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Kabengwa Eric

Biomedical Laboratory Technology Student

Mpigi District, Uganda

ABOUT

A highly motivated and dedicated student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology at Makerere University. Known for strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for representing and uniting peers. I am currently serving as the Class Representative and Chairperson of all Class Representatives at Makerere University. Additionally, I hold the position of Deputy Speaker of the Unified Medical Laboratory Students' Association (UMLSA), where I am committed to contributing to the development of the Biomedical Laboratory field in Uganda.

SKILLS

laboratory techniquesequipment handlingblood analysismicroscopylaboratory instrumentation
managing teamsresolving conflictsmotivating peers
verbal communicationwritten communicationpublic speakingrepresenting peers
negotiatingconflict resolution
analytical abilitiesproblem-solving in academic contextsproblem-solving in leadership contexts
collaborating with diverse groupsachieving shared goals

EXPERIENCE

Class Representative, Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology

2024 - Present

Makerere University • Makerere University, Uganda

Represent the student body of the Biomedical Laboratory Technology class in university meetings, communicate student concerns to facilitators and administration, and organize and facilitate class meetings and academic activities. • Represent the student body of the Biomedical Laboratory Technology class in university meetings. • Communicate student concerns to facilitators and administration. • Organize and facilitate class meetings and academic activities.

Chairperson, Class Representatives Association

2024 - Present

Makerere University • Makerere University, Uganda

Lead coordination and collaboration among class representatives from all university departments, act as a liaison between the student body and university management, and ensure effective communication between students and university officials. • Lead coordination and collaboration among class representatives from all university departments. • Act as a liaison between the student body and university management. • Ensure effective communication between students and university officials.

Deputy Speaker

2024 - Present

Unified Medical Laboratory Students' Association (UMLSA) • Uganda

Advocate for the rights and interests of medical laboratory students across Uganda, organize events, seminars, and professional development training for biomedical laboratory students, and contribute to building a unified platform for students in the medical laboratory field. • Advocate for the rights and interests of medical laboratory students across Uganda. • Organize events, seminars, and professional development training for biomedical laboratory students. • Contribute to building a unified platform for students in the medical laboratory field.

Ambassador, Biomed Connect in Uganda

2025-05 - Present

Biomed Connect • Uganda

Represent Biomed Connect in Uganda, promoting biomedical science initiatives and connecting local professionals and students with global opportunities. Act as a liaison between Biomed Connect and academic institutions in Uganda. • Represent Biomed Connect in Uganda, promoting biomedical science initiatives and connecting local professionals and students with global opportunities. • Act as a liaison between Biomed Connect and academic institutions in Uganda.

Ambassador

2025-07 - Present

African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) • Uganda

Advocate for better laboratory policies and capacity building in Uganda. Promote regional collaboration and policy dialogue in health systems. • Advocate for better laboratory policies and capacity building in Uganda • Promote regional collaboration and policy dialogue in health systems.

Ambassador

2025 - Present

African Federation of Medical Laboratory Science Students' Associations (AFMLSSA) • Africa

Represent Ugandan medical laboratory students in continental policy conversations. Facilitate exchange of ideas between student bodies and policy institutions across Africa. • Represent Ugandan medical laboratory students in continental policy conversations. • Facilitate exchange of ideas between student bodies and policy institutions across Africa.

Ambassador

2025 - Present

Nova Global Students Network • Global

Represent Ugandan students on a global platform promoting innovation, leadership, and policy literacy. Support international peer-to-peer engagement on issues of global development and education equity. • Represent Ugandan students on a global platform promoting innovation, leadership, and policy literacy. • Support international peer-to-peer engagement on issues of global development and education equity

Alumnus, Aspire Leaders Program

2025 - 2025

Harvard Aspire Institute • 4th Cohort

Completed leadership development training focusing on inclusive leadership, critical thinking, and social impact. Collaborated with global peers on civic-oriented and policy-related challenges. • Completed leadership development training focusing on inclusive leadership, critical thinking, and social impact. • Collaborated with global peers on civic-oriented and policy-related challenges

EDUCATION

Makerere University

2024 - Present

Bachelor in Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Buddo Secondary School

2022 - 2023

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Subsidiary Mathematics (PCB/SUB-MATH)

Buddo Secondary School

2017 - 2020

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)