Jennifer Kopania Banamu
A highly motivated and skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Papua New Guinea, I possess extensive experience in Mycobacteriology. My core responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, and administering the operations of a complex Mycobacteriology laboratory. I excel in supervision, conducting trainings, and managing External Quality Assessments. Furthermore, I am proficient in the installation and maintenance of GeneXpert instruments nationwide under the TB program. As a prospective Chief Scientist, I am confident that my expertise and dedication make me the ideal candidate to significantly contribute to the fight against TB in Papua New Guinea. I am eager to dedicate my skills to this role and make a measurable impact.
Work History
Scientific Officer in charge
- Scientific Officer in charge, National TB Reference Laboratory - Central Public Health Laboratory
Regional TB External Quality Assurance (EQA) Regional Coordinator for Momase
- Regional TB External Quality Assurance (EQA) Regional Coordinator for Momase - SSA WHO - 2011
Laboratory Technician
- Laboratory Technician Port Moresby Private Specialists - 2003
Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Currently Medical Laboratory Scientist – Central Public Health Laboratory
Laboratory Manager
6 Years- Laboratory Manager Ramu Agri Industries - 2004-2010
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health Science (Disease and Infection Control)
Bachelor - Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Successfully completed one-year residency training
- Completed my studies in Medical Laboratory Technology, University of Papua New Guinea
- Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
Skills
Accomplishments
- Registered with the Medical Board of Papua New Guinea
- Registered member of the Medical Scientist Association of Papua New Guinea
- Overseeing the TB laboratory from year 2012-2026
- Conducted many trainings/supervisions over that year period
- Assist with the setting up of TB culture (PC2/PC3) at CPHL (2016)
- Installed Xpert Instruments in 22 provinces, which involves calibration of instruments and maintenance.
- Installed GxAlert software on 74 Gene Xpert instruments in the country
- Can lead the TB team in the new diagnostic services in the fight against TB
- Awarded an Implementation prize in the 58th Medical Symposium 2018
- Certified Dangerous Goods Shipper ,2021
Timeline
Regional TB External Quality Assurance (EQA) Regional Coordinator for Momase
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Technician
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Scientific Officer in charge
University of Papua New Guinea
University of Papua New Guinea
University of Technology
Publications
- Peer-reviewed publications in the past 3 years:
- Impact of GxAlert on time to treatment initiation and patient outcomes for drug-resistant tuberculosis patients in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 2014 to 2016 (Under Peer Review, Public Health Action)
Disclaimer
Socialisation, networking, Church activities
Partner collaboration
Religious activities
Networking