Charles Anyongá

Senior Public Health Professional and Epidemiologist with over 20 years of expertise in areas of clinical practice, healthcare administration, public health and clinical research in the Kenyan health sector. Proven track record in managing staff health protocols, implementing disease prevention strategies, and coordinating complex medical logistics in resource-limited settings. Expert in scaling mHealth solutions and clinical mentorship programs to improve Maternal, and Newborn Health (MNH) outcomes.

Proven track record in using digital tools to bridge the gap between rural facilities and quality specialist care. Committed to strengthening Counties’ health systems through data-driven advocacy and hands-on-clinical coaching.

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Clinical Research Coordinator | Boehringer Ingelheim | IQVIA | CGTRH

October 2025 - Present

• Cardio, Renal and Metabolic disorders Rising Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa Evaluation (CRM-RISE).

A study to understand the CKD situation in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of underlying etiology, access to care, existing care gaps and related costs.

• Conducts patient chart retrieval and abstraction. Entering participant data using EDC system (Zelta) for both Chart Review and Cross-sectional PRO (Patient Report Outcomes).
• Maintain day to day operations and logistics, recruitment, consent, and visit coordination ensuring all work follows Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines to maintain international ethical and quality standards.
• Conduct Protocol training to study team and study staff.

HIV/TB Care and Treatment Lead/Subgrant Activity Manager | USAID Fahari ya Jamii| UoN

Sept 2022 - June 2025

Key Achievements

• Coordinated clinical mentorship and quality improvement initiatives across health facilities in Nairobi County ensuring adherence to national guidelines.
• As a certified Master TOT by NASCOP, I managed to provide remote clinical mentorship and diagnostic support to decentralized health outposts.
• Coordinated and supported the county on Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health protocols, and Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) training and implementation.
• Supported implementation of innovative approaches to HIV care, including the integration of HIV services into (MNCH) services, NCD, Family Planning (FP), Cervical Cancer Screening and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) interventions.

Clinical Improvement Specialist | USAID Stawisha Pwani | Mombasa.

Sept. 2021 – Sept. 2022

• Led the design of clinical decision-support systems that empowered mid-level providers to achieve specialist-level diagnostic accuracy.
• Coordinated clinical mentorship and quality improvement initiatives across health facilities in the Coastal Region, ensuring adherence to national guidelines.
• Navigate County Health-Management Teams (CHMTs) and local community leadership in Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale.

Key Achievements

• Developed and rolled out integrated care and referral pathways between community health units and secondary care facilities, reducing time-to-treatment for critical cases.

HIV Integrated Service Delivery Coordinator | USAID – Afya Jijini - Nairobi County

Sep 2019 - May 2021

• Implementation of all service delivery integration with special focus on care and treatment, TB/HIV integration and VMMC activities within Nairobi County.
• Collaborate with the project team and stakeholders to provide technical leadership and management of Afya Jijini’s HIV and TB activities.

Key Achievements

• Oversaw the clinical management of infectious and chronic disease cases in informal settlements, utilizing epidemiological data to prioritize high-risk patient cohorts.
• Facilitated management of Covid 19 outbreak through staff screening and vaccination coordination.
• Represented the program effectively in relevant technical working groups and forums, contributing to national policy discussion and best practice sharing.

Team Lead Clinical Services | USAID Afya Jijini – Nairobi County

May 2016 – Sept 2019

Key Achievements

• Successfully fostered strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Ministry of Health officials, local government authorities, partner organizations, and community leaders.

Clinical Officer/Project Assistant Epidemiologist. | Medecins Sans Frontieres Nairobi County

July 2005 – April 2016

Key Achievements

• Provided support to the Medco for project needs such as medical evacuation for international staff, staff health and vaccination, IPC implementation within the project facility and supply chain.
• Supported the health insurance coordination and medical evacuation (MedEvac) for experts in Sudan projects.
• Supported the management of workplace injuries, stress management protocols, and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
• Conducted field visits to assess medical activities, support mission teams, and contribute to strategic planning through AWP development.

Academic experience

Diploma, Clinical Medicine & Surgery | Kenya medical training College, Nairobi.

1997 - 2000

Higher Diploma, Epidemiology | Kenya medical training College, Nairobi.

2011 - 2013

Bachelors’ degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics | Kenya Methodist University. 2014 - 2017

Certificate, National Advanced HIV/TB Clinical Course | University of Nairobi College of Health Science.

2017

Master’s degree in public health – Epidemiology & Disease Control | Kenya University. 2023 - Ongoing