Consultant Physician

A busy hospital based private cardiac clinic offering a full range outpatient and inpatient invasive and non-invasive care.
Reports to
Cardiology Consultant
Responsible for (Direct reports)
Nurses
Roles & Responsibilities
• To examine and treat disorders and diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• Consult with patients learn their medical histories and to determine the appropriate course of treatment;
• Recommend and order tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition; in liaison with the consultant.
• Coordinate medical staff for tests and procedures;
• Update and maintain patient records;
• Attend daily rounds on in-patients;
• Perform evening rounds on in-patients;
• Monitor progress of in-patients in continual consultation with Medical Director;
• Take calls for in patients at The Nairobi Hospital;
• Work as part of a team to ensure the best treatment is given to patients.
Qualifications & Education Requirements
• Doctoral degree in medicine: completion of residency program in Internal medicine.
• Have intent in advancing cardiac knowledge.
Years of Experience
• Graduated Internal Medicine in the last 2yrs -2019/2020
Behavioral competencies
• Organized and professional manner;
• Sure of own judgement;
• Understanding of self’s strengths and weakness;
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Extensive knowledge of medical practices;
• Leadership qualities;
• Keeping up-to-date with any advances in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with heart conditions;
• Ability to work with people from varying backgrounds;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Honest.
To provide the full scope of cardiovascular care.