Job Purpose 

To provide diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of neurological disorders and conditions affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Accurately diagnose neurological disorders and conditions through clinical assessments, imaging, and other diagnostic techniques.  
2. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, which may involve surgical procedures, medical therapies, or other interventions as appropriate. 
3. Continuously monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.  
4. Perform a range of neurosurgical procedures, including brain surgery, spinal surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery.  
5. Ensure that surgical procedures adhere to established protocols and safety standards. 
6. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for complex neurosurgical cases.  
7. Collaborate closely with neurologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive neurological care.  
8. Participate in case discussions and treatment planning with other specialists.  
9. Educate patients and their families about neurological conditions, treatment options, and recovery expectations. 
10. Counsel patients and relatives on diagnosis, treatment options, risks, expected outcomes and postoperative care.
11. Teach and mentor trainees and allied health professionals. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

1. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by KMPDC. 
2. Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from an institution recognized by KMPDC. 
3. Registration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).  
4. Recognition as a specialist/sub-specialist by KMPDC. 
5. Retention in the KMPDC register. 
6. Valid Practice License from KMPDC for the stated specialty.  
7. Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover. 
8. Proficiency in computer applications. 
9. Compliance with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.  

• Cover Letter/Application Letter
• National ID
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Recognition as a specialist or sub-specialist by KMPDC.
• Registration and Retention with the KMPDC
• Valid practicing license from KMPDC
• Valid Professional Insurance Indemnity Cover
• Curriculum Vitae - CV
• Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from an institution recognized by KMPDC.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from an institution recognized by the KMPDC