Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist (Adult)
Full time @Tenwek Hospital posted 2 months ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3364
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 7 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Healthcare
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Qualifications masters-degree
Job Description
Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist (Adult)
Job Purpose
- The Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist (Adult) is responsible for delivering specialized critical care services to adult patients undergoing or recovering from cardiothoracic procedures. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with CTC’s policies and clinical standards.
- The Intensivist will co-manage pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic patients, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and uphold best practices in critical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct clinical assessments and consultations for patients presenting with critical cardiothoracic conditions.
- Recommend and oversee diagnostic tests, treatments, or surgeries based on clinical evaluations and patient needs.
- Provide expert care during acute perioperative stages and assist in pre-operative optimization for critically ill patients.
- Lead or guide cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts when necessary.
- Maintain thorough patient records, including consultations, investigations, and treatment plans, directly or in collaboration with junior medical staff.
- Interpret cardiovascular and other diagnostic test results to guide treatment decisions.
- Support patients transitioning from critical care to intermediate or long-term care.
- Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to junior clinical staff; actively participate in or lead BLS/ACLS training sessions.
- Ensure strict confidentiality and safeguard hospital and patient information.
- Support and promote cardiothoracic research initiatives, including identifying topics, developing protocols, and conducting studies.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or designee.
- Foster effective team collaboration and maintain strong interpersonal relationships within the unit.
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards governing clinical practice.
Job Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification.
Professional Qualifications
- Specialist recognition as an Intensivist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
- Certification/Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from a recognized institution.
- Licensing & Membership
- Registration with the KMPDC.
- Valid practicing license.
- Professional indemnity cover.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years in medical practice, including at least 3 years of progressive experience in cardiology and/or cardiothoracic critical care (adult focus preferred).
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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