Our history
In March 1983 few medical laboratory expertise and consultant pathologists spearheaded by Mr. Satish Sudhakar met at the Pathology Department, Colonial War Memorial Hospital and formed an organization called the “Fiji Medical Laboratory Technologists Association” (FMLTA).
This was the birth of our first ever professional association. The first ever seminar was also held this year at the CWMH Antenatal clinic room.
Along the journey
In 2011 the proposed name was put forward to change the naming right of the association from FMLTA to Fiji Institute of Medical Laboratory Science (FIMLS) and was finally endorsed by the members in 2012. An interim committee was formed that will take FIMLS through this transition period.
These heroes displayed uncommon courage and foresight as they pursued not only career and welfare issues, but also to improve the standards, status, education and training of members of the profession.
FIMLS is a non profitable organisation that is funded entirely by membership dues and revenues from goods and services. Our members practice in hospital laboratories, private medical laboratories, public health laboratories, research and educational institutions.
With the inclusion of the phlebotomist, and the passing of the Allied Heath Practitioners (AHP) Bill, FIMLS has since then been growing from strength to strength.
Our team
Jignesh Sharma
President
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist (WHO-SSA), Fiji CDC, Nadi.
Qualifications:
- Masters in HSM (MHSM), (FNU)
- Post Graduate Diploma in HSM (PgDip HSM), (FNU)
- BMLS, (FNU)
Keshvi Lal Sukul
Vice President Central/Eastern Division
Occupation: Head Scientist/Managing Director, Health Plus Doagnostics.
Qualifications:
Shweta Kumar
Vice President Western Division
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist, Aspen Medical - Lautoka.
Qualifications:
Sharon Shivanjali Gaundan
General Secretary
Occupation: Head Technician, Instructional Lab Unit, CAFF, FNU.
Qualifications:
Mustaqim Khan
Treasurer
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist, CWMH.
Qualifications:
Sunil Chand
Assistant Secretary
Occupation: Quality manager North, Zens Medical Centre - Labasa.
Qualifications:
Premika Charan
Assistant Treasurer
Occupation: Assistant Lecturer, CMNHS, FNU.
Qualifications:
Emily Ann Underwood Lerione
Central/Eastern Divisional Representative
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist, Fiji CDC - Suva.
Qualifications:
Shazlyn Sahina Bi
Western Divisional Respresentative
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist, Sigatoka Sub-Divisional Hospital.
Qualifications:
Timoci Racolo
Northern Divisional Representative
Occupation: Technical Officer Higher Grade (Admin).
Qualifications:
Zaheen Shainaz Ibrahim
Public Relations Officer
Occupation: Director/Laboratory Scientist at My Lab PTE Limited.
Qualifications:
Nelisha Rohini Umarao
Events Coordinator
Occupation: Quality Manager - Western, Zens Medical Centre, Nadi.
Qualifications:
