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Cardiac Critical Care Intensivist at Tenwek Hospital
3 months ago
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 of the largest mission hospitals in Africa.
Purpose:
To provide intensivist critical care services within the respective department in order that the patient receives quality care and support in recovery from cardiothoracic surgery or in co-management of critically ill pre-operative cardiothoracic patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Consult with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
Prescribe tests and treatments and recommend surgery where pre-operative optimization has been achieved for pre-operative critical patients, or help patient recover in the acute peri-operative stage after emergence form cardiothoracic surgery.
Be able to perform or guide effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintain detailed notes of appointments with patients, including tests, test results and treatment prescribed. This documentation can be done in person or offered in consultation with junior doctors, cardiac MO’s, echo technicians, cardiothoracic fellows or surgeons.
Perform tests when needed to check health and particular cardiovascular systems and be able to interpret test results to help diagnose and manage the patients.
Provide support and advice to patients receiving intermediate long-term care as they transition out of the critical care unit.
Train and provide educational support and mentorship to junior staff. Be willing to supervise (or if certified) help co-ordinate and offer BLS/ ACLS training.
Safeguard hospital’s and patients’ confidential information and property at all times.
Be willing to promote cardiothoracic-related research. Identify research topics, construct a research plan, and carry out surveys at the operational level.
Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate, depending on the need and urgency.
Promote effective interpersonal and public relations with team.
Display Christ-like attitude and character both on- and off-duty.
Abide by the Tenwek Hospital moral code and Kenya Medical and Dental Council regulations.
Maintain familiarity with the legal implications of clinical practice and ensure that legal requirements are met.
SPECIFIC SKILLS SET
Good fund of knowledge of cardiovascular medicine, ionotropic and vasopressor support
Able to perform basic bedside echocardiography and/or interpret results to guide in clinical care
Can set up ventilator and troubleshoot for proper functioning with overhead consultation of respiratory therapist when need arises
Basic knowledge of use, management and troubleshooting intra-aortic balloon pump and other cardiac support devises that may be used
SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:
Director of Cardiothoracic Surgical Services or his/her designate (Primary Supervisor)
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Cardiothoracic fellows, medical and clinical officers, echocardiography technicians, nurses
QUALIFICATIONS
Committed Christian
Medical degree, Masters or fellowship in Adult/Pediatrics Critical care
Valid medical license and registered with the Kenya Medical and Dental Council
Two years of relevant work experience in a busy Cardiac Hospital, of which must be after post-basic qualification
BLS, ACLS Certified
Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, communication, administrative, and customer care skills
Mentorship training is an added advantage
Computer Literate
