Specialist - Neurology

The Specialist - Neurology within the division of Neurology, is a Board Eligible/Certified physician with clinical training in Pediatric Neurology. Under supervision of the Attending Physicians, the Specialist physician provides family-centered medical care services to neurology patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

The Specialist in Neurology is a health care professional and patient advocate. S/he is encouraged and required to additionally be involved in academic and quality improvement projects. Such activities include but are not restricted to participation in Nursing and Allied Health education, Resident and Fellow training, contribution to ongoing clinical research projects and/or the development of divisional guidelines or involvement in divisional multidisciplinary quality improvement projects.

By delivering the very highest quality in clinical care, Sidra Medicine serves as a magnet for patients within the borders of Qatar and beyond.

• Coordinates and facilitates direct delivery of patient and family care within a multidisciplinary framework primarily in an inpatient care setting, to ensure a patient/family focused and service-oriented environment that is in accordance with evidence based and best practice standards.
• Under the supervision of the Attending Physicians, assesses and identifies the health needs of the patient population and plans, implements, and evaluates interventions appropriate to meet those needs in accordance with organizational standards and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary health care team to devise treatment plans based on patient/family needs to ensure the delivery of high quality and evidence-based services that are sufficient, efficient and responsive, and designed to meet the identified patient/family care needs and organizational outcomes.
• Contributes to ensuring that clinical practices within the division of neurology are in compliance with all applicable standards and requirements of the Joint Commission International, Ministry of Public Health, and all other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Provides counseling and anticipatory guidance to patients and families regarding physical, psychosocial and developmental needs.
• Facilitates effective inter- and intradepartmental communication between patient, family, community and interdisciplinary team members for collaboration, liaison, networking and teamwork to ensure the maintenance of strong and professional relationships.
• Elicits, performs and records the history of physical examinations on assigned patients. Under the supervision of the Attending Physician, develops a differential diagnosis for the presenting problem and implements a plan for management.
• Develops and performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per standardized protocols.
• Under the supervision of the Attending Physician, collaborates with case management and discharge planning teams to plan and facilitate the continuity of comprehensive care of specialty patient populations from hospital, home and outpatient settings.
• Assists in the assessment of learning needs of patients and families and works in tandem with the community and patient education department to develop and implement patient education materials and programs that are centered on the learning preferences, religious and cultural values, and appropriate reading and language skills of target audience to meet those identified needs.
• Models an understanding, appreciation and respect for an inclusive workplace environment that respects differences and diversity.
• Under the supervision of the Attending Physician, identifies and facilitates resolution of challenges and problems when appropriate to improve division cohesiveness and patient satisfaction.
• Assists in the promotion of a safe working environment inclusive of cultural competence and continuous learning, development and growth.

Education

• MD, MBBS, or equivalent
• Board Certification in Neurology

Experience

A minimum of one year of Post-Board Certification or Specialist Qualification experience.

Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.” – H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation

Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.