Abock Isack
Mombasa
Summary
Versatile Clinical Officer with 7+ years of post-registration experience in patient care, clinical research, and program management. Skilled in coordinating vaccine clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and HIV/TB interventions from start-up to completion. Strong background in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Human Subjects Protection (HSP), and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver high-quality research outputs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Officer- In-charge
Institute of Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco
06.2024 - Current
- History taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations, and making proper diagnoses.
- Promote rational drug use through the use of MOH treatment guidelines.
- Champion TB case finding and key GBV services at OPD.
- Attend to emergencies presenting to the Dispensary and recommend referrals for cases that cannot be managed as per MOH guidelines.
- Ensure that all required observations and vitals, prescribed treatment and procedures are carried out and documented on patients' record/electronic medical records (EMR).
- Boost patient experiences, including counselling and sensitizing patients through health talks preventive and promote health.
- Embrace, learn and develop in an evidence-based medical system.
- Consistent track record to work and deliver results with minimum supervision.
Program Officer
Bomu Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Led HIV prevention and treatment programs for Key Populations.
- Coordinated with MOH, NASCOP, NSDCC, and stakeholders for program planning and training.
- Ensured linkage and retention of clients in HIV prevention and treatment cohorts.
- Supported referrals to high-impact prevention services (VMMC, PEP, PrEP, OVC, DREAMS).
- Prepared technical reports and recommendations to improve program outcomes.
- Served as focal person for networking and collaboration with county-level teams.
Clinical Lead
North Star Alliance, East Africa
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Acted as Sub-Investigator in HIV and TB-related clinical trials, ensuring compliance with study protocols, SOPs, and GCP/HSP guidelines.
- Coordinated vaccine and epidemiological studies from initiation to completion, including participant recruitment, screening, enrolment, and administration of investigational products.
- Communicated with sponsors and regulatory agencies, preparing reports, amendments, and safety communications for IRB/RA submissions.
- Collaborated with Clinic, Lab, and Data Managers to design study procedures, methodologies, and data collection tools.
- Provided medical treatment, safety monitoring, and facilitated referrals for participants with complications.
- Mentored junior staff, building research capacity and ensuring quality assurance in clinical services.
- Directed wellness centre operations, managed site budgets, and identified/mitigated risks to ensure smooth implementation of research activities.
Clinical Officer
International Center for Reproductive Health
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed Kisauni Drop-in Center operations.
- Diagnosed and treated STIs, OIs, and TB cases per MOH guidelines.
- Administered ART, and monitored adherence.
- Organized outreach activities and collaborated with stakeholders.
- Recorded and reported program data within deadlines.
Clinical Officer I
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained continuity of care by communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, family members and other care team members.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide MEDICAL Officer in- charge with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising Treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Administered peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating Wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Clinical Officer I
Mewa Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
- Adhered to all hospital procedures, policies and protocols to support patient safety.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Performed patient physicals and compared results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions and suggested treatment options.
- Implemented therapeutic regiments involving medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent recurrence.
- Reviewed medical testing requests to determine validity of diagnostic testing requests.
- Determined appropriate treatments to achieve balance in body.
Education
Dip - Clinical Medicine & Surgery
Port Ritz School of Clinical Medicine
01.2017
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Sori High School
01.2013
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education -
01.2009
Skills
- HIV treatment
- clinical research
- patient management
- electronic medical records
- diagnostic testing
- health program coordination
Professional Development
- Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL), Humanitarian Leadership Academy
- Field Program, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
- Good Clinical Practice, National Drug Abuse Treatment Network
- Cohort Analysis, National Aids and STI Control Program
- NASCOP HIV Monitoring and Evaluation, National Aids and STI Control Program
- Data Demand and Analysis, National Aids and STI Control Program
- Principles of Humanitarian Operations, Humanitarian Leadership Academy
Key Qualifications
Extensive experience in providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education., Proven ability to develop, implement, and evaluate health programs, ensuring they meet the needs of target populations and achieve desired outcomes., Strong ability to write and secure grants to fund program activities., Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to monitor and evaluate program effectiveness., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Leadership Experience
- Mentored and supervised junior clinical staff.
- Developed and implemented clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Ensured quality assurance of clinical services.
- Participated in clinical research and program evaluations.
Reference
- Dr. Nashina Admani, Social Programs Coordinator, Bomu Hospital, +254716 323 732, nashina.admani@bomuhospital.org • Dr. Spala Oduor, Programs Manager, KEMRI WELLCOME TRUST - Kilifi, +254722 672 077, ohagaspl@gmail.com • Sir, Catherin Lee, Superior, Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco, +254707594073, catherinefma1@gmail.com
Timeline
Clinical Officer- In-charge
Institute of Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Sisters of St John Bosco
06.2024 - Current
Program Officer
Bomu Hospital
08.2022 - 05.2024
Clinical Lead
North Star Alliance, East Africa
08.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Officer
International Center for Reproductive Health
06.2020 - 08.2021
Clinical Officer I
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2020
Clinical Officer I
Mewa Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2019
Dip - Clinical Medicine & Surgery
Port Ritz School of Clinical Medicine
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Sori High School