Healthcare and MedicalFull-TimeSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
The Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist (Adult) is responsible for delivering specialized critical care services to adult patients undergoing or recovering from cardiothoracic procedures. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care aligned with CTC’s policies and clinical standards. The Intensivist will co-manage pre-operative and post-operative cardiothoracic patients, promote multidisciplinary collaboration, and uphold best practices in critical care.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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; lead BLS/ACLS training sessions.
Ensure strict confidentiality and safeguard hospital and patient information.
Support and promote cardiothoracic research initiatives, including protocol development and studies.
Foster effective team collaboration and maintain strong interpersonal relationships within the unit.
Adhere to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards governing clinical practice.
Requirements and Qualifications
Academic: Master of Medicine (MMed) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalents from a recognized institution.
Certification: Specialist recognition as an Intensivist by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
Fellowship: Certification/Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine.
Licensing: Registration with the KMPDC with a valid practicing license and professional indemnity cover.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years in medical practice, with at least 3 years of progressive experience in cardiology and/or cardiothoracic critical care.
Core Competencies
Proficiency in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical care.
Clinical documentation and diagnostic interpretation skills.
Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
High integrity and technological competence (Microsoft Office).
Commitment to servant leadership and compassionate care.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications to CTC.recruit@tenwekhosp.org on or before March 9th 2026. Applications must include a Resume, Cover Letter, and a Statement of Faith. The Statement of Faith should describe your Christian faith, spiritual disciplines, and current place of worship as it relates to the mission of Tenwek Hospital.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria should send their applications to CTC.recruit@tenwekhosp.org on or before March 9th 2026.
Applications must include:
Resume
Cover Letter
Statement of Faith (describing your Christian faith, spiritual disciplines such as prayer/study, and your current place of worship).
