Mr Paulinus Nnamdi Offutalu

Paulinus Nnamdi Offutalu is a humble, unassuming and an accomplished Medical Laboratory Scientist cum Quality Assurance professional with passion for quality regulation of Medical Devices (In-vitro Diagnostics-IVD) and zeal for Molecular research. Appointed a member of the WHO SAGE IVD in May, 2021. A  graduate of University of Calabar, Nigeria with Masters’ degree in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology and Bachelor of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology with Second Class upper Division; an associate in Haematology and Blood Group Serology and Postgraduate Diploma in Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science,  University of Nigeria, Enugu. Currently providing leadership in COVID-19 test kits validation in Nigeria. Laboratory Manager, MLSCN-IVD Laboratory, Lagos with 17+ years of progressive experience with proven records of significant contributions in IVD regulation and Accreditation, Laboratory system strengthening and quality management. ISO 15189, ISO 17025 standards and Medical Laboratory Accreditation expert. Certified mentor and auditor with excellent mentorship and value adding skills in Medical Laboratory Mentorship towards Accreditation with three successful internationally accredited laboratories in Nigeria to his quality mentorship credit. A household name in development and leadership of IVD regulation in Nigeria. A passionate promoter of quality health and laboratory Accreditation in Nigeria.