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Healthcare Data Analyst | Diagnostics, Quality Systems, Clinical Data Analysis | Medical Laboratory Scientist

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I am a Healthcare Data Analyst with a strong foundation in diagnostics, laboratory quality systems, and clinical data analysis, backed by formal training as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. I hold an IBM Data Scientist Professional Certificate and combine it with 6+ years of hands-on clinical and laboratory experience across public and private healthcare settings in Kenya, alongside experience in medical and scientific writing. Data Analysis & Data Science IBM Data Scientist Professional Certificate — trained in Python, pandas, data visualization, machine learning fundamentals (scikit-learn), and statistical analysis Applied data analysis projects combining clinical/diagnostic domain expertise with statistical modeling, including diagnostic classification analysis and health risk-factor modeling (portfolio available on request/GitHub) Skilled in exploratory data analysis, predictive modeling (logistic regression, random forest), and data visualization for healthcare and scientific datasets Diagnostics & Quality Systems Designed and implemented a full ISO 15189-aligned Quality Management System and led KENAS accreditation preparation from inception Maintained 100% External Quality Assessment (EQA) performance across all disciplines Supported the establishment of a new Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, including workflow design and SOP development Reduced laboratory turnaround time to over 96% through structured process redesign Medical & Scientific Writing Experience preparing clinical, technical, and diagnostic documentation, including SOPs, quality system documentation, and technical/training materials for healthcare professionals Skilled at translating complex clinical and diagnostic information into clear, accurate written content for varied audiences (clinical, regulatory, and commercial) Clinical Data & Laboratory Experience Hands-on diagnostic testing across hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, blood banking, and molecular biology (PCR) Commercial and stakeholder experience in IVD diagnostics, engaging hospital administrators, clinicians, procurement teams, and laboratory leadership Credentials Medical Laboratory Scientist — B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, University of Nairobi Certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Registered with the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board (KMLTTB) IBM Data Scientist Professional Certificate I bring a combination that's uncommon in freelance work: certified clinical laboratory expertise, applied data science training, and scientific writing skills — meaning I can analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate healthcare and diagnostic content with genuine domain understanding. Available for data analysis, medical/scientific writing, healthcare and diagnostic consulting, laboratory quality systems advisory (ISO 15189/accreditation), and healthcare market research projects.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Data Analysis
• ☆ Data Processing
• ☆ Data Exploration
• ☆ Cluster Analysis
• ☆ Data Visualization
• ☆ Big Data Analytics
• ☆ Data Collection
• ☆ Data Management
• ☆ Data Manipulation
• ☆ Data Cleaning
• ☆ Medical Devices
• ☆ Post-Market Surveillance
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostics
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Validation
• ☆ In vitro Diagnostic Design
• ☆ Point-of-Care Devices
• ☆ Biomarker Analysis
• ☆ Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
• ☆ Public Health
• ☆ Epidemiology
• ☆ Emergency Preparedness
• ☆ Global Health
• ☆ Disease Control And Prevention
• ☆ Quality of Life Assessment
• ☆ Health Technology Assessment
• ☆ E-Health & Telemedicine
• ☆ Healthcare Administration & Management
• ☆ Hospital & Medical Facility Management
• ☆ Medical Practice Management
• ☆ Healthcare Quality Improvement
• ☆ Social Medicine
• ☆ Health Education
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Technology Scouting
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing

Research User Research, Meta-Research, Fact Checking, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Healthcare Consulting, Operations Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Big Data Analytics

Work Experience

Sales Manager

Crown Healthcare Limited

March 2026 - Present

Laboratory Operations Manager

Metropolis healthcare Limited

January 2024 - March 2026

Senior Scientific Officer

Metropolis healthcare Limited

August 2021 - December 2023

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Metropolitan Hospital

January 2021 - August 2021

Education

BSc Medical Lab Science and Technology

University of Nairobi

September 2015 - December 2019

Certifications

• Python Project for Data Science

  IBM

  August 2024 - Present

• Medical Laboratory Scientist

  ASCP

  March 2023 - March 2026