Specialist Neurosurgeon

Role Overview

Specialist Neurosurgeon at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of neurosurgical conditions with a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of neurosurgical conditions.
• Evaluate and manage patients with brain, spinal, cranial nerve, and peripheral nerve disorders.
• Review and interpret relevant MRI, CT, angiography, and other neuroimaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
• Diagnose and manage degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders.
• Evaluate patients with hydrocephalus, intracranial pressure disorders, vascular conditions, and other neurological surgical conditions.

Surgical Management

• Perform appropriate elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Manage brain tumors, spinal tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and other intracranial conditions.
• Perform appropriate spinal procedures, including decompression and other surgical interventions where appropriately trained.
• Participate in the management of neurotrauma and emergency neurosurgical cases where required.

Perioperative Care

• Conduct pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor patients for neurological and surgical complications and provide appropriate management.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborate with neurologists, neuroradiologists, oncologists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, recovery, and follow-up.

Governance & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Neurosurgery.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of post-specialization experience in Neurosurgery.
• Strong experience in general neurosurgery and the surgical management of brain and spinal conditions.
• Experience in cranial and/or spinal neurosurgery is highly desirable.
• Experience managing emergency neurosurgical and neurotrauma cases is an advantage.
• Eligible for DHA Specialist classification/license in Dubai.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent surgical, clinical, communication, and patient-management skills.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Modern multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.