Consultant Neurologist at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide quality Neurology 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

• 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.