Paediatric Interventional Cardiologists- 1 Posts at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

V/FT/8/2023

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Is responsible for managing the assigned clinics as per the approved rota.
• Is to admit the patients under his/ her care whenever indicated within the limits of the approved and assigned privileges.
• Is responsible for the initial assessment, investigation, analysis & interpretation of the clinical findings and test results, arriving at diagnosis, treatment, and re-assessment and follow- up of the patients.
• Is responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition and progress and re-evaluate/ reassessment and treat the patient accordingly.
• Is responsible for documenting and completing all medical record of the patients and update on the progress of the patient appropriately.
• Is responsible for performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for which the Consultant PICU/NICU is privileged for.
• Is responsible for approving the discharge summary, follow-up plan, medical report of the patients.
• Is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all approved policies, procedures, rules, regulations, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of clinical services.
• Is to advise and contribute to the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous quality improvement program of the PICU/NICU.
• Is required to attend the Code Blue, whenever applicable, and should be involved in all other emergency codes of the hospital.
• Is responsible for identifying and bringing all Medico-Legal Cases to the notice of the management on time in accordance with the hospital policy.
• 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 Paediatrics and/or Anesthesiology from a recognized institution.
• Subspecialty / fellowship training in paediatrics 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.

Soft Skills Required 

• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Observational
• Analytical skills
• Compassionate skills
• Team player