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Khalid Ali Abokor

Clinical Health Officer

Somaliland•5+ years experience

Also works as: Health and Nutrition Manager · Public Health Specialist · Nutrition Coordinator · Monitoring and Evaluation Officer · Field Health Coordinator · Healthcare Project Manager · Community Health Supervisor

Clinical Health Officer & Nutrition Specialist | Humanitarian Primary Care & Epidemiological Surveillance

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About

I am a public health professional and clinical officer with over seven years of experience leading primary healthcare and nutrition programs in humanitarian contexts. Throughout my work with international agencies, I have directed outpatient clinical care, acute malnutrition protocols, and large-scale epidemiological surveys. I specialize in maternal and child health, routine immunization, and robust HMIS and LMIS data systems. My focus remains on expanding frontline access and delivering resilient clinical services to vulnerable communities.

Experience

  1. SR

    Clinical Health Officer (Shine Staff)

    Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) Kulmiye MCH

    2021 — 2024 · 3 yrs

    • Conducted outpatient consultations, monitored vital signs, and documented clinical histories for community patients
    • Administered prescribed medications and systematically monitored patients for adverse drug reactions
    • Managed clinical reporting across LMIS, HMIS, Infant and Young Child Feeding protocols, and malnutrition tracking registers
    • Delivered routine pediatric immunizations, emergency first aid interventions, and essential maternal-child healthcare services
    • Stepped in as acting Team Leader during management absences to maintain uninterrupted outpatient facility workflows
    • Partnered with regional community mobilizers to drive health promotion initiatives and raise clinic attendance
    • Attained a 92% performance rate against operational targets from 2021 to 2023 for clinical data accuracy and documentation
  2. WH

    Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) Team Leader

    World Health Organization (WHO)

    Dec 2020 — Dec 2020 · <1 yr

    • Administered standardized household health questionnaires and demographic surveys across designated rural clusters
    • Conducted malaria diagnostic screenings using rapid diagnostic tests and blood smear microscopy
    • Supervised field enumerators and laboratory assistants to uphold biosafety and survey protocol adherence
    • Recorded anthropometric measurements and evaluated nutritional status for children aged 6 to 59 months
    • Evaluated household food security conditions and documented local environmental vector risk factors
    • Liaised daily with the Regional Medical Officer to ensure standardized clinical and reporting procedures
    • Transmitted validated epidemiological datasets to regional and national WHO repositories for health analytics
  3. SR

    Pharmacy Logistics Officer (EPHS Staff)

    Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) Kulmiye MCH

    2019 — 2020 · 1 yr

    • Verified medical prescriptions and dispensed essential drugs alongside clear dosage and adherence counseling
    • Tracked stock levels, consumption rates, and distribution flows through the Logistics Management Information System
    • Maintained accurate patient pharmaceutical profiles and longitudinal drug treatment logs
    • Monitored temperature controls and physical security measures to safeguard pharmaceutical and cold chain integrity
    • Reconciled incoming medical consignments against shipping manifests to identify discrepancies and prevent stock-outs
    • Collaborated with the Regional Medical Officer to forecast quarterly pharmaceutical requirements based on consumption trends
    • Updated community mobilizer networks regarding essential medicine availability to guide patient outreach
  4. MO

    Inter-Campaign Monitor (ICM)

    Ministry of Health (MOH) & WHO

    Dec 2019 — Dec 2019 · <1 yr

    • Monitored Expanded Programme on Immunization field activities across targeted localities in Sanaag
    • Supervised a four-person monitoring team tracking measles vaccination delivery and cold-chain compliance
    • Cross-referenced household immunization status against the administrative campaign database to verify coverage
    • Evaluated behavioral factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and supported targeted community engagement
    • Submitted daily coverage findings and operational bottlenecks directly to the Regional Medical Officer
    • Identified missed populations and directed rapid mop-up vaccination teams to vulnerable settlements
  5. ST

    SMART Measurer & Team Leader

    Save the Children International

    Oct 2019 — Oct 2019

    • Led field assessment teams conducting house-to-house demographic, mortality, and nutritional evaluations
    • Recorded height, weight, and mid-upper arm circumference measurements for children aged 6 to 59 months
    • Administered standardized mortality questionnaires and household food security screening tools
    • Digitized and uploaded survey records using Open Data Kit on mobile platforms for real-time validation
    • Facilitated community focus group discussions with local elders and caregivers to contextualize findings
    • Calibrated anthropometric tools daily to eliminate measurement error and maintain standard methodology
    • Coordinated with regional health authorities to confirm data accuracy under global SMART survey criteria
  6. FA

    Anthropometric Measurer & Team Leader

    Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

    Jun 2019 — Jun 2019 · <1 yr

    • Administered standardized household questionnaires evaluating nutrition and food security across rural enumeration clusters
    • Assessed acute and chronic malnutrition among children under five through precise anthropometric screening
    • Executed retrospective household mortality interviews in accordance with established epidemiological standards
    • Conducted daily data verification and electronic entries to facilitate prompt submission to analysis teams
    • Coordinated with the Regional Medical Office to arrange logistical access to isolated communities
    • Enforced rigorous survey protocols across field enumerators to secure reliable assessment data
  7. SN

    Registration & Polling Supervisor

    Somaliland National Electoral Commission (SNLD)

    Jun 2017 — Nov 2017

    • Supervised registration clerks and polling station staff to ensure compliance with electoral guidelines
    • Completed voter registration protocols for 435 citizens at the Eilbuh Badhan center
    • Administered voting operations and ballot procedures for 713 voters at the Hargeisa Ina Afdiinle polling station
    • Resolved technical issues, crowd bottlenecks, and administrative inquiries during active voting hours
    • Trained frontline polling personnel on data logging, ballot security, and statutory operating procedures
    • Liaised with local security personnel and electoral commissioners to maintain orderly polling environments

Education

Master in Nutrition and Public Health

Abaarso Tech University, Burao

Degree in Clinical Health Officer

Gollis University, Erigavo

Certificate in English

Gollis University, Erigavo

Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Shaafici Secondary School, Erigavo

Skills

Anthropometric Measurements
Public Health
Clinical Healthcare
Nutrition Assessment
SMART Survey Methodology
HMIS Reporting
LMIS Management
EPI & Immunization
EWARN Surveillance
Data Analysis
ENA for SMART
SPSS
ODK Data Collection
Community Mobilization
Team Leadership
Pharmaceutical Logistics
Budget Management
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Languages

SomaliNativeEnglishFluentArabicFluent

Certifications

Diploma in Project ManagementAlison Platform
Diploma in Information Technology SupportAlison Platform
Diploma in Health and Social CareAlison Platform
Fundamentals of Financial Management (FIELD)Save the Children
Monitoring and Evaluation for Holistic Early Childhood Development ProgramsGlobal Health eLearning Center
Nutrition and the Sustainable Development GoalsWorld Food Programme (WFP)
Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian SettingsInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Roles of the EPI ManagerWorld Health Organization (WHO)
Communication and Community Engagement TrainingWorld Health Organization (WHO)
Leadership and EssentialsInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Acute Malnutrition in Emergencies: Preparedness and ResponseUNICEF
EWARN Surveillance & HMIS Report TrainingMinistry of Health (MOH)
Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Program MonitoringGlobal Health eLearning Center

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