Consultant ENT and Airway Surgeon

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 440,690 - 661,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

Annual airfare support

Relocation assistance

Continuing medical education funding

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East in Dubai is looking for a Consultant ENT and Airway Surgeon to manage complex ENT conditions and surgeries. The role involves diagnosing, providing treatment plans, and performing specialized procedures while ensuring high patient care standards.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in airway management, head and neck surgical oncology, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. The position offers competitive, tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of post-specialty qualification experience.
• Eligibility for a DHA Consultant License in Dubai.
• Proven consultant-level expertise in adult and pediatric ENT practice.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage ENT conditions for adults and pediatrics.
• Conduct outpatient consultations, diagnose, and plan treatment.
• Perform complex head and neck procedures and surgeries.

Skills

Otolaryngology

Head and neck surgery

Head and neck oncology

Airway surgery

Difficult airway management

Education

MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification

Residency in Otolaryngology

Western board certification

Job description

Consultant ENT and Airway Surgeon – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Consultant ENT and Airway Surgeon will diagnose and manage conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, larynx, airway, thyroid, parathyroid glands, salivary glands, and the head and neck region. The consultant will perform complex oncologic, reconstructive, endoscopic, otologic, sinus, and laryngeal procedures while providing safe perioperative and long‑term follow‑up care. This senior role requires demonstrated expertise in difficult airway management, tracheostomy care, airway reconstruction, endoscopic airway intervention, and head and neck surgical oncology. The consultant will collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, pulmonology, pathology, intensive care, speech therapy, and other specialist teams to deliver coordinated, patient‑centered treatment.

Core Duties

• Provide comprehensive assessment and management for adult and pediatric ENT conditions
• Conduct outpatient consultations, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and follow‑up clinics
• Diagnose and treat disorders affecting the ear, nose, sinuses, throat, voice, swallowing function, airway, and head and neck
• Perform advanced head and neck procedures involving the thyroid, parathyroid glands, salivary glands, neck masses, and malignant tumors
• Assess and surgically manage benign and malignant head and neck conditions
• Perform endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic procedures, laryngeal surgery, and other advanced ENT operations
• Lead the assessment and treatment of difficult or compromised airways
• Perform tracheostomy, tracheostomy revision, airway reconstruction, and endoscopic airway interventions
• Manage airway stenosis, laryngeal obstruction, tracheal disorders, and complex postoperative airway complications
• Provide emergency consultation and surgical management for airway obstruction, severe epistaxis, foreign bodies, infections, and ENT trauma
• Conduct flexible and rigid endoscopic examinations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
• Review CT scans, MRI studies, ultrasound examinations, pathology findings, audiology results, and other specialist investigations
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, disease stage, patient needs, and evidence‑based guidelines
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessment and surgical risk evaluation
• Coordinate intraoperative and postoperative care with anesthesiology, nursing, intensive care, and rehabilitation teams
• Monitor recovery, airway stability, wound healing, swallowing, speech, pain control, and potential surgical complications
• Collaborate with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, pulmonologists, and intensive care specialists
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary tumor boards and airway management committees
• Coordinate rehabilitation with speech and language therapists, dietitians, audiologists, and allied healthcare professionals
• Provide clear explanations to patients and families regarding diagnoses, surgical options, risks, prognosis, and recovery
• Obtain informed consent and provide culturally sensitive, confidential, and compassionate care
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure records, operative reports, consent documents, and follow‑up plans
• Ensure compliance with DHA requirements, UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, and international clinical standards
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, surgical safety, medication management, and patient identification
• Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, incident investigations, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to patient‑safety programs, clinical governance, pathway optimization, and service performance monitoring
• Develop and review ENT, airway, and head and neck surgery protocols and clinical pathways
• Support strategic planning and expansion of specialist ENT and surgical oncology services
• Supervise and mentor residents, fellows, junior physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals
• Deliver clinical teaching, surgical training, case discussions, and continuing medical education
• Participate in clinical research, academic presentations, publications, and professional development
• Maintain current knowledge of airway surgery, head and neck oncology, robotic techniques, endoscopic procedures, and reconstructive advances

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
• Completed residency and specialist training in Otolaryngology or Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
• Western board certification such as UK CCT, American Board, Canadian FRCSC, Australian or New Zealand Fellowship, or an equivalent recognized qualification
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Head and Neck Surgery, Airway Surgery, or both is preferred
• Eligibility for a DHA Consultant License in Dubai
• Minimum 8 years of post‑specialty qualification experience or the level required under current DHA licensing criteria
• Proven consultant‑level expertise in comprehensive adult and pediatric ENT practice
• Advanced experience in head and neck surgical oncology
• Strong competence in thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, neck mass, and oncologic surgery
• Demonstrated expertise in difficult airway management, airway reconstruction, and tracheostomy care
• Practical experience with endoscopic airway procedures and management of airway stenosis or obstruction
• Strong background in endoscopic sinus, otologic, laryngeal, and emergency ENT surgery
• Previous experience in a tertiary‑care hospital or high‑volume ENT and head and neck center is advantageous
• Experience participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards and airway committees
• Strong operative judgment, technical skill, leadership, and complication management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suited to diverse patient populations
• Ability to explain complex diagnoses and surgical pathways with clarity, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated ability to supervise trainees and support multidisciplinary professional development
• Research, teaching, audit, publication, or service development experience is preferred
• Commitment to evidence‑based medicine, patient safety, ethical practice, and continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and high‑acuity healthcare environment

Skills Set

• Otolaryngology
• Head and neck surgery
• Head and neck oncology
• Airway surgery
• Airway reconstruction
• Complex airway management
• Difficult airway management
• Tracheostomy care
• Endoscopic airway intervention
• Thyroid surgery
• Parathyroid surgery
• Salivary gland surgery
• Neck mass management
• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Otologic surgery
• Laryngeal surgery
• Emergency ENT care
• Airway obstruction management
• Epistaxis management
• ENT trauma care
• Tumor board participation
• Multidisciplinary care
• Clinical governance
• Surgical education
• Service development
• Quality improvement
• Patient safety
• DHA licensing

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive tax‑free salary, comprehensive medical insurance, paid annual leave, annual airfare support, relocation assistance, continuing medical education funding, and access to advanced surgical technologies and professional training.