sheena balroop

* Ensured the successful completion of two unique projects in accordance with their exact deadlines and specifications * Pivotal to the achievement of the institute's long-term objectives, including active involvement in the research and development of internal procedures and strategies * Built strong and lasting business relationships with key international contacts to ensure a conjunctive approach to new technology implementations * Employed excellent management abilities in the leadership of personnel functions, including the training, development, supervision and recruitment of junior staff members * Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of COSHH Health & Safety procedures, in order to inform staff and visitors of the actions necessary to ensure full internal compliance * Further accomplishments included the sourcing and securing of project funding and the successful management of the molecular laboratory facilities

* Applied innovation and advanced scientific knowledge in the development of new projects, including a Hepatitis C prevalence study and a proposal to introduce HPV as a diagnostic tool * Established a network of strong contacts to national level, in accordance with individual project plans * Demonstrated exceptional organisational abilities in the planning of projects, including all aspects of budgets in line with PAHO guidelines * Raised the level of staff expertise through the delivery of a comprehensive training program, aimed at technology transfer across the area * Retained strategic accountability for the creation of performance standards for the molecular biology unit * Further key tasks included a strong involvement in the CAREC/PAHO initiative to subtype/genotype HIV in the Caribbean, and participation in a Dengue screening initiative