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

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.

Master’s Degree in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.

Fellowship or sub-specialty training in Pediatric Cardiology from a recognized institution.

Professional Certification and Membership

Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).

Specialist recognition in Cardiology by KMPDC.

Valid practicing license in Cardiology.

Professional Indemnity Cover.

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years medical experience, with at least 3 years of specialized experience in pediatric cardiology.

Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies

Advanced diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities in pediatric cardiology.

Skilled in pediatric echocardiography and cardiac evaluation.

Excellent patient management and communication skills, especially with children and families.

Ability to teach, mentor, and supervise junior staff effectively.

Compassionate and empathetic approach to care.

Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of work.

Team-oriented, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and Christian service.

Proficiency in using medical record systems and standard software tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Prescribe and interpret diagnostic tests; determine appropriate management or surgical referral where necessary.
• Provide or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including patient history, test results, and treatment plans, either directly or in collaboration with medical officers, echo technicians, fellows, or surgeons.
• Interpret echocardiograms, ECGs, and other diagnostic tests in children to support diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery, pediatrics, neonatology, internal medicine, OB/Gyn, and other departments for integrated care.
• Perform or be willing to learn advanced procedures such as central line insertion, pericardiocentesis, and right heart catheterization.
• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms and be willing to learn transesophageal echocardiography in pediatric patients.
• Provide support for patients requiring long-term cardiac care or palliative management. Mentor and support junior doctors, fellows, interns, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the coordination and facilitation of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training programs, if certified.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard hospital and patient data at all times.
• Participate in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic-related research initiatives; identify topics, develop research protocols, and contribute to publications or quality improvement.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships within the medical team and with patients and families.
• Exhibit Christ-like character and integrity in all professional and personal conduct.
• Comply with the Tenwek Hospital moral code and all applicable KMPDC regulations.
• Remain informed on legal and ethical standards in pediatric clinical practice.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or their designee, based on departmental needs.

• Evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Prescribe and interpret diagnostic tests; determine appropriate management or surgical referral where necessary.
• Provide or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including patient history, test results, and treatment plans, either directly or in collaboration with medical officers, echo technicians, fellows, or surgeons.
• Interpret echocardiograms, ECGs, and other diagnostic tests in children to support diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiothoracic surgery, pediatrics, neonatology, internal medicine, OB/Gyn, and other departments for integrated care.
• Perform or be willing to learn advanced procedures such as central line insertion, pericardiocentesis, and right heart catheterization.
• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiograms and be willing to learn transesophageal echocardiography in pediatric patients.
• Provide support for patients requiring long-term cardiac care or palliative management. Mentor and support junior doctors, fellows, interns, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in the coordination and facilitation of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training programs, if certified.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard hospital and patient data at all times.
• Participate in pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic-related research initiatives; identify topics, develop research protocols, and contribute to publications or quality improvement.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships within the medical team and with patients and families.
• Exhibit Christ-like character and integrity in all professional and personal conduct.
• Comply with the Tenwek Hospital moral code and all applicable KMPDC regulations.
• Remain informed on legal and ethical standards in pediatric clinical practice.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or their designee, based on departmental needs.

• Advanced diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities in pediatric cardiology.
• Skilled in pediatric echocardiography and cardiac evaluation.
• Excellent patient management and communication skills, especially with children and families.
• Ability to teach, mentor, and supervise junior staff effectively.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care.
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Team-oriented, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and Christian service.
• Proficiency in using medical record systems and standard software tools.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Master’s Degree in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
• Fellowship or sub-specialty training in Pediatric Cardiology from a recognized institution.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Specialist recognition in Cardiology by KMPDC.
• Valid practicing license in Cardiology.
• Professional Indemnity Cover.