Cardiologists at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

KUTRRH/DCS/CARD/300

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review medical history and records of cardiovascular patients in order to understand their medical conditions better and diagnose their diseases properly in the cardiovascular unit.
• Conduct physical examination relative to patients’ medical history, to evaluate a patient's current heart vessels conditions and identify the current or potential heart problems.
• Conduct tests for a more precise diagnosis so as to identify any abnormalities, congenital heart defects, or heart and coronary artery conditions.
• Refer cardiovascular patients for further diagnosis, if need be, by other medical specialists such as the ECG Technicians and radiologist.
• Review and interpret the laboratory or radiology test results, review cardiovascular medical reports and decide on the best treatment or therapy option.
• Prescribe and administer prescribed medication and other lifestyle therapies to cardiovascular patients in the cardiology unit.
• Explain to cardiovascular patients of risk factors that could possibly be damaging the heart, such as obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, poor eating habits, or a family history of heart diseases.
• Collaborate with other medical specialists in treating and managing patients with complex medical condition that involve cardiovascular illnesses.
• Promote heart health and provide rehabilitation to those who have undergone cardiovascular surgery or other heart treatments in the cardiology unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine in Cardiology from a recognized institution
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
• Current retention certificate
• Valid Practice License.
• Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• At least three years of working experience as a Cardiologist in a reputable hospital.

Soft Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work under pressure