general Consultant Neurologist

Istishari Arab Hospital is one of the hospitals of the Arab Medical Complex Hospitals Group and is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in health care quality and safety.

The Neuroscience Centre at Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah- Palestine is the first Centre of Excellence in the country. The Hospital is one of the country's largest and busiest acute and tertiary hospitals. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with Al-Quds University.

The Centre has dedicated 13 beds for Neuro intensive care, 2 well-equipped operating theatres, and dedicated wards to host an established and thriving full neurosurgery service, neuro-interventional neuro radiology service including thrombectomy and stroke service, scoliosis and deformity, neuropathology, and rehabilitation. 

Applicants are invited to apply for a post as a general Consultant Neurologist, a specialist interest is desirable. You will join a team of neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, and neuro intensivists/Neuro-anaesthetists at our newly established Neuroscience Centre at Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our existing team which provides general and sub-specialist patient care at the first Neurosciences Centre of Excellence in Palestine. The Neurology outpatient and in-patient services are supported by a dedicated Neurophysiology service.

Candidate Profile

Responsibilities

      -       Clinical Assessment: Conduct thorough neurological examinations to assess patients' symptoms, medical history, and diagnostic tests to determine the nature and cause of their neurological conditions.

      -       Diagnosis: Accurately diagnose various neurological disorders such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and peripheral neuropathies.

      -       Treatment Planning: Develop personalized treatment plans, which may include medications, physical therapy, rehabilitation, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions, as needed.

      -       Patient Management: Provide ongoing care to patients, monitoring their progress, adjusting treatment plans when necessary, and addressing any complications or side effects of treatments.

      -       Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, radiologists, neurosurgeons, and physiotherapists, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.

     -       Research and Education: Stay updated with the latest advancements in neurology through continuous medical education and contribute to research projects or clinical trials within the field.

     -       Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about neurological conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures to improve their quality of life.

     -       Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, test results, treatment plans, and progress notes.

      -       Consultations: Provide consultations to referring physicians and healthcare professionals regarding complex neurological cases.

      -      Emergency Response: Be available for emergency consultations and stroke service and participate in on-call rotations as required by the hospital/clinic.

Qualification

      -       Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent).

      -       Completion of a residency program in neurology OR Clinical training.

      -       Board certification in neurology or equivalent credentials.

      -       Palestinian medical license to practice as a Neurologist or equivalent.

Required Experiences

      -       Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

      -       Recognized teaching skills course/ medical education qualification.

      -       Exposure to a variety of working environments.

Minimum Requirements

     -       Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.

     -       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

     -       Commitment to ongoing medical education and professional development.

     -       Knowledge of the latest advancements in neurological research and treatments.

     -       Good writing and presentation skills.

     -       Comprehensive training appropriate to this post.

Working Conditions

The successful applicant will be expected to provide expert patient assessment in diagnosing and managing all neurological conditions in both in-patient and out-patient settings. They will be required to actively engage in and develop Neurology services and to provide clinical leadership to others. A flexible approach will be required to work for our hospital. They will work collaboratively with colleagues to skills to provide new ways of working across different professions and organizations.

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