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Consultant Neurologist
About this role
The Consultant Neurologist at AMCE Abuja will diagnose, treat and manage patients with neurological disorders, lead the neurology service, and participate in teaching, research and quality improvement. It is a senior role requiring substantial post-fellowship hospital experience and the ability to lead a team and deliver high-quality patient care.
What you would do
- Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments for inpatients and outpatients.
- Diagnose and manage a broad range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, and CNS infections.
- Provide acute stroke care, including thrombolysis, and coordinate with interventional radiology.
- Oversee neurodiagnostic testing and imaging interpretation in collaboration with radiology colleagues.
- Lead the neurology team, supervise junior doctors and residents, and participate in on-call duties.
- Teach, supervise and mentor trainees; contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives.
What they are asking for
- MBBS/MD or equivalent with board certification in Neurology and a valid Nigerian medical licence or eligibility to obtain one.
- Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience in a hospital setting, preferably in a high-volume neurology unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in neurodiagnostic procedures (EEG, EMG, NCS, evoked potentials) and neuroimaging (CT, MRI).
- Strong knowledge of national and international guidelines for stroke and epilepsy, with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills with cultural sensitivity and empathy, plus a track record in quality improvement and clinical governance.
- Postgraduate qualifications in neurophysiology, stroke medicine, neuropalliative care, or medical education are desirable; experience training junior staff and research with peer-reviewed publications is an added advantage.
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