Job Openings at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• The medical officer will provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to patients while supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cardiovascular and other medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Participate in the assessment, stabilization, and management of emergency and critically ill patients.
• Review patient investigations, formulate treatment plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Work collaboratively with Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary team meetings, and clinical audits.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient medical records.
• Educate patients and their families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, infection prevention and control protocols, and patient safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous medical education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

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

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration and current practicing license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification will be an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years of post-internship clinical experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Experience in cardiology, emergency medicine, critical care, or internal medicine will be an addedadvantage. 

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Job Purpose

• The Cardiac Sonographer provides echocardiography services to ensure patients receive high-quality care, in alignment with AGC - Tenwek CTC policies, prevailing regulations, and the mission to honor God through service.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
Patient Care & Communication

• Review patient medical records, including history, lab results, and requisition orders.
• Obtain and verify clinical information to ensure exam accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to explain procedures, support health outcomes, and enhance patient experience.
• Provide emergency care using basic support protocols until advanced care teams arrive.
• Share critical patient information with physicians and clinical teams, highlighting abnormal findings.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Request maintenance of echocardiography and electrogram machines; ensure optimal working conditions.
• Maintain exam area cleanliness and adequate stock of supplies.

Training & Mentorship

• Train and mentor junior staff in basic echocardiography skills.

Compliance & Ethics

• Safeguard patient and hospital confidential information.
• Display Christ-like character and adhere to Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Clinical Officers’ Council regulations.
• Maintain legal compliance in clinical practice.

Clinical & Echocardiography-Specific Skills

• Perform 2D, color flow, and spectral Doppler echocardiography to evaluate cardiac lesions, hemodynamic significance, and pathology.
• Recognize abnormal findings requiring urgent review; inform interpreting physicians of significant changes.
• Respond to emergency exams in ICUs, wards, ER, catheterization labs, and operating rooms.
• Operate ultrasound systems and assist during dobutamine/stress echocardiography; perform contrast studies.
• Prepare written impressions and preliminary reports for adults and pediatric patients.
• Process and submit final data in electronic reporting tools; guide patients for follow-up or treatments.
• Place EKG leads accurately for cardiac monitoring.

Job Dimensions

• Analytical Decisions: Interpret data and information to guide decision-making.
• Operational Decisions: Manage day-to-day clinical and departmental tasks.

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

Qualifications & Experience

Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (for Clinical Officers) or Diploma in Medical Imaging (Radiology Technologists) or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Certification:

• Preceptorship / Certificate / Higher Diploma in Cardiac Sonography.
• BLS; ACLS preferred.
• Licensing / Memberships:
• Clinical Officers Council of Kenya or Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) for radiologists.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in Cardiac Echo and other Diagnostics.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn and implement new procedures independently.
• Track record of integrity and accountability.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Commitment to God’s work and improving community health.