Oiva Viety Kamati
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Accomplished Medical Scientist professional registered with the Health Professional Council of Namibia (HPCNA), and has extensive experience in clinical laboratory pathology services and academic research. A professional, capable, and self motivated individual, who consistently performs in challenging environments, and demonstrated exceptional skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, grant writing, scholarly writing and inter-multidisciplinary research collaborations. Adept at employing research methodologies (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) and have a good understanding and use of different statistical data analysis software. A professional committed to conducting academic and industry research ethically and with integrity. Career goal includes advancing the field of clinical trials research studies in Namibia, SADC and Africa at large through effective collaborations and knowledge sharing, with an ultimate goal to generate scientific evidence-based clinical research data to support and contribute to innovative strategies for disease prevention, early diagnosis, monitoring, and promotion of overall health in our communities and the entire African continent at large.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Researcher
Applied Microbial Heath and Biotechnology Institut
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Present research findings at national and international conferences.
- Prepared and analysed clinical trials collected blood, saliva and urine samples.
- Utilised Excel data toolpack, Prism Graph pad and other statistical software to analyse datasets.
- Executed laboratory experimental procedures while adhering to ethical research guidelines and protocols.
- Provide administrative support during large-scale research projects.
- Facilitated workshops, webinars and seminars to enhance postgraduate students' engagements.
- Assist postgraduate students with their proposal and thesis formatting as well as guide them to better their research studies understanding.
- Collaborated closely with senior researchers (inter - multidisciplinary teams) and gained hands-on experience in advanced research methodologies and enhancing knowledge sharing.
- Compiled research data into accessible formats for a clear presentation of findings.
- Analysed research data for insightful interpretation.
- Presented at industry-leading conferences and seminars to share research findings.
- Contributed to grants drafting proposals to secure funding for new projects.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Supported colleagues by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Identified potential research gaps through systematic literature reviews and exploration of relevant databases.
Research Laboratory Assistant
Applied Microbial Health & Biotechnology Institute
Cape Town, South Africa
03.2018 - 12.2023
- Managed laboratory inventory effectively
- Used data analysis software (Prism Graph Pad, Excel tool data pack) to expedite research data analysis progress.
- Contribute to the drafting of standard operation procedures (SOP) documents to ensure the repeatability of laboratory analysis experiments.
- Planned, coordinated and executed research projects to gain insight into clinical trials research/studies.
- Prepare and coordinate laboratory experiments/practices for undergraduate students.
- Tutored undergraduate students struggling with their studies.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by effectively communicating with team members.
- Coordinated participant recruitment into clinical trial studies at the research centre.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.
Medical Technologist
Namibia Institute of Pathology
Oshikuku, Namibia
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepared biological specimens for routine laboratory analysis.
- Ensured accuracy in results with meticulous equipment calibration.
- Executed daily quality control procedures, that ensured reliable test results.
- Improved patient outcomes by ensuring prompt communication of critical results to the doctors and ward nurses.
- Achieved timely completion of all assigned tasks by prioritising workloads efficiently.
- Managed chemicals and other reagents inventory monthly to avoid shortages.
- Checked properly received specimens for correct labelling and registration of patient information in the laboratory information system (LIS).
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine and spinal fluid.
- Record and store analysed samples/specimen results for reliable recordkeeping.
- Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness to prevent cross-contamination.
- Communicated with patients, families and health care professionals with professionalism.
- Promoted continuous improvement by creating an effective working atmosphere through proactive communication with colleagues and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and public holidays.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
Medical Technologist in Charge
Excellent Medical laboratory Services
Oshakati, Namibia
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported laboratory workforce by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks and improved efficiency and laboratory productivity by introducing day and night shifts.
- Achieved timely completion of all assigned tasks by prioritising workloads efficiently.
- Improved patient outcomes by ensuring prompt communication of critical results to doctors and nurses.
- Followed procedures for safe storing, using and disposing of chemical products.
- Record and store analysed specimen results for reliable documentation.
- Helped create an effective working atmosphere through proactive communication with colleagues.
- Performed equipment troubleshooting of some analysers to resolve instrument malfunctions.
- Managed inventory of chemicals and reagents to avoid shortages during critical periods.
- Performed daily quality controls and calibration of laboratory equipment when needed.
- Reported results to medical practitioners and other health professionals.
- Set up and performed laboratory equipment maintenance schedules to prevent damage and analysers malfunctioning.
- Handled received specimens appropriately to guarantee the validity of results.
Medical technologist Intern
Namibia Institute of Pathology
Rundu, Namibia
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Assist in managing inventory of chemicals and reagents to avoid shortages during critical periods.
- Achieved timely completion of all assigned tasks by prioritising workloads efficiently.
- Handled samples and specimens appropriately to guarantee validity of results.
- Followed procedures for safe storing, using and disposing of chemical prod.
- Conducted chemical analysis of blood, urine and spinal fluid.
- Examined thoroughly cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities, under supervision of bench supervisors.
- Prepared received specimens for analysis .
- Improved patient outcomes by promptly communicating critical results to the doctors and nurses.
- Checked received specimens for correct labelling and registration of patient information into laboratory information system.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards and avoid cross-contamination.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Help out at reception to receive specimens during peak periods.
- Carried out duties with strict compliance to company standards and policies.
- Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Provided valuable support for successful company events and meetings.
- Liaised with relevant parties using appropriate communication channels.
- Promoted continuous improvement by sharing suggestions to optimise team/laboratory operations.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Biomedical Science
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town; South Africa 02.2021 - 12.2023
Master of Science (MSc) - Biomedical Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town; South Africa 08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Polytechnic of Namibia (now NUST)
Windhoek; Namibia 02.2010 - 12.2013
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Individual mentoring
- Student engagement techniques
- Grant writing
- Critical-thinking
- Scholarly writing
- Academic publishing platforms familiarity
- Stress tolerance
- Statistical analysis software
- Scientific literature reviewing
- Data interpretation
- Clinical research studies knowledge
- Project coordination
- Research findings dissemination
- Public speaking
- Inter - multidisciplinary collaboration
- Academic writing
- E-Learning authoring tools
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quantitative and Qualitative research methods
- Laboratory equipment operation
- Experiment designing
- Time-management
- Proofreading and editing
- Ethical research conduct
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Languages
Oshiwambo
Native
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading novels books • Meeting new people • Travelling • Soccer
Accomplishments
Research Award
Oiva V. Kamati - Young investigator: Best e-poster 1st prize: Effect of a dietary rooibos beverage on exercise-induced oxidative stress, performance and recovery at the 1st joint Conference of the Pan African Environmental Mutagen and Genomics Society and Society for Free Radical Research: Africa, online meeting held 15-16 September 2021.
Certification
Registered Medical Scientist with the Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA).
Certificate for Good Clinical Practices (GCP) from the University of Cape Town.
Volunteering and leadership experience
1. Chairperson – Ubuntu Postgraduates Forum
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Dates volunteered: June 2021 – July 2023.
Volunteer duration: 1 years 6 months
2. Executive Committee Member – Ubuntu Postgraduates Forum
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Dates volunteered: March 2018 – May 2020.
Volunteer duration: 2 years 2month
Portfolio: Public relation Office (PRO)
Research Outputs
Published
1.Olawande Daramola, Tatenda Duncan Kavu, Maritha J Kotze, Oiva Kamati, Zaakiyah Emjedi, Boniface Kabaso, Thomas Moser, Karl Stroetmann, Isaac Fwemba, Fisayo Daramola, Martha Nyirenda, Susan J van Rensburg, Peter S Nyasulu8 and Jeanine L Marnewick. 2023. Detecting the most critical clinical variables of COVID-19 breakthrough infection in vaccinated persons using machine learning. Digital health (9). 1–23. DOI: 10.1177/20552076231207593 journals.sagepub.com/home/dhj.
2. Simeon E.H. Davies, Jeanine L. Marnewick, Oiva Kamati, Dirk J. Bester. 2024. Positioning Research and Scholarly Innovation within a “Transdisciplinary” Approach: The case of the South African Indigenous Plant Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and its Potential as an Ergogenic Aid. Journal on Innovation and Sustainability RISUS, 14(4).128-147
3. Simeon E.H. Davies, Jeanine L. Marnewick, Oiva Kamati, Dirk J. Bester. 2023. The power of transdisciplinary research for business innovation: the case of Rooibos as a potential ergogenic sport drink. Chapter 2 in the Book” Current Aspects in Business, Economics and Finance, ed: Dr Chun-Chien Kuo, Publisher: BP International, online publication. Print ISBN: 978-81-19039-04-3, eBook ISBN: 978-81-19039-06-7; DOI: 10.9734/bpi/cabef/v8Co-author.
Manuscripts under review
1. Oiva Viety Kamati, Simeon Davies, Roan Louw, Jeanine L Marnewick. Rooibos polyphenolics as an emerging ergogenic aid: evidence to date. (submitted to the South African Journal of Botany).
2. Oiva Viety Kamati, Dirk Bester, Laura Bragagna, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Simeon Davies, Roan Louw, Jeanine L Marnewick. Establishing an exercise-induced oxidative stress model for testing dietary polyphenolics in humans (Submitted to Journal of Free Radical Biology and Medicine).
3. Oiva Viety Kamati, Laura Bragagna, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Simeon Davies, Dirk Bester, Roan Louw, Jeanine L Marnewick. The oxidative stress modulatory role and ergogenic aid of fermented Rooibos during a sub-maximal exercise in adult males (Submitted to SAJRSPER).
4. Oiva Viety Kamati, Simeon Davies, Kelebogile E Moremi, Maritha J Kotze, Roan Louw, Jeanine L Marnewick. Association between exercise-induced oxidative damage and muscle injury susceptibility and role of genetic variations: Manganese superoxide dismutase gene (MnSOD 47T>C).
Conference presentations:
1. Oiva Viety Kamati, Maritha Kotze, Kelebogile Moremi, Simeon Davies, Jeanine L Marnewick. Investigation of genetic variations in exercise-induced oxidative damage and muscle injury susceptibility: Manganese superoxide dismutase gene (MnSOD rs4880) at the
Cape Peninsula University of Technology Research Festival Conference held from 28 October – 1 November 2024.
2. Oiva Viety Kamati, Roan Louw, Shayne Mason, Dirk Bester, Simeon Davies, Laura Bragagna, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Corrie Uys, Jeanine L Marnewick. Effect of fermented Rooibos consumption on sprinter metabolome and exercise performance after an aerobic and anaerobic exercise regime at the joint 23rd International Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology & the 2nd International Congress of the African Phytomedicine Scientific Society (ISE-APSS 2024) held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa from 23-26 October 2024.
3. Oiva Viety Kamati, Roan Louw, Shayne Mason, Dirk Bester, Simeon Davies, Laura Bragagna, Karl-Heinz Wagner, Corrie Uys, Jeanine L Marnewick. The influence of fermented Rooibos on the human metabolome and ergogenic aid potential using a sub-maximal exercise model at the 26th Indigenous Plant Use Forum (IPUF) 2024, held at !Khwa ttu San Cultural Centre, West Coast – South Africa from 11-16 August 2024.
4. Oiva Viety Kamati, Simeon Davies, Roan Louw, Jeanine L Marnewick. Rooibos, a potential oxidative stress modulator and ergogenic aid. Presentation at the CPUT research festival, postgraduate conference, (1 March 2023).
5. Simeon EH Davies, Jeanine L Marnewick, Oiva Kamati and Dirk Bester. The power of transdisciplinary research for business innovation: the case of Rooibos as a potential ergogenic sport drink. International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics, Hybrid meeting, online presentation, 7-8 September 2022. (Invited oral presentation).
6. Oiva Viety Kamati, Simeon Davies, Kelebogile E Moremi, Maritha J Kotze, Roan Louw, Jeanine L Marnewick. The association between exercise-induced pro-inflammatory response and genetic individuality: A proposal, at the CPUT Biotechnology Research Symposium, online presentation (7 September 2022).
7. Oiva V. Kamati; Simeon E.H. Davies; Jeanine L. Marnewick, Roan Louw. Effects of Rooibos intake on the human metabolome and gene expression: a proposal, at the CPUT postgraduate conference, online presentation (November 2021), published abstracts in CPUT postgraduate conference 2021 booklet.
8. Oiva V. Kamati; Naeem S. Abdul; Dirk J. Bester; Simeon E.H. Davies; Jeanine L. Marnewick. Effect of a dietary Rooibos beverage on exercise-induced oxidative stress, performance and recovery at the 1st joint Conference of the Pan African Environmental Mutagen and Genomics Society and Society for Free Radical Research: Africa, online meeting held 15-16 September 2021.
9. Oiva V. Kamati; Naeem S. Abdul; Simeon E.H. Davies; Jeanine L. Marnewick. Effect of Rooibos on exercise-induced oxidative stress, performance, and recovery at the CPUT postgraduate conference, online presentation (November 2020), published abstracts in CPUT postgraduate conference 2020 booklet.
Lay publication:
Oiva V. Kamati and Niikondo Naambo. Africa pharmaceutical lesson amid virus pandemics. Published article in New Era (National newspaper, Namibia), 9 April 2021, edition.
https://neweralive.na/posts/letter-africa-pharmaceutical-lessons-amid-virus-pandemic
REFERENCES
1. Prof Jeanine L Marnewick
Research Chair: Biotechnology
Director: Applied Microbial and Health Biotechnology Institute (AMHBI)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Tel: +27 21 953 8416
Cell: +27 82 897 9352
Email: marnewick@cput.ac.za
2. Prof Simeon Davies
HoD: Sport Management Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Mowbray Campus
Tel: +27 21 680 1575 / 1680
Cell: +27 83 235 3914
Email: DaviesS@cput.ac.za
3. Mrs Elina Ndeshi Kalangula - Nepolo
Core Lab Immunochemistry bench Supervisor
Namibia Institute of Pathology, Windheok
Cell: 081 357 4565
Email: Elina.Kalangula@nip.com.na
Timeline
Junior Researcher
Applied Microbial Heath and Biotechnology Institut
08.2024 - 12.2024
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Biomedical Science
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2021 - 12.2023
Research Laboratory Assistant
Applied Microbial Health & Biotechnology Institute
03.2018 - 12.2023
Master of Science (MSc) - Biomedical Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
08.2017 - 12.2020
Medical Technologist
Namibia Institute of Pathology
07.2016 - 07.2017
Medical Technologist in Charge
Excellent Medical laboratory Services
06.2015 - 06.2016
Medical technologist Intern
Namibia Institute of Pathology
03.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Polytechnic of Namibia (now NUST)
02.2010 - 12.2013
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