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Tenwek Hospital

Pediatrics

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Tenwek Vitals

361-bed Christian Mission Hospital
Hospital staff: 500+
Inpatients/year: 15,000+
Outpatients/year: 220,000+
Surgeries/year: 8,000
Births/year: approx. 3,000
Hospital-wide HMIS and radiology PACS system

Full-time missionary staff includes physicians in:
General and Orthopedic Surgery
Family Practice
Internal Medicine
Neurosurgery
Pediatrics
Pediatric Surgery
OB/GYN
Ophthalmology
Gastroenterology

A 2019 study of health care resources in Kenya found that the nation had two pediatricians per 100,000 children under age 18, as compared to more than 100 pediatricians per 100,000 children in the United States.

In Bomet County, where Tenwek Hospital is located, a significant proportion of the population is under age 18; mortality rates for children under age 5 are far higher than in better resourced countries.

At Tenwek, the daily census on the pediatrics ward numbers from 10-20 patients. Diagnoses include sepsis, severe acute malnutrition, status epilepticus, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, cerebral palsy, rheumatic heart disease, liver failure, GI bleeding, and meningitis, as well as acutely ill children whose diagnoses are far less certain. Patients often times present late in their disease course, which keeps the Tenwek inpatient pediatric wards very busy. The pediatric team heavily relies on visiting pediatricians to help with the treatment of these very sick children.

The Tenwek NICU, whose census ranges from approximately 24-45 patients, provides care for preterm and term infants who require acute care, as well as stable premature infants who require close monitoring of nutrition and growth.

A short-term service visit to Tenwek allows pediatricians to care for individual patients, as well as share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of Kenyan physicians and nurses. Visiting pediatricians interact daily with Kenyan Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, and staff nurses, as well as the nurses, residents, and interns who are training at the hospital. It is also an exceptional opportunity for personal growth in a Christian community that depends on and celebrates God’s goodness and healing power in the midst of suffering.

Daily Responsibilities of a Visiting Pediatrician

On a typical weekday for a visiting pediatrician, rounds begin at 7 a.m. on the pediatrics and NICU units. Teaching conferences often are part of the rounds, which usually end around 9:30 a.m. Clinical work and consultations occur throughout the day, with breaks for “chai time” and lunch. Throughout the day, emergencies such as coding, stabilizing a critical child, or spending time with the families of children who are very ill also occur.

Afternoons include clinical consultations, particularly with interns and Medical Officers. At 4 p.m., sign-out with the night call team takes place. Visiting physicians also should expect to be on call once or twice a week and on a weekend.

Department Staff

Tenwek also offers extensive outpatient services in pediatrics. This service is managed by Tenwek’s own Medical and Clinical Officers. Visiting pediatricians may be asked to consult on on complex outpatient cases, but primarily will be providing inpatient care.

Plans are underway to develop a specialized mentoring program to provide pediatric training and Christian discipleship for Medical Officers (MDs). This will equip the next generation of African healthcare providers to effectively run an inpatient pediatric service in rural, under-resourced areas.

Learn more about visiting Tenwek

    Medical Specialties
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Endoscopy-Gastroenterology
  • General Surgery
  • Nephrology
  • Neurosurgery
  • OB/GYN
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Pediatrics
  • Physiotherapy
  • Special Needs Clinic

Pediatrics Champion


Carolyn Stickney, M.D.
castickney@gmail.com

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Tenwek Hospital Mission

tenwek-hospital-logoTenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God.

Friends of Tenwek Mission

Friends of Tenwek is an independent 501c3 non-profit charitable organization growing an actively-engaged global community to empower Tenwek Hospital to provide excellent compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry and training for service through capacity-building, financial resources and spiritual support.

Designation of Gifts

Friends of Tenwek Inc. (FOT) sets meaningful and achievable fundraising goals in support of Tenwek Hospital. When the gifts received for a designated project or program exceed the identified need or fall so short that the project cannot be fulfilled, the FOT Board of Directors will use its discretion to redirect the funds to another, similar area of need at Tenwek Hospital.

 

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