We're Hiring | Consultant General Surgeon
Location: Dubai
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced
Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in general, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and surgical management of patients with general surgical conditions
- Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise
- Diagnose and manage conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal organs, abdominal wall, and soft tissues
- Perform laparoscopic and open surgical procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair
- Evaluate and manage gallbladder disease, appendicitis, abdominal hernias, intestinal obstruction, and other abdominal surgical conditions
- Perform appropriate gastrointestinal and colorectal surgical procedures where appropriately trained
- Manage soft-tissue masses, cysts, abscesses, and other minor surgical conditions
- Assess and manage acute abdominal emergencies, surgical infections, and trauma-related conditions
- Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative care
- Perform or supervise minimally invasive surgical interventions using modern surgical techniques
- Identify and manage post-operative complications, including bleeding, infection, and wound-healing problems
- Interpret relevant investigations, including ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopic findings, and laboratory results
- Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, oncologists, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary specialists
- Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, residents, and surgical team members
- Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, treatment options, potential risks, recovery, and follow-up care
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and CME activities
Requirements
Qualifications
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery
- Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification
- Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Laparoscopic / Minimally Invasive Surgery is highly desirable
- Minimum 5-10 years of post-specialization experience in General Surgery
- Strong experience in elective and emergency general surgical procedures
- Demonstrated competence in laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, and gastrointestinal surgical procedures
- Experience managing complex surgical cases and post-operative complications
- Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable qualification and experience requirements
- Excellent surgical, clinical, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy
- Professional development and CME opportunities
- Modern, well-equipped surgical facilities and advanced operating theatre infrastructure
- Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment
- Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates