Specialist Neurology

About the role

Czech Rehabilitation Hospital in Al Ain is hiring a full-time Specialist Neurologist. The specialist 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, 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 health care 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

• Home country license and certification to practice Neurology, and an active DOH license as Specialist Neurology or equivalent
• At least 3 to 5 years of clinical experience 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
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, lift, stretch, stoop and make repetitive movements

Required skills

• Neurological examination and interpretation of EEG, EMG/NCV, VEP and BAEP
• Prescribing and monitoring of neurological medications
• Effective verbal and written communication