Adult Cardiologist at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide specialized cardiology care for adult patients within the Cardiothoracic Centre, ensuring delivery of high-quality and compassionate clinical services in line with Tenwek Hospital’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Consult with patients to diagnose, manage, and monitor cardiovascular conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, recommend appropriate diagnostic tests, and develop treatment plans.
• Guide or perform emergency interventions including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient documentation, including medical histories, test results, and treatment notes.
• Interpret diagnostic results including ECGs, stress tests, echocardiograms, and cardiac imaging.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across departments including cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine, emergency medicine, family medicine, and others.
• Be willing and able to perform or learn cardiac procedures such as central line placement, pericardiocentesis, and right heart catheterization.
• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms and (if not already trained) be willing to learn transesophageal echocardiography.
• Provide care and guidance for patients requiring long-term or palliative cardiac care.
• Mentor and support junior clinical staff and trainees.
• Participate in the coordination and delivery of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital and patient information and safeguard institutional property.
• Engage in research activities related to cardiology and cardiothoracic services, including identifying topics, conducting surveys, and publishing findings.
• Foster positive interpersonal relationships and uphold a professional, team-oriented culture.
• Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude and maintain high moral standards both on and off duty.
• Abide by Tenwek Hospital’s code of conduct and the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council(KMPDC) regulations.
• Stay informed of legal and ethical responsibilities related to clinical practice. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Cardiothoracic Services or designee.

Job Dimensions

• Supervisory Decisions: Oversight and coordination of support staff and trainees.
• Analytical Decisions: Diagnosis, test interpretation, treatment planning, and patient outcome evaluation.
• Operational Decisions: Daily clinical decisions to ensure effective patient care delivery.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Attributes)

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship in Cardiology from a recognized institution.

Professional Certification and Membership

• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Certified in BLS and ACLS.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.
• Mentorship training is an added advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a busy cardiac care unit or hospital, with at least 2 years postspecialization in cardiology.
• Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in adult cardiology and related procedures.
• Excellent diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and patient education abilities.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and teaching capability.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in medical documentation systems and computer literacy.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic clinical environment.