OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY


Reporting to the Head of Department, the Consultant Neurologist will be responsible for providing quality neurology services to both outpatients and inpatients. He/She will be expected to be an active member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team at the hospital and contribute to the hospital's continuing professional development programmes.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Perform and supervise neurology diagnostic procedures, including lumbar puncture and direct fundoscopy
Interpret and conduct nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG)
Interpret evoked potentials, EEG (electroencephalogram) recordings, including prolonged video EEG monitoring, and possess proficiency in polysomnography interpretation skills
Provide preliminary interpretations of neuroimaging scans for common neurological conditions, particularly in emergency situations
Lead efforts to enhance Neurology services within the hospital and its outreach centers
Engage in teaching and mentoring of junior Doctors.


The requirements


Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized university
Fellowship in Neurology with interest and expertise in comprehensive modern epilepsy management
The successful candidate will be required to provide a lead in neurology services and collaborations in research.