Consultant Neurologist

The Consultant Neurologist will provide expert clinical care in the diagnosis treatment and long-term management of disorders affecting the brain spinal cord peripheral nerves and muscles. The role includes leadership of neurology services emergency neurological care and coordination of multidisciplinary neurological treatment pathways.

• Diagnose and manage neurological disorders including stroke epilepsy Parkinsons disease neuropathies and multiple sclerosis.

• Manage acute neurological emergencies such as stroke status epilepticus and coma.

• Conduct detailed neurological examinations and clinical assessments.

• Interpret diagnostic tests including EEG CT scans MRI and nerve conduction studies.

• Provide outpatient neurology consultations and long-term patient follow-up.

• Lead inpatient neurology ward rounds and case management.

• Develop individualized treatment plans for complex neurological conditions.

• Coordinate stroke response protocols and rehabilitation pathways.

• Collaborate with radiologists neurosurgeons and rehabilitation specialists.

• Supervise junior doctors and medical officers in neurology services.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and clinical reviews.

• Ensure accurate documentation of neurological assessments and treatment plans.

• Lead morbidity and mortality reviews within neurology unit.

• Provide patient and caregiver education on chronic neurological conditions.

• Participate in on-call rota for neurological emergencies.

• Contribute to hospital clinical governance and quality improvement programs.

• Develop and implement neurology care protocols aligned with best practices.

• Support community awareness programs on stroke prevention and neurological health.

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.

• Fellowship of West African College of Physicians (FWACP Neurology) or equivalent.

• Full registration and valid practising licence with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

• Additional international certification (e.g. MRCP Neurology American Board) is an advantage.

• Minimum of 5 years post-fellowship experience in neurology practice.

• Strong experience in managing acute neurological emergencies and chronic conditions.

• Experience in tertiary or teaching hospital environment is preferred.

• Advanced clinical knowledge of neurological disorders.

• Strong diagnostic and analytical thinking skills.

• Ability to manage high-pressure emergency neurological cases.

• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills.

• Leadership and multidisciplinary coordination abilities.

• High level of accuracy in clinical documentation and reporting.

• Proficiency in neurological diagnostic tools and interpretation.

• Neurological patient outcome improvement rates.

• Stroke survival and recovery outcomes.

• Accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis.

• Emergency response effectiveness.

• Patient satisfaction and follow-up adherence.

• Clinical audit compliance and reporting quality.

• Competitive salary (2M negotiable)

• Fully furnished accommodation

• CME and continuous professional development support

• Opportunity to lead neurology service expansion

• Pension and statutory benefits (as applicable)

• Modern diagnostic and clinical support environment

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and credentials to:

Subject Line: Application Consultant Neurologist

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.