Paediatric Cardiologist –1 Post at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

 V/FT/47/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performing examinations and echo on young children to assess and diagnose their condition.
• Analyzing records, reports and test and examination results to diagnose medical conditions.
• Discussing the results and explaining procedures with patients and their parents.
• Conducting ward rounds, clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed. 
• Training, supervising and mentoring Pediatricians, Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students. 
• Referring the patients to other specialists if necessary.
• Measuring and tracking the improvement of the patient’s cardiac health.
• Any other duties as directed by the Head of the Department.
• Ensure use of all Hospital’s automated systems, as appropriate, including the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS);
• Any other responsibility assigned by the supervisor in the delivery of care.

Minimum Academic Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Master of Medicine in Pediatrics and Child Health from a recognized institution. 
• Subspecialty / fellowship training in pediatric cardiology from a recognized institution. 
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). 
• Recognition as a specialist by the KMPDC.
• Valid Practice License. 
• Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover. 
• Proficiency in computer applications. 
• At least one (1) year working experience as a Paediatric Cardiologist in a busy hospital