Consultant ENT Surgeon - Head and Neck Surgery and Airway Reconstruction

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Consultant ENT Surgeon with expertise in Head and Neck Surgery and Airway Reconstruction for a leading Dubai healthcare institution. The role encompasses complex oncologic head and neck procedures, challenging airway management, and multidisciplinary patient care for adults and children.

The successful candidate will lead elective and emergency surgeries, collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, and ICU teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Extensive post-specialty clinical and surgical experience in Otolaryngology.
• Proven expertise in advanced head and neck surgical procedures.
• Strong airway management and reconstructive airway skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ENT evaluation and management for adults and children.
• Perform thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, and oncologic head/neck surgeries.
• Lead complex airway assessment, reconstruction, and endoscopic procedures.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, and ICU.
• Teach residents and supervise clinical practice, documentation, and governance.

Skills

ENT surgery

Head and neck

Airway management

Multidisciplinary

Education

Western Board Certification in Otolaryngology

DHA consultant licensure eligibility

Job description

Consultant ENT Surgeon - Head and Neck Surgery and Airway Reconstruction Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant ENT Surgeon - Head and Neck Surgery and Airway Reconstruction - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Medical Practitioner - Experience: Minimum 8 years of post-specialty qualification experience or as per DHA criteria - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant ENT Surgeon specializing in Head and Neck Surgery, Airway Reconstruction, and Complex Airway Management for an opportunity with a leading healthcare institution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The position involves providing advanced medical and surgical care across the full spectrum of Otolaryngology, with particular emphasis on complex head and neck procedures, surgical oncology, difficult airway management, and reconstructive airway interventions. The successful candidate will manage adult and pediatric ENT conditions, perform elective and emergency surgical procedures, and provide comprehensive outpatient consultations and postoperative care. The consultant will also collaborate with anesthesiologists, oncologists, radiologists, pulmonologists, and intensive care specialists to coordinate multidisciplinary treatment for patients with complex ENT, head and neck, and airway conditions. Candidates must possess recognized Western Board Certification in Otolaryngology, appropriate residency and fellowship training, demonstrated expertise in complex airway management and head and neck surgical oncology, and eligibility for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant licensure.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Medical Practitioner
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialist evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult and pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions.
• Perform advanced head and neck surgical procedures, including thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, neck mass, and oncological operations.
• Provide specialist management for patients with complex airway conditions requiring surgical or endoscopic intervention.
• Lead the assessment and management of difficult airway cases, including airway obstruction and conditions requiring reconstruction.
• Perform airway reconstruction and appropriate endoscopic airway interventions within approved clinical privileges.
• Provide specialist tracheostomy care and management of patients requiring ongoing airway support.
• Conduct outpatient ENT clinics, diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up consultations.
• Perform elective and emergency ENT surgical procedures according to clinical indications and professional expertise.
• Manage ENT emergencies, including airway obstruction, epistaxis, and head and neck trauma.
• Perform endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic procedures, laryngeal surgery, and head and neck oncological operations.
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, pulmonology, and intensive care teams to provide coordinated patient management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and airway management committees.
• Develop individualized treatment and surgical management plans for patients with complex ENT and head and neck conditions.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with DHA standards and institutional policies.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement programs, and patient safety initiatives.
• Provide teaching, clinical supervision, and professional guidance to residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to clinical research, scientific publications, and continuing professional development activities.
• Support the development of ENT and head and neck surgical services through clinical protocols, service improvement initiatives, and strategic planning.

Specialist ENT and Head and Neck Surgical Procedures

• Thyroid surgery.
• Parathyroid surgery.
• Salivary gland surgery.
• Neck mass surgery.
• Head and neck oncological surgery.
• Airway reconstruction.
• Endoscopic airway interventions.
• Tracheostomy-related surgical care.
• Endoscopic sinus surgery.
• Otologic surgical procedures.
• Laryngeal surgery.
• Emergency ENT surgical interventions.
• Surgical management of complex head and neck conditions.

Medical Qualifications and Specialist Certification

• MBBS, MD, or an equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Completion of residency and fellowship training in Otolaryngology or ENT.
• Recognized Western Board Certification in Otolaryngology.
• Accepted Western qualifications may include UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), American Board Certification, Canadian Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCSC), Australian or New Zealand Fellowship, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Eligibility to obtain a DHA Consultant License in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Minimum 8 years of post-specialty qualification experience or experience meeting the applicable DHA criteria.
• Proven expertise in complex airway management and head and neck surgical oncology.
• Subspecialty fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery and/or Airway Surgery is preferred.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Extensive post-specialty clinical and surgical experience in Otolaryngology.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced head and neck surgical procedures.
• Strong operative experience in head and neck surgical oncology.
• Proven ability to assess and manage complex airway conditions.
• Experience performing airway reconstruction and endoscopic airway interventions.
• Experience managing difficult airway cases and ENT emergencies.
• Ability to provide comprehensive surgical care for adult and pediatric ENT patients.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary medical and surgical teams.
• Experience working in a tertiary-care hospital or high-volume ENT and head and neck surgical center is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Subspecialty fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery.
• Advanced fellowship training in Airway Surgery or Airway Reconstruction.
• Experience performing complex head and neck oncological procedures.
• Advanced expertise in difficult airway management and reconstructive airway surgery.
• Experience in a tertiary-care or high-volume ENT and head and neck center.
• Participation in multidisciplinary head and neck oncology tumor boards.
• Experience contributing to ENT service development, clinical protocol creation, and strategic planning.
• Involvement in clinical research, medical publications, and professional education.

Clinical and Surgical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Otolaryngology and head and neck surgical practice.
• Strong expertise in head and neck surgical oncology.
• Proficiency in complex airway assessment and surgical management.
• Ability to perform airway reconstruction and endoscopic airway procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment when managing difficult airway cases and ENT emergencies.
• Comprehensive understanding of adult and pediatric ENT conditions.
• Expertise in preoperative assessment, surgical planning, and postoperative management.
• Ability to coordinate treatment for patients requiring multidisciplinary head and neck or airway care.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based treatment and high standards of patient safety.

Professional Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical leadership and independent decision-making abilities.
• Effective multidisciplinary teamwork and professional collaboration.
• Ability to communicate complex diagnoses, surgical options, and treatment plans clearly to patients and families.
• Strong organizational and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and teach residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Commitment to professional ethics, clinical governance, and continuous quality improvement.
• Interest in clinical research, medical education, and professional development.
• Ability to contribute to ENT and head and neck surgical service planning and improvement.

Multidisciplinary Head and Neck and Airway Care The Consultant ENT Surgeon will collaborate closely with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, pulmonology, and intensive care teams to provide comprehensive management for patients with complex ENT and airway conditions. The role includes participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, airway management committees, and clinical discussions involving challenging head and neck surgical cases. Particular emphasis will be placed on coordinating treatment for patients requiring advanced airway interventions, reconstructive procedures, and head and neck oncological surgery.

Clinical Governance and Service Development The consultant will contribute to the development and improvement of ENT, head and neck, and airway surgical services within the healthcare institution. Responsibilities include supporting clinical protocol development, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and contributing to strategic planning for specialist surgical services. The consultant will also participate in clinical teaching, research, publications, and continuing professional development while maintaining compliance with DHA regulations, institutional policies, and applicable international patient safety standards.

About the Opportunity This Consultant ENT Surgeon position offers an opportunity to provide advanced otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and complex airway management services within a leading healthcare institution in Dubai. The role combines specialist ENT consultations, advanced surgical oncology, airway reconstruction, emergency ENT care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical service development. The position is suited to an experienced Consultant ENT Surgeon with recognized Western Board Certification, substantial post-specialty surgical experience, proven expertise in head and neck oncology and complex airway management, and eligibility for DHA Consultant licensure. Candidates with additional fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery or Airway Surgery and experience working in tertiary-care or high-volume specialist surgical centers will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.