Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist (Adult) at Tenwek Hospital

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).