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/ Duties/Tasks

• 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 Dimensions

• Managerial: Oversees day-to-day planning and utilization of unit resources. Analytical: Interprets clinical data and evaluates care strategies.
• Operational: Executes direct patient care and clinical decision-making.

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

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification.

Professional Certification and Membership

• Specialist recognition as an Intensivist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Certification/Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the KMPDC.
• Valid practicing license.
• Professional indemnity cover.

Work 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).

Skills & Competencies

• Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies
• Proficiency in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical care.
• Clinical documentation and diagnostic interpretation skills.
• Ability to lead and respond effectively to medical emergencies.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptive, self-driven, and solution-oriented.
• Technologically competent, especially in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates servant leadership and a commitment to compassionate care and community transformation.