Consultant Neurology

Alert International; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Kuwait is seeking a highly qualified medical professional with a minimum of 20 years of experience. The role involves comprehensive patient management, from diagnosis to treatment, alongside responsibilities for mentoring junior staff and adhering to hospital protocols. Candidates must have MBBS or equivalent credentials and be willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years experience, 10 years post-PhD/Board certification.
• Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• On-call duties as per hospital policy.
• Assist in clinical/academic activities.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Clinical decision-making

Time management

Effective communication

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

PhD, Royal College, Fellowship

Job description

Description

You will be responsible for:

• Responsible for initial assessment, requesting the investigation, analyzing the rest results, diagnosis, treatment, and re-assessment on follow-up;
• Prescribe or administer therapy, medication and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness or disease;
• Explain procedures and discuss diagnostic results or prescribed treatments with tile patients and attendants;
• Responsible for monitoring the patient's condition and progress and re-evaluate / re-assessment and treating the patient accordingly;
• Will refer patient to other specialists when necessary, also consult with, or provide consulting services to, other physicians whenever requested;
• Authenticate and sign the medical record/ progress notes with date, timeand employeeID number andstamp every time.You will also review and countersign all junior medical staff notes related to patients;
• Perform diagnostic or therapeutic proceduresspecificallyaccording to the qualification, licenses, training & experience;
• Responsible for approving the Discharge Summary, follow-up andMedical Report of the patients;
• Ensure the implementation of all the approved policies and procedures, rules, regulations, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of clinical services;
• On-Call as per hospital policy, as needed and will assume the duties of Coordinator of the Department;
• Participate in the provision of clinical/academic activities of the hospital.

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology, the central nervous system and other body systems;
• Good diagnostic skills to determine the type of disease or condition, its severity and extent;
• Excellent problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills;
• The ability to work alone and in multidisciplinary teams;
• Good time management and organizational skills;
• The ability to communicate effectively, with patients and staff from a wide range of backgrounds;
• Excellent practicalskills,to be able to complete clinical neurological examinations;
• Familiarity with research methods and a willingness to keep knowledge up to date;
• Leadership ability.

Education & Qualifications:

• MBBS or equivalent qualification AND completion of specialty qualification;
• PhD, Royal College, Fellowship, European/American/Canadian or Arab Board certified;
• Minimum of 20years experience, and minimum of 10 year post PhD or Board certification;
• Willing to relocate to Kuwait.