Mission Statement:
"Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God."
The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one...
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To provide intensivist critical care services within the respective department, in order that the patient/client receives quality care and support in recovery from cardiothoracic surgery or in co-management of critically ill pre-operative cardiothoracic patients.
Responsibilities
Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
Prescribe tests and treatments and recommend surgery where pre-operative optimization has been achieved for pre-operative critical patients, or help patient recover in the acute peri-operative stage after emergence form cardiothoracic surgery.
Being able to perform or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients including tests, test results and treatment prescribed. This documentation can be done in person or offered in consultation with junior doctors- cardiac MO’s. echo technicians, cardiothoracic fellows or surgeons.
Perform tests when needed to check health and particular cardiovascular systems and be able to interpret test results to help diagnose and manage the patients
Provide support and advice to patient receiving intermediate long-term care as they transition out of the critical care unit.
Training and providing educational support and mentorship to junior staff. Being willing to supervise (or if certified) help co-ordinate and offer BLS/ ACLS training
Safe-guard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
Being willing to promote cardiothoracic related research. Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of cardiothoracic surgical services or his/her designate depending on the need and urgency.
Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with his team.
Display Christ like attitude and character both on and off duty
Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya medical and dental council regulations.
Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of clinical practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
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