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

Academic Qualifications

• Master of Medicine (MMed) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
  
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification.
  

Professional Certification and Membership

• Specialist recognition as an Intensivist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
  
• Certification/Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from a recognized institution.
  
• Registration with the KMPDC.
  
• Valid practicing license.
  
• Professional indemnity cover.
  

Work Experience

• Minimum of 7 years in medical practice, including at least 3 years of progressive experience in cardiology and/or cardiothoracic critical care (adult focus preferred).
  

Skills & Competencies

• Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies
  
• Proficiency in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical care.
  
• Clinical documentation and diagnostic interpretation skills.
  
• Ability to lead and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
  

• Conduct clinical assessments and consultations for patients presenting with critical
  
• cardiothoracic conditions.
  
• Recommend and oversee diagnostic tests, treatments, or surgeries based on clinical evaluations and patient needs.
  
• Provide expert care during acute perioperative stages and assist in pre-operative optimization for critically ill patients.
  
• Lead or guide cardiopulmonary resuscitation efforts when necessary.
  
• Maintain thorough patient records, including consultations, investigations, and treatment plans, directly or in collaboration with junior medical staff.
  
• Interpret cardiovascular and other diagnostic test results to guide treatment decisions.
  
• Support patients transitioning from critical care to intermediate or long-term care.
  
• Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to junior clinical staff; actively participate in or lead BLS/ACLS training sessions.
  
• Ensure strict confidentiality and safeguard hospital and patient information.
  
• Support and promote cardiothoracic research initiatives, including identifying topics, developing protocols, and conducting studies.
  
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or designee.
  
• Foster effective team collaboration and maintain strong interpersonal relationships within the unit.
  
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards governing clinical practice.