Ms. Liza Kiende Mwirigi

Name: Liza Kiende Mwirigi Title/Qualification: M.Sc. Infectious Diseases and B.SC. MLS Department: Medical Laboratory Science Designation/Position: Tutorial Fellow Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Contact Address: 423 - 00618 Area of Specialization: Immunology and Parasitology Research Interests: Immuno-molecular techniques in Cancer and Infectious disease diagnostics ORCID ID | View Full CV

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

• February 2020 – To date: Kenyatta University, Department of Medical Laboratory (Tutorial Fellow)

• April 2017- February 2020: Medicare Officer - Kenya Power Staff Medical Scheme Management

• January 2014 – March 2017: Medical Laboratory Scientist at Hercules Healthcare

• May 2012-August 2012: Volunteer at University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences- Immunology

• October 2013 – Dec 2013: Volunteer at MP Shah Hospital Laboratory: Oct 2013 to Dec 2013

• May 2012-August 2012: Volunteer at University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences- Immunology

• April 2015 – August 2015: CLINICAL ROTATIONS DURING TRAINING, Nairobi Hospital (B.Sc. MLS Hospital Attachment)

• May 2014 – August 2014: MP. Shah Hospital (B.Sc. MLS Laboratory Skills level III)

• May 2013 –  August 2013: Meru Level 5 Hospital (B.Sc. MLS Laboratory Skills level I &II)

AFFILIATION OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Registered by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board (K.M.L.T.T.B) at Degree level with a valid working License

RESEARCH GRANTS

• 2014: Awarded the National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation Research Grant (Ref No: NACOSTI/RCD/ST&I 5^th CALL M.Sc/171) 1 year research grant (KSh. 200,000) to fund my reasearch.( The cytokine profile and the PSA levels in prostate cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital)

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD

• May 2021 to date: Appointed Member to the Departmental Programme Development Committee, Department of Medical Laboratory Science

• December, 2020 to date: Appointed Departmental E-Learning Coordinator; Department of Medical Laboratory Science

• October, 2020 to date: Appointed Secretary to the Departmental Collaboration Committee, Department of Medical Laboratory Science

• October, 2020 to date: Appointed Member to the Departmental Welfare Committee, Department of Medical Laboratory Science