duty rosters, ordering of stock Additional responsibilities: o Processing of biological samples o Preparation of samples for shipment o Performing of general laboratory duties o Other (collecting blood samples, obtaining blood pressure, etc) Feb 2003 – Feb 2005 National Health Laboratory Services, Medical Technologist • Departments: Chemical Pathology, Medical Microbiology, Haematology REFERENCES 1. Dr Robert Crookes Laboratory and Medical Director Cryo-Save South Africa, Pretoria Contact number: - E-mail:-2. Ms. Bernadette Burk Quality Control Specialist: Laboratory Department ASPETAR – Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar Contact number: - E-mail:-3. Dr. Sittana El Shafie Infection Control Doctor and Microbiology Consultant CV Christiene Botha 3 ASPETAR – Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar Contact number: - E-mail:-4. Mrs. Lisa Ming Sun Ex Laboratory Manager: Microbiology Department AMPATH Laboratories, Johannesburg Contact number: - E-mail:- CV Christiene Botha 4