Neurologist On Call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide neurological consultation on an on-call basis.
• Assess patients presenting with neurological symptoms and disorders.
• Evaluate conditions such as headache, migraine, dizziness, seizures, neuropathy, weakness, tremors, and other neurological complaints.
• Identify and provide initial management guidance for neurological emergencies.
• Assess suspected stroke and advise on urgent referral and management.
• Evaluate seizure-related emergencies and provide appropriate medical guidance.
• Review relevant diagnostic investigations, including CT/MRI reports, where applicable.
• Advise on appropriate investigations, treatment, and follow-up.
• Provide specialist consultation based on referrals from the University Medical Officer.
• Identify cases requiring hospitalisation, advanced investigations, or specialist intervention.
• Coordinate timely referral and transfer of emergency neurological cases to appropriate hospitals.
• Guide the University medical team regarding neurological emergencies and patient management.
• Provide follow-up advice where required.
• Maintain appropriate medical documentation and patient confidentiality.
• Remain available for urgent neurological consultation as per the mutually agreed on-call arrangement.
• Perform other specialist medical responsibilities as assigned by the competent authority.

Required Skills

• Neurological examination and clinical assessment
• Diagnosis and management of neurological conditions
• Stroke assessment and emergency management
• Seizure and epilepsy management
• Headache and migraine management
• Interpretation of CT/MRI and relevant diagnostic reports
• Emergency neurological assessment
• Clinical decision-making
• Patient counselling
• Referral and hospital coordination
• Medical documentation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional ethics and patient confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively during medical emergencies

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a hospital, multispecialty hospital, emergency department, or neurology department.
• Experience in managing neurological emergencies.
• Experience in stroke and seizure management.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with emergency and critical-care teams.