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Consultant Neurologist at Aga Khan

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Institution: Aga Khan Health Services
Location: Kisumu, Kenya
Sector: Social Development
Region: Eastern Africa
Application Deadline: 17-Jan-2025

The Position

The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu (AKHK), a key institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, is seeking a Consultant Neurologist to join its team. AKHK is part of a dynamic healthcare network across East Africa, committed to excellence in service delivery. The hospital has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation, and is advancing toward Joint Commission International Accreditation.

Overall Responsibility

Reporting to the Head of Department, the Consultant Neurologist will deliver high-quality neurology care to both outpatient and inpatient clients. The role includes active participation in multidisciplinary teams and hospital-wide professional development programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct and supervise neurological diagnostic procedures such as lumbar puncture and direct fundoscopy.

  • Interpret and perform nerve conduction studies (NCS) and needle electromyography (EMG).

  • Interpret evoked potentials, electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings, including prolonged video EEG monitoring.

  • Demonstrate proficiency in polysomnography interpretation.

  • Provide preliminary neuroimaging interpretations, especially for emergency neurological conditions.

  • Lead and enhance neurology services within the hospital and outreach centers.

  • Teach and mentor junior doctors and medical trainees.

Requirements

  • Academic Qualification: Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from a recognized university.

  • Specialization: Fellowship in Neurology, with a focus on modern epilepsy management.

  • Skills and Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of advanced neurological diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

  • Professional Role: Lead neurology services and engage in collaborative research initiatives.

About the Agency

Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) operates one of the most extensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems globally, with over 200 health facilities and nine hospitals. Spanning regions in South Asia, Central Asia, and East Africa, AKHS provides primary and curative medical care and technical healthcare delivery support to governments in Kenya, Syria, and Tajikistan.

Salary: Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract top talent.
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Aga Khan Health Services

Nairobi

Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of three AKDN agencies that support activities in health, alongside the Aga Khan Foundation and the Aga Khan University. Together, they provide quality health care to 14 million people annually and work closely on planning, training and resource development. AKHS also works with the Aga Khan Education Services and the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat on the integration of health issues into partnered projects.

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant.