Neurologist Specialist

Job description / Role

Al Noor hospital Group is looking for Neurologist Specialist for its newly opened specialty clinic in Al Madar - Al Ain

- Primarily is responsible for providing inpatient and outpatient neurological care by examining, diagnoses and treats and disorders of the nervous system.
- Performs neurological examinations of the nerves of the head & neck; muscle strength and movement; balance, ambulation, and reflexes; and sensation, memory, speech, language and other cognitive abilities.
- Competent to treat some of the core neurological diseases that are the primary domain of neurologists are:
- Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system.
- The epilepsies
- Headache and migraine
- Movement disorders
- Polyneuropathies
- Spinal cord disorders
- Genetic diseases with a primarily neurological manifestation

Must be able to perform & read diagnostic tests such as the following:
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- EMG/NCV (electromyography/nerve conduction velocity)
- Must be able to order and studies results of chemical, microscopic, biological, and bacteriological analyses of patient's blood and cerebro-spinal fluid (ESF & Blood) to determine nature and extent of diseases or disorder
- Identify presence of pathological blood conditions or parasites and prescribes and administers medications and drugs.
- Supervises medical activities in operation of, and serves as consultant on electroencephalographic apparatus and other neurological diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
- Formulates plans and procedures for neurological services.
- Must refer the patient to a neurosurgeon when surgical intervention is required.
- Demonstrate efficiency in treating people with hereditary (genetic) diseases.
- Use appropriate counselling, motivational, and behaviour change techniques and skill. This may also involve patients' carers or other family members where appropriate
- Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
- Provide consultation and assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
- As requested or permitted, participate in research activities which contribute to the overall accomplishment of the mission of the hospital.
- Follows policies and procedure for infection control and facility safety in accordance to hospital guidelines.
- Identifies and trains staff to develop professional skills
- Participates in medical conferences and meetings inside and outside Al Noor Hospital.
- Develop a personal program of self study and professional growth with guidance from the

Requirements

Must have a doctor of medicine degree or a doctor of osteopathy degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathy is mandatory, with not less than 3 years specialty training in an accredited neurology residency program.

Relevant license as outlined by a nationally recognized Medical certifying body is mandatory.

Must have HAAD / DHA License.

About the Company

Founded in 1985, Al Noor Hospital provides a complete continuum of healthcare and has places itself among the Leading private hospital services provider in Abu Dhabi. Relocation of Al Noor Hospital to Khalifa Street in 1999, Al Noor Khalifa Branch was launched in the year 2001.

In 2006, Al Noor Hospital was established in Al Ain followed by the inauguration of its unique, purpose-built hospital at Airport Road in 2008. The hospital soon evolved into a state-of-the-art healthcare provider, employing experienced medical professionals and the latest facilities. It has since achieved remarkable progress in the healthcare industry and has recently expanded to Abu Dhabis Western region, opening specialized clinics in Madinat Zayed, Mirfa and Mussafah, offering medical services as well as emergency referrals to its Abu Dhabi branches.