Pediatric Critical Care Intensivist at Tenwek Hospital

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.