Nuhu Tanko
About Candidate
I am applying for the position of Assistant Professor of Microbiology because my academic background, research experience, and laboratory leadership roles strongly align with supporting externally funded projects and strengthening microbiology capabilities. My work in antimicrobial resistance, molecular techniques, bacterial characterisation, and clinical microbiology aligns with Ajman University’s goals of using cutting‑edge laboratory platforms to advance high‑quality research. I am motivated by the University’s emphasis on state‑of‑the‑art technologies and view this role as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to research excellence in the middle east.
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Education
My research and laboratory work have equipped me with advanced technical skills relevant to managing a complex mix of microbiological investigations. I have hands‑on experience with bacterial culture, isolation, growth requirements, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, phenotypic resistance profiling, DNA extraction, PCR, and ERIC-PCR. I have conducted extensive studies on antimicrobial resistance and horizontal gene transfer, ensuring high technical accuracy and adherence to laboratory standards.
I maintain a strong understanding of GCLP principles, including organisation, personnel, equipment, reagents, SOPs, analytical plans, data recording, and reporting. My ISO 15189 training enhanced my understanding of laboratory quality standards, structural and process requirements, ethical practices, and the implementation of quality management systems. I apply these principles consistently in laboratory environments to ensure integrity of data and reliability of results. I attended training on the 4 biosafety levels (BSL-1 to -4), focusing on pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, West Nile virus, and yellow fever virus. For high-risk BSL-3 and -4 labs, safety protocols were stressed, including PPE use, biosafety cabinet procedures, avoiding aerosols, autoclaving, and waste disposal.
Adaptable and have successfully worked across different environments—rural, semi‑urban, urban, and international. I have hands‑on experience working with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, pharmacists, veterinarians, environmentalists, and administrators.
Work & Experience
Teaching and mentoring 170+ undergraduates and 15+ postgraduate. Teaching for 15- 20 hours per week and practical session of 15 hours a week Preparing course materials and assessments. Research - conducting studies and publishing findings, as well as guiding students on research projects leading to graduation and in some cases studies published. Community development - organizing outreach programmes and engaging with local communities. Guiding and mentoring colleagues and 25+ junior researchers on teaching, research, publication, and carrying out laboratory research. Developing research proposals and identifying research questions and objectives in studies related to microbiology, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), laboratory safety and techniques. Developing proposal in collaboration with colleagues to assess local grant - institutional base research (IBR) of ＄10,000.
Providing technical support to Pharmacy Council of Nigeria in ensuring all Patent Medicine Vendors (PMVs) are under the purview of the council. Manage and partner with over 90 registered superintendent community pharmacists and over 500 registered patent medicine vendors in Sokoto state on how to identify, source, store, and dispense quality drugs that meet regulatory standards. Conducted a review of existing regulations, policies, guidelines, and other documents related to medical product quality assurance and regulatory systems in retail pharmacy practice and patent medicine shop (PMS) operating at state (Sokoto) level. Urge and encourage PMVs to prioritize annual registration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria. Give update lectures, training, workshops, and capacity building on topics like sourcing and storage of drugs, how to identify unregistered/unlicensed, substandard, falsely labeled , falsified, and counterfeit medicines to registered superintendents pharmacists and PMVs in Sokoto in collaboration with the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria. Identify and strengthen community pharmacies and PMS on medical product quality assurance.
Providing expert guide in pharmaceutical care and compliance with safety protocol. Dispensing medicines and counseling patients Managing inventory and stock Patient care and medication review Collaborating with doctors on treatment plans Infection control and antimicrobial stewardship Ward rounds and patient education
