Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist
Full time @Tenwek Hospital posted 2 months ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3365
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Healthcare
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist
Job Purpose
- To deliver specialized paediatric critical care services with a focus on both cardiac and noncardiac conditions, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, compassionate care in alignment with the Christian mission of the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the management of critically ill paediatric patients, especially those with congenital or acquired cardiac conditions, pre- and post-cardiothoracic surgery.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of ICU pathology to prescribe appropriate diagnostics and treatments.
- Understand congenital heart disease and the physiological changes resulting from various interventions.
- Manage and interpret interventions related to paediatric cardiac surgeries such as ASD/VSD closure, PDA ligation, AV canal repairs, Tetralogy of Fallot, DORV, and single ventricle lesions.
- Identify and manage acute rhythm disturbances and offer timely interventions.
- Manage haemodynamic instability using inotropes, vasopressors, and other advanced techniques.
- Diagnose and treat extra-cardiac conditions like seizures, sepsis, respiratory failure, renal injury, etc., common in ICU patients.
- Interpret laboratory and imaging results to support clinical decisions.
- Perform ICU procedures including intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tube insertion, thoracocentesis, and paracentesis.
- Lead and supervise cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts.
- Collaborate closely with CT surgery, general cardiology, and interventional cardiology teams during patient rounds and consultations.
- Provide guidance and care for patients requiring long-term or palliative cardiac support.
- Mentor junior clinicians and healthcare professionals within the critical care unit.
- Participate in BLS/ACLS instruction and certification training where applicable.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and institutional information.
- Engage in and promote ICU and cardiothoracic research initiatives; identify areas of interest and conduct relevant studies.
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned in line with departmental needs.
Job Competencies
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB or equivalent)
- Master’s or Fellowship in Paediatrics and/or Paediatric Cardiology from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Licensing Requirements
- Must be registered and in good standing with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
Work Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post-specialization experience in a high-acuity paediatric or cardiac ICU environment.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications to recruit@tenwekhosp.org on or before 8 th August,2025 enclosing: Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith
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