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Residence: Skopje, North Macedonia
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.
Professional profile
Career level:
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Status as medical specialist:
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Medical specialty, field of interest:
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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.
Current (last) position held
Current employer company:
Center for Public Health
Skopje, North Macedonia
Job title:
Medical Doctor , Microbiologist
Duration:
23 July 2018
Work experience
Medical Doctor – Microbiologist
Center for Public Health, Skopje, North Macedonia
July 2018 – Present
• Perform clinical microbiology diagnostics, including culture, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of urinary, blood, and wound samples.
• Conduct serological testing for pathogens such as Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Mycoplasma hominis, analyzing differences in immune responses.
• Monitor antimicrobial resistance patterns, including ESBL-producing E. coli and quinolone-resistant isolates, contributing to national surveillance.
• Manage laboratory workflows, quality control, biosafety, and risk assessment following ISO 15189 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Present research findings at international conferences, including ESCMID, IUMS, Balkan Microbiology Congresses, and ESCMID courses.
• Co-author peer-reviewed publications on bacterial and fungal infections, antimicrobial resistance, and urinary tract infections.
• Participate in workshops and training on laboratory quality management, biosecurity, and infectious disease prioritization.
Medical Doctor
Primary Health Care Institution – Kim-Santina, Kicevo, North Macedonia
2013 – July 2018
• Provided general medical care and managed infectious diseases in the primary healthcare setting.
• Participated in community health programs and clinical training.
Medical Assistant
Primary Health Care Institution – Kim-Santina, Kicevo, North Macedonia
2009 – 2013
• Assisted physicians in patient care, diagnostics, and administrative duties.
Education and Qualifications
2021
Residency in Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
2013
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje
Language skills:
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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
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
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
Desired job profile
Desired job profile:
Clinical Microbiologist / Public Health Microbiologist
Desired job title:
Clinical Microbiologist , Public Health Microbiologist , Infection Control / AMR Surveillance Specialist
Type of position:
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Medical speciality:
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Type of contract:
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Job status:
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Years of relevant work:
7years +
Geographical preference:
Switzerland (preferably Lucerne, Zurich, or Basel; Valid Swiss D visa. Relocation planned for March 2026)
Availability:
01 April 2026
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