Felix Oudu

Laboratory Technologist

Scientific

Kisumu

Services offered

After completing my studies at the Technical Training Institute, where I attained a Credit (3) in my final examination, I joined the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI-CGHR) for a six-month attachment. During this period, I gained extensive hands-on experience in microbiology, parasitology, vector control laboratories, sewage management, and laboratory animal care. My exposure to these diverse areas equipped me with practical skills and a deeper understanding of laboratory operations. Beyond technical competencies, I pride myself on being a man of integrity, a strategic planner, and an effective time manager.

Following my attachment, I was appointed to assist in the Malaria Vector Control Laboratory under the Entomology Section, where I have now accumulated over three years of working experience. My responsibilities have included receiving mosquito samples from the field, rearing them under controlled conditions, and supplying them to various research projects for experimental use. I have also played a key role in the preservation and shipment of samples, ensuring compliance with quality standards for both local and international collaborations. As an entomologist, I have developed strong skills in mosquito identification, colony maintenance, insect behavior analysis, and ecological monitoring. I am proficient in insectary operations, maintaining optimal breeding environments, and supporting experimental setups for vector control studies. This experience has strengthened my technical abilities and enhanced my capacity for teamwork, organization, and scientific communication—preparing me for advanced roles in public health and research.

Microbiologist

Laboratory technologist

Insectary management

Vector control

Entomologist

Approximate rate: KSh 1,000 per hour

Experience

As an entomologist with over three years of hands-on experience, I have developed a strong foundation in insect biology, behavior, and ecology, with a particular focus on disease vectors such as mosquitoes. My work has involved field collection, species identification, and laboratory rearing of mosquito colonies for experimental use in malaria control research. I have gained proficiency in maintaining insectary conditions, monitoring life cycles, and supporting bioassays to evaluate the effectiveness of vector control interventions. Additionally, I have contributed to sample preservation and shipment protocols, ensuring compliance with research standards. My role has required meticulous attention to detail, data documentation, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams—skills that have strengthened my capacity to contribute meaningfully to public health research and entomological studies.