Consultant General Surgeon - Laparoscopic & Emergency Care

SearchPlus HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary package

Accommodation or housing allowance

Annual air tickets

Comprehensive medical insurance

Family benefits

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance, whereApplicable

Job summary

SearchPlus HR is seeking qualified Specialist/Consultant General Surgeons to join leading healthcare facilities across the UAE. You will diagnose, manage, and operate on a wide range of surgical conditions, including elective and emergency procedures, with emphasis on pre- and post-operative care.

The role requires postgraduate general surgery qualifications, board certification, and eligibility for local licensing.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical degree.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in General Surgery.
• Board certification (UK CCT / American Board / FRACS or equivalent).
• Post-specialisation clinical and surgical experience.
• Proven expertise in elective and emergency general surgical procedures.
• Experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.
• Eligibility for DHA/DOH Abu Dhabi or MOHAP licensing as Specialist or Consultant General Surgeon.
• Excellent surgical judgement, clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate and manage a broad range of general surgical conditions affecting the abdomen, GI tract, breast, skin and soft tissues.
• Perform elective and emergency surgical procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair and other common general surgical interventions.
• Perform open, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Manage acute surgical presentations, abdominal emergencies, GI bleeding and traumatic surgical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative monitoring, wound management and follow-up care to ensure optimal patient recovery.
• Evaluate and manage patients with abdominal masses, GI disorders and other complex surgical conditions.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, anaesthesiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Participate in surgical audits, clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to clinical education and professional development.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulations and international clinical standards.

Skills

Laparoscopic surgery

Emergency general surgery

Clinical governance

Education

MBBS or equivalent recognised medical degree

Postgraduate qualification in General Surgery

Western Board Certification (UK CCT / American Board / FRACS)

DHA/DOH/MOHAP licensing eligibility

Job description

SearchPlus HR is seeking qualified Specialist/Consultant General Surgeons to join leading healthcare facilities across the UAE. You will diagnose, manage, and operate on a wide range of surgical conditions, including elective and emergency procedures, with emphasis on pre- and post-operative care.

The role requires postgraduate general surgery qualifications, board certification, and eligibility for local licensing.