Biography

Olabamiji Jamiu Olayinka is a medical professional with a degree in medical laboratory science. He currently serves as the Technical Sales Manager for West Africa (Anglophone), North Africa, and the Middle East at Molbio Diagnostics Limited.

With over 16 years of experience in TB/HIV diagnosis and research, he has also served as a Principal Investigator for novel studies in diagnostics. His expertise includes public health settings, health system strengthening, and the implementation of donor-funded projects.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Leveraging digital technologies to reduce service downtime and improve turnaround time of results from GeneXpert testing facilities in Southwest Nigeria

Integrating digital laboratory monitoring tools significantly reduced downtime, improved result turnaround time, and enhanced resource use across testing sites. This experience highlights the power of digital innovation in improving TB diagnostics and enabling data-driven decisions. Scaling this strategy across more facilities could further strengthen Nigeria’s TB diagnostic system and support national efforts to eliminate TB.

Source: Conference 2024