terrygbaa
About Candidate
I am Dr. Terry Gbaa, a Consultant Clinical Pathologist (Chemical Pathology) with a strong foundation in both the Nigerian and international healthcare sectors. I hold a Diplomate in Clinical Biochemistry (DipRCPath) from the Royal College of Pathologists, UK, and a Fellowship (FMCPath) in Chemical Pathology. My expertise spans advanced diagnostics, including high-accuracy analysis for gynaecological/IVF candidates and specialized research in Metabolic Diseases and Molecular Biology. I also have proven leadership experience as an Interim Laboratory Director, focused on maintaining BSL-3 safety and achieving high quality control compliance in complex laboratory environments. I am committed to advancing diagnostic quality and am available for immediate engagement in challenging roles.
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Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE, CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of Surgery
Work & Experience
• Design research methodology and manage data collection processes to enable quantitative analysis. • Analyse datasets to extract measurable numerical outputs, such as statistical metrics, trends, or correlations. • Draft and submit manuscripts for journal publication
• Achieve 95% accuracy in validating and researching laboratory results for patients with gynaecological and reproductive disorders. • Maintain 98% compliance with quality control standards for laboratory analysis of IVF candidate samples.
• Published 3 articles on point-of-care testing, lipids, and lipid disorders. • Collaborated on clinical audits for 50 patients receiving PCSK9 monoclonal antibodies • Published an article on clinical audit for optimisation of monoclonal antibody use in lipid disorders
• Coordinated service delivery in an infectious disease lab, achieving 100% compliance with safety protocols for viral haemorrhagic fever and tuberculosis testing. • Managed daily operations in a BSL-3 lab, maintaining 95% on-time completion of laboratory key performance indicators and achieving 98% accuracy in quality control metrics.
• Conducted 50+ experiments to develop, research, and evaluate testing procedures and techniques for specimen analysis, achieving a 20% improvement in diagnostic accuracy. • Designed 10 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate medical education courses, including 30+ assessments, with an average student pass rate of 85%.
• Established a mini laboratory for outpatient emergency testing, enabling 100 tests per day. • Supervised daily laboratory operations, maintaining 100% compliance with quality control (QC) chart standards.
• Verified 100% of laboratory results for clinical biochemical sample analysis. • Designed and conducted 10 qualitative and 15 quantitative pathology research studies on subjects.
Provided comprehensive primary medical care and managed routine health consultations for clinic patients, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. Coordinated essential clinical procedures, including patient referral to specialist centers and appropriate laboratory testing to support diagnostic accuracy. Maintained detailed patient medical records to ensure continuity of care and strict adherence to internal clinical governance protocols.
Managed inpatient and outpatient care across key clinical rotations (e.g., Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics/Gynaecology), performing daily patient reviews and executing physician orders. Aided senior consultants in performing minor surgical procedures and assisted with comprehensive management of medical and surgical emergencies during routine and on-call shifts. Ensured the timely and accurate ordering of diagnostic investigations, interpreting laboratory results and radiological findings to contribute directly to patient management and treatment planning.
