JOB TITLE: Consultant Gastroenterologist – UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group SPECIALTY: Gastroenterology / Digestive Diseases / Hepatology / Endoscopy
ABOUT THE ROLE
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its Gastroenterology, Digestive Health, Hepatology, and Endoscopy services and is seeking an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist to join its growing clinical team.
This opportunity is ideal for internationally trained Gastroenterology specialists seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to work within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population.
Candidates with expertise in General Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases are encouraged to apply.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The successful candidate will provide consultant-level Gastroenterology and Digestive Disease care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment supported by experienced consultants, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and modern diagnostic and endoscopy infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of gastrointestinal, digestive, and hepatobiliary conditions.
- Provide specialist management for conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
- Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures according to clinical privileges, training, expertise, and facility scope.
- Perform and interpret relevant gastrointestinal investigations, including upper GI endoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and other diagnostic studies.
- Manage common and complex gastrointestinal disorders and provide comprehensive long-term follow-up and continuity of care.
- Assess and manage acute gastrointestinal presentations and coordinate appropriate inpatient care when required.
- Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans according to patient needs and clinical findings.
- Collaborate with General Surgery, Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Nutrition, Hepatology, and other specialties for multidisciplinary patient management.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety, infection control, endoscopy safety, and clinical governance standards.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, service development, and patient safety initiatives.
- Highly competitive tax-free salary package
- Performance-based incentives where applicable
- Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
- Comprehensive medical insurance
- Annual return flight tickets
- Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
- Continuing medical education support
- Visa and onboarding assistance
LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT
- Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
- DataFlow and credential verification support
- Visa and regulatory processing assistance
- Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
- Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
- Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
- Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.