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Kurt Vaz

A distinguished Medical Administrator and Researcher, of the Department of Pathology at the University of the West Indies Jamaica. As Department Administrator, I oversee seven specialized laboratories: Blood Bank, Chemical Pathology, Cytology, Cytogenetics, Flow Cytometry, Haematology, and Histology. My expertise lies in Chemical Pathology, where I established myself as a prominent researcher with over fifteen peer-reviewed publications in international journals. Beyond my professional accomplishments, I maintains a strong family life as a devoted father of three children.

Clinical Consultation & Decision Support
  • Collaborating with clinicians on complex cases
  • Developing lab testing protocols and diagnostic pathways
  • Interpretative reporting for biochemical and hematological profiles
 
Chemical Pathology (Clinical Biochemistry)
  • Interpretation of complex biochemical test results
  • Lab workflows for metabolic, endocrine, and toxicology panels
  • Implementation of new diagnostic technologies
  • Quality control and assurance in biochemical testing
  • Oversight of diverse lab units (Blood Bank, Cytology, etc.)
  • Streamlining interdepartmental workflows
  • Cost-efficiency in multi-lab management
  • Strategic planning for laboratory services expansion

Laboratory Compliance & Accreditation
  • CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189, and local regulatory compliance
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development
  • Internal audit systems and external readiness reviews
  • Laboratory safety policies and risk management
 
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Design and implementation of lab-wide QMS
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and data dashboards
  • Incident reporting and corrective action planning
  • Training staff on continuous quality improvement (CQI)
 
Lab Information Systems (LIS) & Digital Transformation
  • LIS implementation and optimization
  • Data integration across lab units
  • Digital pathology and automation strategies
 
Specialist Training & Workforce Development
  • Mentorship of lab technologists and junior pathologists
  • Competency assessments and continuing education
  • Cross-training staff in specialized lab areas
 
Research & Academic Program Development
  • Grant writing and peer-reviewed publication strategy
  • Clinical research design and data interpretation
  • Curriculum development for medical laboratory training programs
  • Supervising graduate research projects

 

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