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1. Resume

Short summary of skills, experience and career objective

Medical Doctor specialized in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology with over 7 years of professional experience in public health microbiology. Extensive expertise in antimicrobial resistance surveillance, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, serological diagnostics, and laboratory quality management (ISO 15189). Active contributor to national and international scientific congresses (ESCMID, IUMS, Balkan and regional microbiology congresses) with multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Career objective: to continue developing professionally in a Swiss medical microbiology, public health, or infectious disease environment, contributing to high-quality diagnostics, surveillance, and research, with a strong interest in antimicrobial resistance and laboratory innovation.

Gender

Female

Birthdate

23-06-1987

Nationality/ies

albanian

Residence

Skopje

Residence country

North Macedonia

2. Professional experience

Career level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Status as medical specialist

Accredited medical specialist

Medical speciality / field of interest

Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Microbiology

Research profile

Clinical and public health microbiology research focused on antimicrobial resistance, community-acquired infections, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted pathogens. Author/co-author of peer-reviewed publications and presenter at ESCMID, IUMS, and regional microbiology congresses. Experience in surveillance-based and retrospective laboratory studies.

3. Current (last) position held

Current employer company

Center for Public Health

Current employer city

Skopje

Current employer country

North Macedonia

Job title

Medical Doctor , Microbiologist

Duration start

07-23-2018

Work experience

4. Education

Education and qualifications

Residency in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
2016 – 2021
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
2005 – 2013

5. Language skills, special skills, IT-knowledge

First language

Albanian

Skills first language

Native

Second language

Macedonian

Skills second language

Excellent

Third language

English

Skills third language

Excellent

Fourth language

German

Skills fourth language

Good

Fifth language

Spanish

Skills fifth language

Good

Special skills

Clinical microbiology diagnostics with expertise in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology
Interpretation of microbiological results in direct clinical context
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) analysis
Blood culture diagnostics and laboratory support for sepsis management
Molecular and serological diagnostic methods (PCR-based techniques)
Infection prevention, biosafety, and quality assurance in medical laboratories
Surveillance of infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections
Data analysis of microbiological and resistance trends using laboratory information systems
Antimicrobial stewardship support and evidence-based clinical consultation
Development and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Laboratory organization, workflow optimization, and staff supervision
Effective interdisciplinary communication with clinicians and public health professionals
Teaching, mentoring, and presentation skills
Strong analytical thinking, precision, and professional responsibility

IT knowledge

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS / LIMS): sample registration, result validation, reporting
Electronic Medical Records (EMR / EHR): clinical data review and secure documentation
Automated microbiology diagnostic systems (blood culture, identification and susceptibility testing platforms)
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing software and interpretation according to EUCAST / CLSI standards
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for medical reports, data analysis, and presentations
Medical and scientific databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library)
Quality management and accreditation documentation systems (ISO 15189)
Infection surveillance and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) reporting tools
Professional electronic communication and interdisciplinary digital collaboration

Other qualifications

Multiple international congress presentations (ESCMID, IUMS, Balkan Congresses)
Peer-reviewed publications in microbiology and public health journals
ESCMID course: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Medical Microbiology Diagnosis (Zurich, 2025)
WHO workshops and regional AMR initiatives

6. Desired position and location of employment

Type of position

Clinical position, Laboratory position

Medical speciality

Clinical Microbiology, Microbiology

Desired job title

Clinical Microbiologist , Public Health Microbiologist , Infection Control / AMR Surveillance Specialist

Type of contract

Permanent, Temporary/contract/project

Job status

Full-time

Years of relevant work

7years +

Geographical preference

Switzerland – preferably Lucerne , Zurich, or Basel ; Valid Swiss D visa. Relocation planned for March 2026

Availability

04-01-2026

Desired job profile

Clinical Microbiologist / Public Health Microbiologist