Clinical Microbiology
Overview
Introduction
The department of clinical microbiology and parasitology was created in 2016 following the separation of the four(4) primary departments of pathology or laboratory medicine. Although, it has existed as part of the laboratory department since the inception of the hospital in 1999. The main activity of the department is the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites.
Staff
The current staff strength of the department include; 6 Consultant, 3 Senior Registrars,4 junior registrars, 3 Anaesthetic nurses and 3 technicians. 7 ICU trained nurses and 3 cardiothoracic nurses.
Mrs. Grace Eleojo Itodo
MLA, AMLSCN, MSc, FMLSCN, FWAPCMLSClinical Microbiology
Head of Unit (HOU) and Deputy DirectorMrs Amakom Angela
ADMLSClinical Microbiology
GeneXpert/TB coordinator/supervisorMr Abdulrahman Ibrahim
CMLSClinical Microbiology
Expert microscopist, parasitology unit coordinator and supervisor.Mr Akan Thompson
CMLSClinical Microbiology
Reception/ Equipment coordinatorMr Olundu Peter
PMLSClinical Microbiology
Quality Control Officer and coordinator of molecular laboratoryMrs Joan Anyanwu
PMLSClinical Microbiology
Logistics OfficerMr Steve Ilechukwu
PMLSClinical Microbiology
Safety/monitoring officerServices
- Laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases including viral, bacteria, fungal and parasitic infections
- Provisions of antibiogram
- Surveillance of infectious diseases and outbreak prevention.
- Molecular diagnostics: Gene Xpert for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Andrology services; Semen Fluid Analysis and semen culture.
- Consults/Referrals/Calls/Co-management of infectious diseases
- Research on infectious diseases.
- Infection control activities; Ward/Environmental and water surveillance of pathogens.
- Participate in Hospital antimicrobial stewardship program
Training
The department provides training to the following cadre of staff:
- Resident Doctors (Rotating from other clinical departments)
- Internship training of laboratory scientist
- Laboratory Technicians and Assistants
Clinic Schedule
Special Treatment Clinic
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Management of other infectious diseases
| Day | Time | Clinic venue |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 8:00 am - 2:00 pm | VCT |
Contact
Head of Department
Dr Zubair Kabiru
MBBS, FWACP
HOD, Clinical Microbiology