Consultant Neurologist at Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu

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.