Neurologist

About the role

Royal Health Al Salam Specialized Hospital in Abu Dhabi is hiring a full-time Neurologist. The Neurologist diagnoses and treats disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles and related diseases, examining patients' mental and physical status, conducting medical tests and scans and evaluating the results.

Key responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient neurological care by examining, diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system
• Perform neurological examinations of the head and neck nerves, muscle strength and movement, balance, ambulation, reflexes, and sensation, memory, speech, language and other cognitive abilities
• Manage core neurological diseases such as demyelinating diseases, epilepsy, headache and migraine, movement disorders, polyneuropathies, spinal cord disorders, cognitive dysfunction and genetic diseases with a primarily neurologic manifestation
• Perform and read diagnostic tests such as EEG, EMG/NCV, VEP and BAEP
• Identify pathological blood conditions, prescribe and administer relevant medications, and monitor patients for behavioural and cognitive side effects of drugs such as anti-epileptics
• Counsel patients on the background of neurological disorders, including risk factors, genetic or environmental concerns, and refer patients to other healthcare practitioners as needed
• Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems
• Prepare, maintain or review patient records, and order supportive care services such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care and social services

Required profile

• Medical degree and successful completion of a residency and fellowship in Neurology from an accredited institute
• Home country license and certification to practice Neurology
• Active DOH license as Consultant Neurology or equivalent
• Experience working in a clinical setting with a proven track record
• Ability to concentrate for long periods, tolerate frequent interruptions and adapt to changing priorities
• Good command of written and spoken English; Arabic fluency is an advantage

Required skills

• Neurological examination and interpretation of EEG, EMG/NCV, VEP and BAEP
• Prescribing and monitoring neurological medications
• Manual dexterity for procedures and patient examinations