Interventional Cardiologist

t patient assessment, treatment and stabilization and other specialized procedures
to provide curative services in line with established protocols;
• Provide high-quality, patient-centred care by performing advanced interventional
cardiology procedures in accordance with clinical guidelines and governance standards.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-procedural assessments, including patient evaluation, risk
stratification, review of investigations and imaging, and appropriate case selection and
planning.
• Perform and interpret cardiac investigations, including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress
tests, and cardiac catheterization studies, to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Perform interventional cardiology procedures, including coronary angiography,
percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and other catheter-based procedures within the
scope of practice.
• Manage acute and complex cardiovascular conditions, including acute coronary
syndromes, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and heart failure.
• Provide comprehensive post-procedural care, including monitoring recovery, identifying
and managing complications, follow-up, and patient education.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, medical officers, nurses, and other
multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
• Refer patients for surgical or other specialist intervention when clinically indicated and
participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Participate in clinical audits, case reviews, quality improvement, patient safety, and risk
management initiatives within the Cardiology Department.
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• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of clinical protocols,
standards, and interventional cardiology services.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on cardiovascular disease management,
risk-factor modification, secondary prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Provide clinical supervision, training, and mentorship to medical officers, interns, and
other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records and prepare clinical, medical, and
management reports as required.
• Maintain continuous professional development through relevant training, conferences,
professional forums, and review of current medical literature.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Postgraduate Certification/Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
• Fellowship in Cardiology.
• Master of Medicine degree in in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Council and hold a valid
practicing license.
• At least five (5) years of post-graduate experience of Cardiology.
• A minimum of three (3) years of practice in Interventional Cardiology
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Emergent lifesaving skills
• Recognition and assessment of patient’s and ability to intervene as required
• Ability to carry out emergent and non-emergent procedures including IV cannulation,
central venous catheterisation and emergency intubation among others
• Patient care skills
• Effective decision-making and judgement skills
• Basic counselling skills
• Ability to work for long hours under pressure
• Drive and openness to learning
• Time management skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Confidentiality
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, please send
your application (cover letter & CV/Resume) quoting the job reference number, testimonials
and full contact details of 3 referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 16th October, 2026.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks
post application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Please note that The Nairobi Hospital does not charge any fees from applicants at any stage,
nor has it engaged a third party to facilitate this hire.
All communications to successful candidates will be done using official contacts as listen on our
website.
Only online applications will be accepted.
Head of Human Resources
The Nairobi Hospital
P. O. Box 30026 – 00100
NAIROBI
Email: recruitment@nbihosp.org