Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God. The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one...

Job Purpose

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.

Responsibilities or duties

• 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.

Job Dimensions

Managerial: Oversees day-to-day planning and utilization of unit resources. Analytical: Interprets clinical data and evaluates care strategies. Operational: Executes direct patient care and clinical decision-making.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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.

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.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptive, self-driven, and solution-oriented.
• Technologically competent, especially in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates servant leadership and a commitment to compassionate care and community transformation.

Experience needed

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).

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with Tenwek Hospital. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of Tenwek Hospital and the Africa Gospel Church. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document. It should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship.

• 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.

• Proficiency in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical care.
• Clinical documentation and diagnostic interpretation skills.
• Ability to lead and respond effectively to medical emergencies.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptive, self-driven, and solution-oriented.
• Technologically competent, especially in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates servant leadership and a commitment to compassionate care and community transformation.

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