Consultant Gastroenterologist – Endoscopy
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (will work in Saudi Arabia)
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Job Type: Full time
Salary: 55,000–80,000 AED (estimated)
Experience: Minimum 5 years post‑qualification in gastroenterology and endoscopy
Position Overview
The selected consultant will work in Saudi Arabia, providing expert diagnosis and treatment for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders while performing advanced endoscopic procedures within a modern multidisciplinary clinical setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, biliary, and digestive system conditions.
- Diagnose and manage a wide range of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders using clinical evaluation, investigations, and evidence‑based treatment plans.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ERCP where applicable.
- Interpret imaging reports, laboratory results, endoscopic findings, pathology reports, and clinical data to support accurate decision‑making.
- Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations for acute, chronic, and complex digestive health cases.
- Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dietitians, nurses, and other specialists to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Participate in on‑call duties and urgent gastroenterology consultations as required by the department.
- Educate patients on disease prevention, medication use, lifestyle changes, dietary guidance, procedure preparation, and treatment options.
- Maintain accurate medical records, procedure notes, consent documentation, endoscopy reports, and follow‑up plans in line with Saudi healthcare regulations.
- Contribute to quality improvement, clinical audits, patient safety initiatives, and departmental service development.
- Support training and mentorship of junior doctors, residents, nurses, and allied health staff.
- Stay updated with advancements in gastroenterology, endoscopy techniques, and digestive disease management.
Ideal Profile
- Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- Board certification in Gastroenterology.
- Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
- Strong proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
- Must hold or be eligible for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing.
- Experience managing gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders in a reputable hospital or clinical setting.
- Strong clinical judgment in interpreting imaging, laboratory results, and endoscopic findings.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient counselling and multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and fast‑paced clinical environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, clinical quality, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
- Gastroenterology consultation
- Gastrointestinal disease management
- Hepatobiliary disorder care
- Upper GI endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Polypectomy
- ERCP support
- Diagnostic endoscopy
- Therapeutic endoscopy
- Imaging interpretation
- Laboratory result review
- Inpatient consultation
- Outpatient gastroenterology
- Patient education
- SCFHS licensing eligibility
- Clinical audits
- Junior doctor mentoring
Why Join Us
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare organization in Saudi Arabia.
- Exposure to advanced gastroenterology, hepatobiliary, and endoscopy cases.
- Modern multidisciplinary environment supporting integrated patient care.
- Professional development opportunities through training, mentorship, and continuous medical education.
- Strong platform to contribute to quality improvement, clinical audits, patient safety, and high‑standard digestive healthcare services.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai‑based healthcare recruitment and medical staffing specialist supporting hospitals, clinics, and medical groups across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Middle East.
We connect experienced doctors and healthcare professionals with specialist medical career opportunities while helping healthcare employers recruit qualified clinical talent for gastroenterology, endoscopy, digestive health, and patient‑focused medical services.