Job Purpose

To provide specialized critical care to infants and children in the Paediatric ICU (PICU), 
ensuring safe, coordinated, and high-quality care in a multidisciplinary setting.

Duties and Responsibilities 
i. Lead evidence-based management of critically ill paediatric patients in PICU and 
support emergency responses hospital-wide.
ii. Perform advanced airway management, ventilation strategies, and hemodynamic 
monitoring/interventions.
iii. Coordinate care with paediatric subspecialists, anaesthesia, surgery, and nursing 
to optimize outcomes.
iv. Establish and enforce infection prevention, sedation/analgesia, and patient safety 
protocols.
v. Support step-up/step-down pathways and timely referrals/transfer where 
appropriate.
vi. Participate in morbidity & mortality reviews, audits, and quality improvement 
projects.
vii. Teach and mentor clinicians rotating through critical care and contribute to PICU 
training.
viii. Engage in research and data-driven service development for paediatric critical 
care.

Qualifications & Requirements 

i. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution 
recognized by KMPDC.
ii. MMed in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from an 
institution recognized by KMPDC.
iii. Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Paediatric Critical Care/Intensive Care or 
equivalent from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
iv. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
v. Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC.
vi. Retention in the KMPDC register.
vii. Valid Practice License from KMPDC.
viii. Valid Indemnity Cover.
ix. Proficiency in computer applications.
x. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Core Competencies 

i. Clinical Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in the stated specialty and evidence-
based practice.
ii. Professional Integrity: High ethical standards, accountability, and sound clinical 
judgement.
iii. Compassionate Care: Patient- and family-centered approach that is respectful 
and culturally sensitive.
iv. Collaborative Teamwork: Effective engagement within multidisciplinary teams.
v. Effective Communication: Clear, timely, and empathetic communication with 
patients, families, and colleagues.
vi. Continuous Learning & Teaching: Commitment to CPD, teaching, mentorship, 
quality improvement, and research

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the KMPDC
• Valid Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Recognition as a specialist or sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Registration and Retention with the KMPDC
• Valid practicing license from KMPDC
• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by KMPDC
• Fellowship/sub-specialty training in Paediatric Critical Care/Intensive Care or  equivalent from an institution recognized by KMPDC.