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UMLTA CPD

03 October, 2024

Online

‘Laboratorians Without Boarders’

*Scholarships & Opportunities 4 Work*

Presenter: Ngattu Johnnie Mary

Moderator: Alex Ogwal

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Objectives for the presentation

Challenge lab professionals to be ambitious for the future

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Share work opportunities for Lab professional on and outside the bench

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Share skilling opportunities for Lab professionals

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Discuss opportunities for Mentorship and support for growth

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Presentation Outline

  1. Thoughts to build on
  2. Work models
  3. Diagnostic work sectors – One health
  4. Jobs: Opportunities & Preparations
  5. Continuous Self Skilling
  6. Scholarships Options

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Quotes to Think About-A

“At School we learn. On the street, we get educated”

Robert Kiyosaki

Growth takes place outside the comfort zone.

Dawn Staley

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Eleanor Roosevelt

“Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

Francis of Assisi

“The future depends on what you do today.”

Mahatma Gandhi

“Getting fired is nature’s way of telling you that you had the wrong job in the first place.”

Hal Lancaster

“If you want to be a true professional, do something outside yourself.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” - Mark Twain

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Quotes to Think About-B

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” - Steve Jobs

“There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

Nelson Mandela

“Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time. No one learns more about a problem than the person at the bottom.” - Sandra Day O’Connor

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7 WsH Discovery and 4E Work Models

O4W ---->Self E ----> J.o.B

  1. Who
  2. Whom
  3. What
  4. Which
  5. Where
  6. When
  7. Why (You,Now,Not)

HOW

O4W & T vs J.O.B

  1. Education-What you studied
  2. Exposure-What you know
  3. Expertise- Skillsets/ Your uniqueness
  4. Experience- Who you are in totality

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ONE HEALTH AGENDA: Courses & Sectors

Certificate-CMLT/CLT

Diploma-DMLT/DLT

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

PhD/Post-Docs/Professorship

Human Health {Many Medical Labs,PH}-MoH

Animal Health {Several Vet Labs} MAAIF, NaLIRRI

Plant Health {Some Agric/Crop Labs}-NARO, NaCRRI ,

Environmental {Some Water Labs}-MoWE, NWSC

Industrial{Food,Drinks,Cosmetics}-UNBS,Factories,MoWT

Business Incubation {Innovations}-UIRI,KCCA

Educational {Teaching}-MoES

Regulation –NDQCL,UVRI,DGAL,NHLDS,SRNL,URA

R & D- Research, Pharma

Note: Aim to look for opportunities Locally, Regionally, Globally

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Lab Specialisation/Research Interests

  • Microbiology
    • Bacteriology
    • Mycobacteriology
    • Mycology
    • Virology
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Haematology
  • Blood Transfusion/Blood Banking
  • Histopathology {Cytogenetics/Histotechnology/Cytopathology/Cytotechnology}
  • Parasitology/Entomology
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology & Immunology
  • Public Health/ Epidemiology/Biostatistics
  • Forensics/Toxicology
  • Space/Aviation Medicine
  • Lab Mgt/Logistics/QM

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Opportunities by Areas of Specialisations

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Opportunities for Certificates/Certifications/Licenses

  1. ASCP {https://www.ascp.org/content#}
  2. IBMS {https://www.ibms.org/home/}
  3. CSMLS {https://www.csmls.org/ }
  4. CRA {https://acrpnet.org/certification/cra-certification/ }
  5. Academic Qualifications Equating
  6. ASQ {https://asq.org/}
  7. ASCO {https://www.asco.org/}
  8. ASHG {https://www.ashg.org/}
  9. ASTMH {https://www.astmh.org/}
  10. ASAS {https://www.asas.org/}
  11. ASAS {https://www.aaas.org/membership}

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Assorted Laboratorians Industry wide Training Courses

Assorted Courses

  1. BMLS
  2. BBLT
  3. BLT
  4. BMS
  5. Bsc Biological Science
  6. Bsc Microbiology
  7. Bsc Physiology
  8. Bsc Anatomy
  9. Bsc Biochemistry

  1. Bsc Biotechnology
  2. Bsc Forensic Science
  3. Bsc Food Science & Tech
  4. Bsc Pharmaceutical Sc
  5. Bsc Industrial Chemistry
  6. Bsc Chemistry
  7. Bsc Chemical Engineering
  8. Bsc Chemistry
  9. B,Edn Biology
  10. B.Edn Chemistry

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JOB SEARCH: CV & Cover Letter Thoughts

  • CV vs Resumé
  • Biodata,
  • Brief Profile
  • Academic Qualifications (Month & Year)
  • Professional Work Experience (Month & Year)/Contact info
  • Other Trainings
  • Memberships,
  • Research & Publications
  • Hobbies & Interests
  • Referees (Academic,Professional,Social)

Template dependent on organisation

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LOCAL Job Opportunities/Portals

Use EoIs (Target Niche)

  • Networking-Professionals Teams
  • Variety of NGOs’ Websites/Portals,
  • Media Houses-Newspapers
  • Notice Boards-Varsity

Online Job Portals

  • Great Uganda Jobs
  • Uganda Jobline

Social Media:-

    • LinkedIn-CV Updated/EasyApply
    • X
    • Facebook

  • HEAD Hunters
  • Companies
  • Individuals
    • NFT Consult
    • Future options
    • People Brand House
    • People Performance Group
    • BrighterMonday
    • Over 29 Labour companies
    • Professional Organisations

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�Job Opportunities/Portals-Global �

  • Impactpool
  • ASLM
  • Devex
  • WHO/UN Agencies
  • Reliefweb
  • Indeed
  • Glass Door
  • Ziprecruiter
  • AdvanceAfrica
  • Development Aid
  • MultiCentre Study Sites-MSF,MRC
  • Pharma Manufacturing Companies

Grants

  • Fund for NGOs
  • Philanthropy Foundations-MasterCard,Rockefeller,Ford,Bill & Melinda Gates

HEAD Hunters

Companies

Individuals

  • Big4
  • Quintiles
  • Michael Page
  • BrighterMonday
  • Several Recruiting companies
  • Professional Memberships

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JOB Interview Skills

  • Online- Computer aided
  • Physical-Verbal,Written
  • Phone
  • Individual vs Panel

  • Due diligence-Advert, ToRs, Scope of work
  • Aptitude Tests
  • Interview Questions
  • Dress approproprietly
  • Be audible and confident
  • Be intentional (USP)
  • Sell the 4Es

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Work placements Which Add Value the Bench

  • IT{LIMS,Software,Databases,Cybersecurity}
  • CPA/ACCA-CTA:Health Economist
  • CIPS:Procurement
  • CILT:Logistics
  • CIM:Marketing & Sales
  • Insurance Underwriter
  • Medical Law:LDC-LLM
  • PMP:Projects
  • PHR:Human Resources
  • CIPR:Public Relations

  • Ministry-Religious
  • Community Emancipation-MWF/YALI 2024
  • Politics/Leadership
  • Sports
  • Games
  • Music
  • Hair dressing

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How to get Expatriate Opportunities

  1. Diversity Lottery Visa
  2. H1B Competence Visa
  3. Study Visa
  4. Consultancy/Work Permit-Short term or Medium term or Long term

          • NID (Duo Citizenship)
          • Passport
          • Driving Permit

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Personal Continuous Skilling

  1. Cousera
  2. Udemy
  3. Reliefweb
  4. Edx
  5. WHO
  6. Global Health Learning
  7. University Portals
  8. YouTube
  9. Association Tailored CPDs-Healthcare workers
  10. UMI,
  11. MUBS

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Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans-Travel,Study

  1. Local-Madhvani,EABL,TEST,Master Card, University inhouse
  2. Commonwealth-Shared,Education Ministry, University specific
  3. Fulbright
  4. Manchester Merit
  5. LSHTM
  6. Fleming Fund
  7. African Union
  8. Chevening
  9. DAAD

  • VLIR-UOS
  • ISID/ESCMID Joint Fellowships
  • World Bank/EADB/ADB/UDB
  • Erasmus Mundus
  • Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates
  • DLGs
  • Politicians
  • CSR
  • Students Loan
  • Bank Loans

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Cultural Fit via Global Languages

  1. LOCAL LANGUAGE
  2. English (IELTS,TOEFL)
  3. Kiswahili
  4. French
  5. Chinese
  6. Arabic
  7. Spanish
  8. German
  9. Portuguese
  10. Russian

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Appreciation�

  • Laboratory Professionals
  • UMLTA

***Let’s remain boarder less because we are limitless���