Consultant Neurologist at Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK)

The Aga Khan Academy Nairobi is operated by Aga Khan Education Service Kenya (AKESK), a non-profit organization, with close to a hundred years’ experience operating schools in Kenya. Our first formal schools were opened in 1918, and AKESK currently operates 11 schools in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and Eldoret, serving close to 5,000 students with a quali...
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Consultant Neurologist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

The position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, SafeCare level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret and Kimilili. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified applicants to fill the position listed below.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform and supervise neurology diagnostic procedures, including lumbar puncture and direct fundoscopy.
  • Interpret and conduct nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG).
  • Interpret evoked potentials, EEG (electroencephalogram) recordings, including prolonged video EEG monitoring, and possess proficiency in polysomnography interpretation skills.
  • Provide preliminary interpretations of neuroimaging scans for common neurological conditions, particularly in emergency situations.
  • Lead efforts to enhance Neurology services within the hospital and its outreach centers.
  • Engage in teaching and mentoring of junior Doctors.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized university
  • Fellowship in Neurology with interest and expertise in comprehensive modern epilepsy management
  • The successful candidate will be required to provide a lead in neurology services and collaborations in research.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKESK) on krb-xjobs.brassring.com to apply

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