Consultant Neurosurgery

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical and Surgical Care:

• Perform neurosurgical procedures including but not limited to:
• Brain tumor resections (primary and metastatic)
• Spinal surgeries (including deformity correction, disc herniation, and spinal stabilization)
• Neurovascular surgeries (e.g., aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations)
• Functional neurosurgery (e.g., deep brain stimulation for movement disorders)
• Pediatric neurosurgery (if applicable)
• Provide pre-operative evaluations, intra-operative decision-making, and post-operative management for neurosurgical patients.
• Supervise and guide neurosurgical teams, residents, and medical students during clinical rounds and surgeries.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neuro-radiologists, and intensivists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.

2. Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and tumor boards for complex cases involving brain and spinal pathologies.
• Coordinate patient management with other specialties such as oncology, radiology, rehabilitation medicine, and pain management.
• Supervise and support junior surgical staff, including residents, fellows, and medical students.

3. Patient Counseling and Education:

• Provide clear, compassionate, and evidence-based counseling to patients and families regarding surgical procedures, risks, and expected outcomes.
• Educate patients on post-operative care, rehabilitation, and potential long-term outcomes.
• Offer second opinions for patients referred for neurosurgical interventions and manage emergency consultations.

4. Academic and Research Contributions:

• Engage in clinical research and publish findings in national and international journals.
• Participate in academic teaching programs, including surgical skills workshops, rounds, and case discussions for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Attend and contribute to national and international neurosurgical conferences and workshops.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives to enhance surgical outcomes and patient safety.

5. Quality and Safety Management:

• Ensure strict adherence to the hospital's clinical protocols, patient safety guidelines, and infection control standards.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs and contribute to policy development.
• Implement and follow best practices for surgical safety, including participation in surgical safety checklists and audits.
• Engage in regular feedback sessions with colleagues to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Qualification:

• MBBS with MS (General Surgery)
• MCh / DNB in Neurosurgery or equivalent from a recognized medical institution

• Experience:

• Minimum of 510 years of experience as a neurosurgeon in a clinical and surgical setting, including complex cases.
• Hands-on experience in managing neurosurgical emergencies, brain tumors, spinal deformities, and neurovascular conditions.
• Experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques (preferred but not mandatory).

• Licensure:

• Valid medical registration with the State Medical Council or National Medical Council

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced expertise in neurosurgical techniques for brain and spine surgeries
• Strong clinical decision-making abilities and expertise in handling complex neurosurgical cases
• Excellent communication skills for patient counseling and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong teaching and mentoring abilities for residents and junior surgical staff
• Ability to perform under pressure, especially in high-risk and emergency surgical situations
• Familiarity with hospital and regulatory guidelines for patient safety, surgical protocols, and compliance standards
• Proficient in the use of surgical technologies, neuro-imaging software, and electronic medical records (EMR)