Paediatric Intensivist

• Lead evidence-based management of critically ill paediatric patients in the PICU and support emergency responses hospital-wide.
• Perform advanced airway management, ventilation strategies, and hemodynamic monitoring/interventions.
• Coordinate care with paediatric subspecialists, anaesthesia, surgery, and nursing to optimize outcomes.
• Establish and enforce infection prevention, sedation/analgesia, and patient safety protocols.
• Support step-up/step-down pathways and facilitate timely referrals/transfer where appropriate.
• Participate in morbidity & mortality reviews, audits, and quality improvement projects.
• Teach and mentor clinicians rotating through critical care and contribute to PICU training.
• Engage in research and data-driven service development for paediatric critical care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Paediatric Critical Care/Intensive Care or equivalent from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Retention in the KMPDC register with a valid Practice License.
• Valid Indemnity Cover.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the KUTRRH recruitment portal at recruitment.kutrrh.go.ke. Follow the instructions provided on the portal to submit your application by the deadline.