Job purpose
Reporting to the Chief Medical Specialist/Head of Department, the Medical Specialist II (Paediatric Cardiologist) will be expected to take full responsibility for patients under his/her care.
Responsibilities
Reviewing patients and instructing in writing all the recommendations;
Undertaking “First-on-Call” duties including clerking, investigating and managing patients.
Conducting weekly clinic and theatre days.
Training, supervising and mentoring Medical Officers, Medical Intern and other students.
Performing emergency surgeries.
Undertaking medico-legal duties including filling of P.3 forms, court attendance and performing post mortems.
Undertaking medical examinations and preparing Medical Board Proceedings;
Carrying out community diagnosis, care and treatment.
Ensuring data and information is collected, transmitted and utilized to benefit of the customer and service provider.
Conducting disease surveillance, prevention and control.
Carrying out health education and promotion; and
Preparing medical reports.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Paediatrics from the University of Nairobi or any other recognized University.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree from a recognized institution by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Fellowship training in Paediatric Cardiology or proven interest in Paediatric Cardiology sub-speciality.
Training in Interventional cardiology will be an added advantage.
Proven experience of not less than one (1) year at the level of Medical Specialist.
Specialist recognition certificate from the Medical Practitioners’ and Dentist Board
Registration Certificate by the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Valid practicing license from Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.
Retention in the Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board register.
Professional Indemnity Cover.
Evidence in knowledge and proficiency in computer applications.
Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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