Consultant ENT Surgeon (Head & Neck & Airway Management) – Dubai

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a Consultant ENT Surgeon to provide advanced medical and surgical care across otolaryngology, with emphasis on head and neck surgery, airway reconstruction, and complex airway management in Dubai.

You will lead outpatient clinics, perform complex head and neck procedures, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to service development while maintaining DHA UAE standards.

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS/MD or equivalent.
• Residency and fellowship in Otolaryngology/ENT completed.
• Western Board Certification (e.g., UK CCT, American Board, Canadian FRCSC, Australian/NZ Fellowship or equivalent).
• Subspecialty fellowship in Head & Neck Surgery and/or Airway Surgery preferred.
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License
• Minimum 8+ years post-specialty experience or per DHA criteria
• Proven expertise in complex airway management and head & neck surgical oncology
• Strong communication, leadership and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Experience in tertiary-care or high-volume ENT/ head & neck centres is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of adult and pediatric ENT conditions.
• Perform advanced head and neck surgeries including thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, neck mass and oncologic procedures.
• Lead airway management including difficult airways, tracheostomy care, airway reconstruction and endoscopic airway interventions.
• Conduct outpatient clinics, diagnostic assessments, and follow-up care.
• Manage emergency ENT cases including airway obstruction, epistaxis and trauma.
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, pulmonology and ICU teams for integrated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and airway management committees.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation per DHA standards
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows and allied health professionals
• Engage in research, publications and continuing professional development
• Support service development, protocol creation and strategic planning for ENT and head & neck services

Skills

Airway management

Head & neck surgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Residency & fellowship in Otolaryngology/ENT

Western Board Certification (UK CCT / ABMS / FRCSC / etc)

Subspecialty fellowship in Head & Neck or Airway Surgery

DHA Consultant License eligibility

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a Consultant ENT Surgeon to provide advanced medical and surgical care across the full spectrum of otolaryngology, with a strong focus on head and neck surgery, airway reconstruction, and complex airway management. The role includes outpatient consultations, elective and emergency surgeries, multidisciplinary collaboration, and active contribution to service development within a leading healthcare institution in Dubai. The consultant is expected to deliver evidence‑based, patient‑centered care aligned with international standards and UAE regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of adult and pediatric ENT conditions
• Perform advanced head and neck surgeries, including thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, neck mass, and oncologic procedures
• Lead airway management, including difficult airway cases, tracheostomy care, airway reconstruction, and endoscopic airway interventions
• Conduct outpatient clinics, diagnostic assessments, and follow‑up care
• Manage emergency ENT cases, including airway obstruction, epistaxis, and trauma
• Perform a full range of ENT surgeries: endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic procedures, laryngeal surgery, and head & neck oncology
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, pulmonology, and ICU teams for integrated patient care
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and airway management committees
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient‑safety initiatives
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with DHA standards
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and allied health professionals
• Engage in research, publications, and continuous professional development
• Support service development, protocol creation, and strategic planning for ENT and head & neck services

Qualifications & Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent)
• Completion of residency and fellowship training in Otolaryngology / ENT
• Western Board Certification (e.g., UK CCT, American Board, Canadian FRCSC, Australian/NZ Fellowship, or equivalent)
• Subspecialty fellowship training in Head & Neck Surgery and/or Airway Surgery preferred
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License
• Minimum 8+ years post‑specialty qualification experience (or as per DHA criteria)
• Proven expertise in complex airway management and head & neck surgical oncology
• Strong communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Experience in tertiary‑care or high‑volume ENT/head & neck centres is an advantage