Consultant Medical Cardiologist at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
• Prescribing tests, treatments, and/or surgery, when necessary.
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
• Performing tests, when needed, to check the health of patients’ hearts and/or cardiovascular systems.
• Interpreting test results to determine how effectively the heart and/or cardiovascular system is functioning.
• Using medical imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI scanners, to diagnose and treat heart and/or cardiovascular conditions.
• Performing simple and complex interventions/procedures which may include pacemaker insertions.
• Prescribing medication to treat heart and/or cardiovascular disease.
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
• Training and providing educational support to junior staff, when necessary.

Requirements

• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship in Cardiology from a recognized institution.
• At least two years’ work experience as a Cardiologist.
• Must be registered / licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Specialist Recognition by the Kenya Medical Practitioners’ and Dentists Council.
• Good public relations and communication skills.