Senior Consultant Neurology (Headache Management) Hamad Medical City

The purpose of this role is to lead and advance the Neurology clinical program in alignment with HMC s strategic vision for excellence in specialized care, innovation, and academic integration. The Consultant will drive service transformation through clinical leadership, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to international accreditation standards and institutional goals.

This role includes oversight of departmental operations, strategic planning, and fostering an environment of clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based care. The Consultant will contribute to the development of a skilled medical workforce within HMC s academic health system, leveraging incident trends and clinical outcomes to inform quality improvement initiatives. The position demands a high level of evaluative judgment and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the health system to address complex challenges and deliver sustainable, long-term improvements in neurological care.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments and neurological examinations for patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including MRI, CT scans, EEGs, EMGs, and lumbar punctures, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead inpatient care, including consultations, daily ward rounds, and management of critically ill neurological patients in the ICU.
• Run outpatient clinics, managing follow-up and long-term care for patients with complex neurological needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and collaborate with neurosurgery, internal medicine, rehabilitation, radiology, and psychiatry teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, and medical students as part of HMC s teaching hospital mandate.
• Engage in clinical audits, research, and continuous professional development activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based clinical pathways and treatment protocols.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in compliance with HMC and Ministry of Public Health standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency neurological cases.