Neurosurgeon Specialist (On behalf of Benishangul Gumuz Health Bureau)

Under the EU-funded INTEPA project, MTI provides financial support to strengthen Assosa General Hospital’s specialized healthcare capacity. This position aims to improve access to neurosurgical assessment, emergency management, and appropriate surgical treatment for refugees, internally displaced populations, and vulnerable host communities.

Job Summary

The Neurosurgeon will provide specialized assessment, diagnosis, and management of neurosurgical conditions, including traumatic brain and spinal injuries, and contribute to improved access to timely and quality neurosurgical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage neurosurgical conditions in accordance with professional standards.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures within professional competence and available hospital facilities and resources.
• Provide emergency assessment, stabilization, and management of neurosurgical patients.
• Coordinate with emergency, surgery, radiology, anesthesia, intensive care, and other clinical teams.
• Arrange appropriate referrals when advanced interventions are required.
• Provide clinical mentorship and contribute to the capacity development of hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with patient safety, infection prevention, and medical ethics standards.
• Promote safe and effective use of available neurosurgical equipment, supplies, and medicines.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited university.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Neurosurgery.
• Valid professional registration and current license to practice in Ethiopia.
• At least 3 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience, preferably in a hospital providing surgical and emergency services.
• Demonstrated competence in neurosurgical assessment, emergency management, and operative care.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work at Assosa General Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, and equitable access to specialized care.

Employment and Supervision

The successful candidate will be formally employed and deployed by Assosa General Hospital, with financial support provided by MTI through the EU-funded INTEPA project. The specialist will work under the hospital’s established administrative and clinical supervision arrangements.