Paediatric Cardiologist at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital Full Time

REF – V/FT/90/2022 

Position Summary

The Paediatric Cardiologist coordinates and provides specialized paediatric cardiology services and participate in research in the area of specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients and instructing in writing and ensuring all the recommendations are carried out.
• Undertaking on call duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
• Conducting ward rounds, clinics and theatre days as scheduled/directed.
• Conduct medical research
• Training, supervising and mentoring Clinical Officers, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and other students.
• Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Reports.
• Carrying out health education and promotion.
• Refer patients to other medical specialists for further diagnosis of complex or unclear disorder or disease within the hospital.
• Establish plan of care for patients, centered on slowing the progress of their disease or disorder, and incorporate diet and lifestyle changes, as well as monitored medications within or without the hospital.
• Any other duties as directed by the Head of the Department.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• 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 nephrology 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 Nephrologist in a busy hospital