Paediatric Cardiologist at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• To provide comprehensive paediatric cardiology services, ensuring timely diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up for paediatric patients with cardiovascular conditions, in accordance with hospital policy, medical best practices, and Christian values.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Prescribe and interpret diagnostic tests; determine appropriate management or surgical referral where necessary. Provide or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including patient history, test results, and treatment plans, either directly or in collaboration with medical officers, echo technicians, fellows, or surgeons.
• Interpret echocardiograms, ECGs, and other diagnostic tests in children to support diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery, paediatrics, neonatology, internal medicine, OB/Gyn, and other departments for integrated care.
• Perform or be willing to learn advanced procedures such as central line insertion, pericardiocentesis, and right heart catheterization.
• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms and be willing to learn transesophageal echocardiography in paediatric patients.
• Provide support for patients requiring long-term cardiac care or palliative management.
• Mentor and support junior doctors, fellows, interns, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the coordination and facilitation of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training programs, if certified.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard hospital and patient data at all times.
• Participate in paediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic-related research initiatives; identify topics, develop research protocols, and contribute to publications or quality improvement.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships within the medical team and with patients and families.
• Exhibit Christ-like character and integrity in all professional and personal conduct.
• Comply with the Tenwek Hospital moral code and all applicable KMPDC regulations.
• Remain informed on legal and ethical standards in paediatric clinical practice.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or their designee, based on departmental needs.

Job Dimensions

• Supervisory Decisions: Day-to-day mentorship and guidance of junior staff and trainees.
• Analytical Decisions: Diagnostic assessments and clinical judgement.
• Operational Decisions: Daily management of patient care and service delivery.

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

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Paediatrics or Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship or sub-specialty training in Paediatric Cardiology from a recognized institution.
• Professional Certification and Membership
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Specialist recognition in Cardiology by KMPDC.
• Valid practicing license in Cardiology.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years medical experience, with at least 3 years of specialized experience in paediatric cardiology.

Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies

• Advanced diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities in paediatric cardiology.
• Skilled in paediatric echocardiography and cardiac evaluation.
• Excellent patient management and communication skills, especially with children and families.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and supervise junior staff effectively.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Team-oriented, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and Christian service.
• Proficiency in using medical record systems and standard software tools.