Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon - Cleft Surgery

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specialized in cleft lip/palate in Dubai, UAE. The role focuses on comprehensive surgical assessment, reconstruction, and long-term management within a multidisciplinary care pathway.

The ideal candidate has fellowship or substantial experience in cleft lip/palate and craniofacial surgery, with licensing to practice at consultant level in Dubai and a track record of pediatric and adolescent cleft care.

Qualifications

• Significant post-specialist experience as an OMFS surgeon.
• Experience with cleft lip and palate procedures.
• Independent cleft surgery experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary cleft/craniofacial service.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level assessment and surgical management for cleft lip and palate.
• Perform primary and secondary cleft lip/palate repairs.
• Undertake alveolar bone grafting and maxillofacial reconstruction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cleft/craniofacial clinics.
• Contribute to long-term care planning and research.

Skills

Cleft Lip and Palate

Craniofacial Surgery

Pediatric Care

Multidisciplinary Care

Surgical Assessment

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate OMFS training

Board Certification in OMFS

Cleft/Craniofacial Fellowship

Job description

Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon - Cleft Surgery Job Snapshot Role: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon - Cleft Surgery Location: Dubai, UAE Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Significant post-specialist experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with cleft lip and palate expertise Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon - Cleft Surgery for an opportunity in Dubai, UAE. This Hospital and Health Care role requires dedicated fellowship training, advanced specialty training, or substantial formal experience in cleft lip and palate and craniofacial surgery. The consultant will provide comprehensive surgical assessment, reconstruction, and long-term management for patients with cleft and related craniofacial conditions while contributing to a multidisciplinary care pathway. Job Details Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Role Context The Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon will provide specialist surgical care for patients with cleft lip, cleft palate, and associated craniofacial conditions.

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 when clinically indicated.
• - Perform alveolar bone grafting and cleft-related maxillofacial reconstruction.
• - Manage associated craniofacial anomalies within the appropriate surgical scope.
• - Conduct detailed pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• - Provide post-operative care and monitor surgical outcomes, recovery, and complications.
• - Participate actively in multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial clinics.
• - Collaborate with Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, ENT, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Genetics, and other relevant specialties.
• - Contribute to coordinated long-term care and follow-up for cleft patients.
• - Support clinical protocols, quality improvement programs, 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 organizational policies.

Qualifications

• - Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• - Recognized postgraduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
• - Recognized Board Certification, Specialist qualification, 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.
• - Appropriate professional licensing or eligibility to practice at Consultant level in Dubai, UAE.

Required Clinical Experience

• - Significant post-specialist experience as a Consultant or Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.
• - Demonstrated experience managing patients with cleft lip and palate.
• - Independent experience performing cleft lip and/or cleft palate surgical procedures.
• - Experience working within a multidisciplinary cleft or craniofacial service.
• - Experience managing pediatric and adolescent cleft patients is highly desirable.

Surgical Expertise

• - Cleft lip repair
• - Cleft palate repair
• - Secondary cleft procedures
• - Alveolar bone grafting
• - Cleft-related maxillofacial reconstruction
• - Craniofacial anomaly management
• - Pre-operative cleft assessment
• - Post-operative cleft management
• - Complex and secondary cleft reconstruction
• - Pediatric and adolescent cleft surgery
• - Multidisciplinary craniofacial care

Preferred Experience

• - Fellowship training in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery
• - Complex or secondary cleft reconstruction
• - Alveolar bone grafting
• - Advanced maxillofacial reconstruction
• - Management of craniofacial anomalies
• - Management of syndromic cleft conditions
• - Academic and clinical teaching
• - Clinical research and audit
• - Quality improvement and service development

Core Competencies

• - Advanced surgical expertise in cleft and craniofacial conditions
• - Strong pediatric clinical capabilities
• - Excellent surgical judgment and attention to detail
• - Effective multidisciplinary collaboration
• - Clear and sensitive communication with patients and families
• - Long-term treatment planning for complex cleft cases
• - Commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care
• - Strong clinical documentation and patient-safety awareness

Ideal Profile

The preferred candidate is an experienced Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with dedicated fellowship training, advanced specialty training, or substantial formal experience in cleft lip and palate and craniofacial surgery. The position is particularly suited to a surgeon with independent cleft surgery experience and a strong background in multidisciplinary management of pediatric and adolescent patients.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East supports the recruitment of qualified medical professionals for healthcare opportunities across the region. The company focuses on connecting experienced specialists and consultants with suitable clinical roles while supporting candidates through the recruitment process.