Consultant - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Dubai to lead surgical care for cleft lip and palate and related craniofacial conditions. This role requires fellowship or advanced training with a focus on multidisciplinary cleft programs.

The successful candidate will assess patients, plan complex reconstructions, and contribute to long-term pediatric cleft care within a leading medical team in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completed recognized postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Recognized Board Certification, Specialist, or Consultant qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and surgical management for patients with cleft lip and palate.
• Perform cleft lip repair and cleft palate repair procedures.
• Undertake secondary cleft procedures where clinically appropriate.
• Perform alveolar bone grafting and cleft-related maxillofacial reconstruction.
• Manage associated craniofacial anomalies within the scope of the specialty.
• Assess patients before surgery and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Provide postoperative care and monitor surgical outcomes and complications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial clinics.
• Collaborate closely with Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, ENT, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Genetics, and other relevant specialties.
• Participate in the long-term multidisciplinary management and follow-up of cleft patients.
• Contribute to clinical protocols, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of residents and junior physicians.
• Contribute to clinical research, audits, and service development.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Cleft lip and palate surgery

Craniofacial surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Pediatric and adolescent cleft care

Multidisciplinary care

Communication with patients and family

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Board Certification / Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Job description

Consultant - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Physician

Experience: Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant or Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Job Type: Full Time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Physician

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview The Consultant - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is designed for an experienced surgeon with dedicated fellowship, advanced training, or significant formal specialty experience in Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Surgery. The consultant will provide comprehensive surgical assessment and management for patients with cleft and related craniofacial conditions while contributing to coordinated, long-term multidisciplinary care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and surgical management for patients with cleft lip and palate.
• Perform cleft lip repair and cleft palate repair procedures.
• Undertake secondary cleft procedures where clinically appropriate.
• Perform alveolar bone grafting and cleft-related maxillofacial reconstruction.
• Manage associated craniofacial anomalies within the scope of the specialty.
• Assess patients before surgery and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Provide postoperative care and monitor surgical outcomes and complications.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial clinics.
• Collaborate closely with Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, ENT, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Genetics, and other relevant specialties.
• Participate in the long-term multidisciplinary management and follow-up of cleft patients.
• Contribute to clinical protocols, quality improvement, and patient-safety initiatives.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of residents and junior physicians.
• Contribute to clinical research, audits, and service development.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completed recognized postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Recognized Board Certification, Specialist, or Consultant qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• Dedicated fellowship, advanced training, or significant formal specialty experience in Cleft Lip and Palate or Craniofacial Surgery is required or highly desirable.
• Valid UAE Consultant license or eligibility in the appropriate specialty.

Required Experience

Candidates should have significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant or Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, together with demonstrated experience managing patients with cleft lip and palate. Independent experience performing cleft lip and/or palate surgical procedures is required. Experience working within a multidisciplinary cleft or craniofacial team is also expected, while experience managing pediatric and adolescent cleft patients is highly desirable.

Preferred Experience

• Fellowship training in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery.
• Experience with complex or secondary cleft reconstruction.
• Experience in alveolar bone grafting and maxillofacial reconstruction.
• Experience managing craniofacial anomalies and syndromic cleft conditions.
• Academic, teaching, research, or quality-improvement experience.

Core Competencies

• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Craniofacial surgery
• Oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Cleft lip repair
• Cleft palate repair
• Secondary cleft procedures
• Alveolar bone grafting
• Maxillofacial reconstruction
• Craniofacial anomaly management
• Pediatric and adolescent cleft care
• Surgical treatment planning
• Postoperative management
• Multidisciplinary cleft care
• Patient and family communication

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with dedicated fellowship or advanced training in Cleft Lip and Palate or Craniofacial Surgery. The role requires advanced surgical judgment, attention to detail, strong multidisciplinary clinical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and families throughout long-term cleft care. A commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered practice is essential, together with the ability to contribute effectively to a multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial service.