Resident Consultant Cardiologist

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK) is an Institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa.
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation.
AKHK has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira, Kabarnet and an upcoming Medical Centre in Lodwar.
The Hospital seeks to recruit a professional for the following position listed below:
RESIDENT CONSULTANT CARDIOLOGISTOVERALL RESPONSIBILITY: The successful candidate will provide quality Cardiology services to both outpatients and inpatients. He / she will be expected to be an active member of the health care team in the hospital and to contribute to the continuing professional development programmes of the hospital.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Provide specialist evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with cardiovascular diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  
• Perform and interpret specialized cardiac investigations including ECGs, echocardiography, stress testing, and cardiac catheterization where credentialed.
  
• Manage acute cardiac emergencies and provide consultative support to critical care and medical teams.
  
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans and protocols and ensure continuity of care through multidisciplinary collaboration.
  
• Collaborate with other specialists and departments to coordinate comprehensive, patient-centred care.
  
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuous professional development in line with local and international standards.
  
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on cardiovascular health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modification.
  
• Contribute to the training other doctors, nurses and other hospital staff education, and mentorship of medical officers and interns.
  
• Maintain accurate medical records and adhere to hospital policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Refer patients to cardiothoracic or other relevant surgical specialists for corrective interventions where indicated.
  

REQUIREMENTS

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• Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from a recognized institution.
  
• Fellowship in Cardiology from a recognized institution.
  
• Minimum of two (2) years’ post-qualification experience working as a Cardiologist.
  
• Registered and licensed with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), with specialist recognition in Cardiology.
  
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
  
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform via www.akdn.org/careers/2272154.
All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered and your application must be received by 30th January 2026.