Consultant Pediatric Neurology

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Neurology at SEHA Hospitals. This role provides specialized pediatric neurology care with a focus on epilepsy management within a JCI-accredited hospital environment.

Role Purpose

To diagnose and treat pediatric neurology patients according to established standards of best practice, oversee junior medical staff, lead clinical activities, and support divisional operations and performance management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for pediatric neurology
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals

Clinical Documentation and Record Management

• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices

Supervision and Team Leadership

• Oversee the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe, and holistic care for individual patients
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required

Resource Management

• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources

Managerial and Administrative Duties

• Support, implement, and follow all hospital, departmental, and divisional initiatives, policies, and procedures
• Lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times
• Attend Divisional meetings as required
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief

Compliance and Governance

• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Pediatric Neurology – Epilepsy
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship, or additional certification in Pediatric Neurology – Epilepsy
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Neurology – Epilepsy
• Qualification from Tier 1
• Qualification from Tier 2
• Current national license or equivalent
• Valid DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred

Additional Information

• Certified proof of yearly CME required
• Compliance with SEHA requirements and facility policies mandatory