Position
Medical Officer (Neuro ICU)
Reference
Closing Date
9th August 2026
Job Summary
- The Medical Officer (Neurocritical Care) is a key member of the Neurocritical Care team, responsible for delivering comprehensive critical care to patients with a wide spectrum of neurological disorders with acute medical conditions in the Neuro ICU.
- While stroke care remains a core component, the role encompasses acute neurology and neurosurgical conditions, neuroinflammatory conditions, and status epilepsy. The postholder will participate in on-call duties, including stroke thrombolysis, code blue emergencies and provide acute medical care across the SMS building (PJSC building).
Educational Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognized by the Brunei Medical Board.
- MRCP Part 1 or Part 2 or recognised qualifications in Critical Care from appropriate boards/ professional societies will be desirable but not mandatory
Professional Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in hospital-based medicine.
- Prior exposure to Critical care, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, preferred.
- Fluency in performing ICU bedside procedures – CVC Insertion, Arterial line insertion, vascular access, Airway management skills preferred.
Specialised Skills/Knowledge/Attribute Requirement
- Strong clinical acumen across various critical care conditions.
- Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
- Professionalism, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
Principles Duties and Responsibilities
- Clinical Care
- Conduct detailed assessments for all patients referred to Neurocritical Care and formulate appropriate differential diagnoses.
- Manage acute neurology/neurosurgery cases including stroke, seizures, encephalitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other emergencies as appropriate.
- Provide hyperacute stroke care including thrombolysis and thrombectomy coordination.
- Participate in on-call roster, covering neurocritical care and acute medical care in other areas of SMS building (PJSC Building).
- Interpret and integrate findings from clinical evaluation, laboratory and radiology findings, other invasive /non-invasive cardiorespiratory monitoring for planning Neuro ICU admission and care.
- Communicate with the on-call teams – ICU, Neurology, Neurosurgery and other referral hospitals as deemed necessary for coordinating and organization of treatment plans.
- Patient Education and Support
- Counsel patients and families on neurological conditions, treatment plans, and prognosis.
- Promote awareness of neurological health, stroke prevention, and lifestyle modification.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Engage in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and rehabilitation planning.
- Collaborate with allied health professionals, rehabilitation teams, and other specialties.
- Clinical Governance, Teaching, and Research
- Contribute to audits, protocol development, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in departmental teaching, CME activities, and clinical research.
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