Cardiothoracic Surgeon

  • Contract
  • Mombasa
  • Posted 1 week ago
  • November 12, 2024

Mombasa County

Mombasa County is seeking an accomplished Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join their esteemed medical team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cardiovascular care in the region, with a 3-year contract term.

About the Role:

As the Cardiothoracic Surgeon, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care to patients with cardiac and thoracic conditions. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in delivering exceptional patient outcomes and driving the development of specialized cardiothoracic services within the county.

Key Responsibilities:

Emergency and Elective Surgical Care

  • – Attend to all emergency cardiothoracic surgeries according to the established on-call roster
  • – Perform a wide range of elective cardiothoracic surgeries, including those related to the heart, lungs, and other thoracic structures

Outpatient Care

  • – Manage a specialized cardiothoracic clinic, seeing patients at least once a week
  • – Provide comprehensive, personalized care to patients with cardiac and thoracic symptoms requiring surgical intervention

Inpatient Management

  • – Participate in daily ward rounds for patients under your care
  • – Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless and coordinated patient management

Surgical Operations

  • – Maintain a dedicated schedule of cardiothoracic surgical lists, performing complex procedures with precision and skill
  • – Continuously explore and implement the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgical techniques to optimize patient outcomes

Professional Development and Education

  • – Contribute to the facility’s educational programs, sharing your expertise with healthcare professionals
  • – Participate in continuous medical education activities to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field

Institutional Leadership

  • – Work closely with the Head of Department and Institutional Head to fulfill any additional responsibilities as directed
  • – Demonstrate a high degree of administrative capability and broad professional experience

Requirements:

Educational Qualifications

  • – Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
  • – Master’s degree or postgraduate degree in general surgery, with a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery or a master’s degree in cardiothoracic surgery

Licensure and Registration

  • – Registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board, with specialist recognition for cardiothoracic surgery

Experience

  • – Extensive and stable work history as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • – Demonstrated a high degree of administrative capability and broad professional experience

Essential Skills and Competencies

  • – Exceptional surgical skills and expertise in a wide range of cardiothoracic procedures
  • – Ability to perform under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • – Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
  • – Commitment to continuous learning and the implementation of the latest advancements in cardiothoracic surgery
  • – Excellent leadership and administrative capabilities to contribute to the overall development of the institution

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