Senior Medical Specialist (Paediatric Cardiologist)

Job Description

• Provide specialized assessment, diagnosis, and management of paediatric cardiac conditions including congenital and acquired heart diseases.
• Perform and interpret paediatric cardiac investigations including ecg, echocardiography, and other relevant diagnostic tests.
• Provide timely and accurate clinical reports to guide patient management and treatment.
• Manage both inpatient and outpatient paediatric cardiology cases.
• Provide emergency consultation and management of critically ill paediatric cardiac patients
• Coordinate referrals for interventional cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery where indicated and co-manage post-procedure follow-up care.
• Provide expert consultation services to paediatricians, surgeons, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to facilitate comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients, parents, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, procedures, lifestyle modifications, long-term follow-up, and transition to adult cardiac care services.
• Participate in continuous medical education (cme) and continuous professional development activities.
• Mentor and train medical officers, paediatricians, interns, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
• Participate in teaching activities for students and trainees attached to the hospital.
• Conduct clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives within paediatric cardiology services.
• Participate in clinical research, congenital heart disease registries, and publication of scientific findings.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to the development of clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to publication and dissemination of scientific findings.
• Promote evidence-based practice in paediatric cardiology care.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and recommend improvements in service delivery.
• Contribute to the establishment, strengthening, and expansion of paediatric cardiology services within the hospital.
• Participate in planning and implementation of paediatric cardiac outreach programmes and screening initiatives.
• Ensure proper utilization, maintenance, and safeguarding of cardiology equipment and departmental resources.
• Support efficient patient flow, waiting list management, and continuity of care.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Served for at least three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position of responsibility at a senior management level in the public service or private sector
• Master of medicine (mmed) in paediatrics and child health or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (mbchb) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Sub-specialty training (fellowship or equivalent) in paediatric cardiology from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the kenya medical practitioners and dentists council (kmpdc).
• Recognition as a specialist in paediatrics and paediatric cardiology by kmpdc (where applicable).
• Valid practicing license issued by kmpdc.
• Valid professional indemnity insurance cover.
• At least one (1) year relevant experience in paediatric cardiology or a busy tertiary paediatric unit.
• Competence in paediatric cardiac diagnostics and interpretation (ecg, echocardiography, etc.).
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and hospital information systems.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical medical practice.