Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery

Hamad Medical Corporation; Doha; On-site; QAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha is seeking a Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery to lead a team of consultants and junior doctors, guiding clinical decisions and patient care in a high-volume setting.

The role requires a Western medical qualification and at least 5 years of post-qualification neurosurgery experience, with cerebrovascular and skull base expertise, plus license eligibility in Qatar. Strong leadership and teaching abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification neurosurgery experience required.
• Valid medical license/registration and eligibility to practice in Qatar.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care and make clinical decisions for patients under your supervision.
• Oversee a team of consultants and junior doctors, ensuring clinical excellence.
• Engage in teaching, training, and setting priorities for academic and research activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Western medical qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is the most senior doctor (apart from the Department Chair and/or Section Head) who practices in a specific specialty and has oversight responsibility for his team of Consultants and junior doctors and manages other team members. The Senior Consultant is responsible for the care of all patients admitted under his name and for all the clinical decisions made by other doctors under his supervision. Ability to relate well to others and use interpersonal skills to achieve desired objectives, recognizing the need to represent both the clinical work and the team In addition to providing high quality patient care (diagnose, treat, manage and admit patients under his name) as delineated by his clinical privileges, the Senior Consultant works closely with department chair and/or section head on management issues (such as service development, funding, budgets, and staffing), on the teaching and training of junior doctors, and on academic and research priorities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Western Qualification (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification clinical experience in Neurosurgery, with experience in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery.
• Valid medical license/registration from the home country and/or eligibility for licensing in Qatar
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to high standards of patient care, patient safety, and clinical excellence