Medical Specialist I (Neurosurgeon)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Neurosurgeon to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with disorders affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and related structures. You will perform elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures while upholding the highest professional standards and protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate, and manage patients with disorders affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and related structures.
• Perform elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures in accordance with established professional standards and protocols.
• Manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, intracranial hemorrhages, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, congenital neurological disorders, and other neurosurgical conditions.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative management and follow-up care for neurosurgical patients.
• Participate in intensive care management of critically ill neurosurgical patients.
• Provide emergency neurosurgical consultation and intervention during on-call duties.
• Provide specialist consultation services to clinicians and healthcare teams on neurosurgical conditions and treatment options.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings involving neurology, intensive care, trauma, oncology, orthopedics, radiology, rehabilitation, and other specialties.
• Support clinical decision-making through expert assessment and management recommendations.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols for neurosurgical care.
• Participate in continuous medical education (CME) programs and other professional development activities.
• Mentor and supervise medical officers, interns, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Support training and development of healthcare workers involved in neurosurgical patient care.
• Participate actively in departmental, clinical, and hospital meetings.
• Contribute to the development of specialized neurosurgical training programs within the institution.
• Conduct clinical research and contribute to scientific publications in neurosurgery and related fields.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality assurance programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and adoption of advances in neurosurgical care.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting on neurosurgical outcomes and service delivery indicators.
• Participate in planning, development, and expansion of neurosurgical services within the hospital.
• Ensure proper utilization, maintenance, and safeguarding of neurosurgical equipment and resources.
• Support implementation of patient safety, infection prevention, and quality management programs.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with hospital management in strategic planning for specialized surgical services.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Professional Registration

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Master of Medicine (MMed) in Neurosurgery or an equivalent specialist qualification recognized by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
• Recognition as a specialist neurosurgeon by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
• Valid practicing license issued by the KMPDC.
• Valid professional indemnity insurance cover.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience serving in a comparable position within the public or private sector.
• At least one (1) year relevant working experience as a neurosurgeon in a recognized and busy healthcare institution.

Clinical & Technical Competence

• Demonstrated competence in performing elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures.
• Knowledge of current neurosurgical techniques, patient safety standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, surgical, and decision-making skills.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and hospital information systems.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical medical practice.
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.