Community Health
JOYCE MEBOL AKOSE
Registered Clinical Officer
Nairobi
Summary
Registered Clinical Officer with over 13 years of progressive clinical experience in public, private, and donor-funded healthcare settings. Experienced in outpatient and inpatient care, emergency medicine, maternal and child health, HIV prevention and treatment, sexual and reproductive health, chronic disease management, and infection prevention and control.
Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based clinical care, lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor healthcare workers, coordinate quality improvement initiatives, and manage health commodities. Recognized for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining high professional and ethical standards. Excellent communication, leadership, organizational and customer service skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
4
4
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Clinical Officer
Bar Hostess Empowerment and Support Programme (BHESP)
01.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive outpatient clinical services at outreach clinics and Drop-In Centres.
- Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses using evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Deliver HIV prevention, testing, treatment and follow-up services.
- Screen and manage sexually transmitted infections.
- Provide family planning and cervical cancer screening services.
- Respond to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate management.
- Coordinate referral and linkage of patients for specialized care.
- Supervise and mentor clinical staff.
- Manage pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical commodities.
- Prepare Ministry of Health and donor reports.
- Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality.
- Conduct health education and disease prevention sessions.
- Key Achievements
- Coordinated integrated HIV, STI and reproductive health services for vulnerable populations.
- Strengthened referral and linkage systems resulting in improved continuity of patient care.
- Mentored healthcare providers and supported implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintained high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
Locum Clinical Officer
Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA-Kenya)
04.2018 - 08.2020
- HIV Testing Services (HTS)
- STI diagnosis and treatment
- Family Planning services
- ARV dispensing
- Community outreach programmes
- Health education and counselling
Clinical Officer / Team Leader
Penda Medical Centre
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive outpatient clinical services.
- Diagnosed and treated acute and chronic illnesses.
- Managed emergency medical cases.
- Led multidisciplinary clinical teams.
- Coordinated branch clinical operations.
- Facilitated Continuous Medical Education (CME).
- Managed inventory and clinical supplies.
- Promoted excellent patient experience and customer service.
- Achievement
- Promoted to Team Leader in recognition of outstanding clinical performance, leadership and commitment.
Clinical Officer / Quality Improvement Officer
Lina Medical Centre
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Delivered outpatient and inpatient clinical services.
- Worked in TB and Comprehensive Care Clinics.
- Participated in SafeCare quality assessments.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures.
- Prepared Ministry of Health reports.
- Participated in strategic planning.
- Facilitated Continuous Medical Education.
- Conducted clinical and community-based research.
- Delivered preventive, curative and palliative care.
- Achievement
- Appointed Quality Improvement Officer and successfully led implementation of quality improvement initiatives including the 5S Programme.
Clinical Officer Intern
Kangundo District Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Emergency medical services
- Maternal and child health
- Child immunization
- Health promotion
- TB Clinic
- Comprehensive Care Clinic (CCC)
- Clinical research activities
Education
Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Kakamega Campus
Kakamega12.2013
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St. Mary's Mumias Girls High School
Mumias11.2009
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
St. Stephens Mwitoti Primary School
Mumias11.2005
Skills
- Comprehensive outpatient care
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnosis & treatment
- Emergency medical care
- Family planning
- Infection prevention & control
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement (QI)
- Health information systems
- MOH reporting & documentation
- Basic life support certification
Certification
Registered Clinical Officer
Interests
Clinical Research
Health System Strengthening
Mentorship
Reading
Travelling
Continuous Professional Development
Timeline
Registered Clinical Officer
Bar Hostess Empowerment and Support Programme (BHESP)
01.2020 - Current
Locum Clinical Officer
Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA-Kenya)
04.2018 - 08.2020
Clinical Officer / Team Leader
Penda Medical Centre
04.2018 - 01.2020
Clinical Officer / Quality Improvement Officer
Lina Medical Centre
05.2015 - 03.2018
Clinical Officer Intern
Kangundo District Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2014
Diploma - Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Kakamega Campus
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
St. Mary's Mumias Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
St. Stephens Mwitoti Primary School
REFEREES
Mercy Mutonyi
Project Manager
Bar Hostess Empowerment and Support Programme (BHESP)
Mobile: 0727 621 932
Email: mercelitaz@gmail.com
Purity Kanorio
Branch Manager
Penda Medical Centre
Mobile: 0714 108 825
Email: purity.kanorio@pendahealth.com
Stephen Mulindi
Lina Medical Services
Mobile: 0721 505 615
Email: mulindism09.sm@gmail.com