Senior Medical Specialist (Paediatric Intensivist)

Job Title: Consultant Paediatric Intensivist

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide specialised assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of critically ill infants, children, and adolescents admitted to the paediatric accident and emergency unit.
• Lead the provision of advanced life support and critical care interventions, including mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, and organ support therapies.
• Coordinate the admission, management, and discharge of patients within the paediatric accident and emergency unit.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and ensure evidence-based management of critically ill paediatric patients.
• Respond to paediatric emergencies and provide consultation for critically ill children across the hospital.
• Perform and supervise specialised procedures within the scope of paediatric intensive care practice.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care plans, clinical outcomes, and discharge summaries.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the management of complex paediatric cases.
• Provide expert consultation services to paediatricians, surgeons, anaesthesiologists, emergency physicians, and other clinicians.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols, guidelines, and standard operating procedures for paediatric critical care.
• Participate in mortality and morbidity reviews, clinical audits, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Coordinate referrals and transfers of critically ill children requiring specialised interventions.

Education & Training

• Provide mentorship and supervision to medical officers, paediatric residents, interns, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in continuous medical education (CME) and continuous professional development activities.
• Support training programs in paediatric emergency care, resuscitation, and critical care.
• Participate in academic activities and teaching programs within the hospital.

Research & Quality Improvement

• Conduct and participate in clinical research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives related to paediatric critical care.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend strategies to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative paediatric critical care services.

Administration & Operations

• Support planning, development, and expansion of paediatric intensive care services.
• Ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of critical care equipment and resources.
• Participate in workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation within the paediatric accident and emergency unit.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Professional Registration

• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Fellowship or equivalent sub-specialty training in Paediatric Intensive Care, Paediatric Critical Care, or Paediatric Emergency and Critical Care Medicine from a recognised institution.
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a Specialist in Paediatrics and Paediatric Intensive Care by KMPDC, where applicable.
• Valid practicing license issued by KMPDC.
• Valid professional indemnity insurance cover.

Experience

• Served for at least three (3) years in a comparable and relevant position of responsibility at a senior management level in the public service or private sector.
• At least three (3) years of relevant post-specialisation experience in paediatric intensive care or a busy tertiary healthcare facility.

Clinical Competence & Certifications

• Demonstrated competence in advanced paediatric life support, mechanical ventilation, invasive monitoring, and critical care procedures.
• Certification in Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and multidisciplinary team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and hospital information systems.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical medical practice.