Vacancy title:
Intensivist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Management, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
DIANI BEACH HOSPITAL

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 20 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

INTENSIVIST

Job Title: Intensivist (Critical Care Specialist)
Department: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Reports To: Medical Superintendent / Head of Clinical Services

Job Purpose

To provide specialized critical care services to patients requiring intensive monitoring and life-support interventions, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based management of critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill adult patients admitted to the ICU.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Perform advanced critical care procedures including intubation, central venous catheter insertion, arterial line placement, and ventilator management.
• Lead multidisciplinary ICU ward rounds.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, physicians, anaesthetists, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
• Supervise ICU medical officers, residents, interns, and nursing staff.
• Monitor patient outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in emergency response teams and rapid response services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ICU records.
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and continuous professional development.
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and critical care protocols.
• Participate in the hospital's on-call schedule.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB).
• Master's degree or Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia with Critical Care, or equivalent.
• Registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Valid practising licence.
• Relevant experience in intensive care practice is desirable.
• Certification in ACLS and BLS is mandatory.

Key Competencies

• Advanced critical care knowledge.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Crisis management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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