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Patrick Kekana

Laboratory Blood Tissue And Organ Donor(LBTO) - Coordinator
Rustenburg

Summary

Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at National Health Laboratory Services, excelling in talent development and operational excellence. Proven track record in enhancing service delivery and implementing quality management systems. Skilled in crisis management and strategic visioning, ensuring optimal utilization of laboratory and blood services while fostering team engagement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

AD Laboratory Blood Tissue and Organ Donor

Department of Health Mpumalanga
01.2022 - Current

>Provide necessary support to the district leadership in formulating appropriate local district policies and guidelines regarding economical, effective and efficient utilization of both Laboratory and Blood transfusion services.

> Liaise with key partners in establishing guidelines for quality institutional services.

>Establish reporting systems. Keep records and ensure standard adherence as part of Service Level Agreement management.

> Ensure the appropriate utilization of the Laboratory and Blood products by developing and implementing a continuous learning programme at all levels of care. >Coordinate, audit and monitor the functionality of hospital transfusion and laboratory committees in the district.

>Advice the District hospitals on any Clinical Pathology and Blood transfusion related matters.

Manager- Laboratory NHLS

National Health Laboratory Services
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • To perform general administration related to implementation and monitoring of ISO 9001 QMS for the department

Medical Technologist

National Health Laboratory Services
06.2011 - 03.2015
  • Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
  • Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
  • Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
  • Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.

Education

No Degree - Advanced Management Development Programme

North West University
Nelspruit, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Biomedical Technology

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Talent development

Crisis management

Succession planning

Mergers and acquisitions

Financial acumen

Operational excellence

Effective decision making

Corporate governance

Strategic visioning

Timeline

AD Laboratory Blood Tissue and Organ Donor

Department of Health Mpumalanga
01.2022 - Current

Manager- Laboratory NHLS

National Health Laboratory Services
09.2017 - 12.2021

Medical Technologist

National Health Laboratory Services
06.2011 - 03.2015

No Degree - Advanced Management Development Programme

North West University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Biomedical Technology

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Patrick KekanaLaboratory Blood Tissue And Organ Donor(LBTO) - Coordinator