Ahmed Alsuawt
Taif,Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Specialist in Medical and Molecular Virology with over 19 years of progressive experience in clinical diagnostics, immunology, and molecular Virology. Driven by the belief that "science is an endless journey—from cradle to grave," with a lifelong goal to make a meaningful mark in the field of Immunology and Virology.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Specialist -Medical & Molecualr Virology
Children Hospital
Taif
11.2020 - Current
- Supervisor of immunology and molecular Biology at children hospital.
- Directed diagnostic operations in molecular virology and immunology, focusing on pediatric infectious diseases.
- Supervised laboratory personnel to maintain high test quality and adopt advanced molecular techniques.
- Collaborated with clinicians and researchers to enhance translational research and boost diagnostic precision.
- Ensured compliance with national and international quality standards for laboratory practices.
Laboratory Specialist
Children Hospital
Taif
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervisor of immunology and molecular Biology at children hospital.
- Supervised daily workflow in immunology and molecular diagnostics laboratories.
- Validated new testing protocols in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Conducted staff training to uphold laboratory accreditation standards.
Laboratory Specialist
Regional Laboratory and Blood Bank
Taif
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Supervisor of Nucleic Acid Testing Department.
- Supervised NAT for blood screening, ensuring transfusion safety through rigorous testing protocols.
- Managed equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control procedures to uphold operational standards.
- Played a pivotal role in implementing automated molecular testing platforms to enhance efficiency.
Laboratory Technician
Chest Hospital
Taif
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Executed diagnostic procedures for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including AFB smear, culture, and molecular assays.
- Assisted in implementation of biosafety protocols and quality control systems.
- Contributed to TB surveillance programs through detailed documentation and data analysis.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Strategic Leadership and Management
Gulf College
Hafar Al-Batin01-2026
Master of Science - Medical and Molecualr Virology
University of Manchester
Manchester2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Taif University
Taif01-2016
Diploma - The Intermediate University Dgree in Lboratory Technician
Faculty of Health Science
Taif01-2008
Skills
- Active listening & speaking
- Team Collaboration
- Scientific researcher
- Curiosity
- Technology literacy
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- PDCA FOCUS in Healthcare Quality Improvement - Ministry of Health - 2020
- ESCV Virtual Meeting in Covid-19 - European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV) - 2020
- Project Management Professional (35 hours) - Oxford Training Academy (OTA) - 2023
- Basic Infection Control Skills License (BICSL) - Ministry of Health - 2023
Timeline
Senior Specialist -Medical & Molecualr Virology
Children Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Laboratory Specialist
Children Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
Laboratory Specialist
Regional Laboratory and Blood Bank
08.2016 - 06.2017
Laboratory Technician
Chest Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2016
Diploma of Higher Education - Strategic Leadership and Management
Gulf College
Master of Science - Medical and Molecualr Virology
University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Laboratory Science
Taif University
Diploma - The Intermediate University Dgree in Lboratory Technician
Faculty of Health Science