Specialist Stroke Medicine - Government Hospital - South African Board

A leading Government Hospital in the UAE is seeking a highly skilled Specialist in Stroke Medicine (South African Board Certified) to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients presenting with acute stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and other cerebrovascular disorders. The successful candidate will play a key role in the rapid assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of stroke patients while working within a multidisciplinary stroke team.

The Specialist will contribute to the development of stroke pathways, quality improvement initiatives, and education programs to support the hospital's commitment to delivering world-class neurological care in accordance with international guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations.

Requirements

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and other cerebrovascular disorders.
• Lead the rapid evaluation and management of acute stroke patients within established stroke protocols and treatment timelines.
• Evaluate patients for intravenous thrombolysis and coordinate timely referral for mechanical thrombectomy where indicated.
• Interpret neuroimaging, including CT, CTA, MRI, and vascular imaging, to support clinical decision-making.
• Develop individualized treatment and secondary stroke prevention plans.
• Manage stroke-related complications, including dysphagia, seizures, cerebral edema, venous thromboembolism, and cognitive impairment.
• Collaborate closely with neurologists, emergency physicians, intensivists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, vascular surgeons, and nursing teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary stroke rounds, case discussions, and discharge planning.
• Provide patient and family education regarding stroke prevention, rehabilitation, lifestyle modification, and long-term follow-up.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in the hospital's stroke program, clinical governance activities, quality improvement projects, and accreditation initiatives.
• Contribute to continuing medical education (CME), departmental teaching, and staff training programs.
• Participate in the departmental on-call and acute stroke service roster.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Government employment benefits package.
• Employment visa sponsored by the employer.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual return airfare.
• 30 calendar days of annual leave (or as per government policy).
• End-of-Service Gratuity in accordance with UAE Labour Law and applicable government regulations.
• CME allowance and paid educational leave.
• Professional indemnity (malpractice) insurance.
• UAE medical license application and renewal support.
• Housing allowance or employer-provided accommodation (subject to government policy).
• Relocation assistance for eligible international candidates.
• Opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and career progression within the government healthcare system.