Specialist / Consultant Neurosurgeon - Government Facility, UAE

SearchPlus HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation or housing allowance

Annual return air ticket

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid annual leave

End-of-service benefits

Family benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

UAE Government Healthcare Facility seeks an experienced neurosurgeon to join its specialist surgical team. You will diagnose and manage complex neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention, including brain and spinal disorders, trauma, and tumors.

Collaboration with a wide team will be essential to deliver high-quality patient care. The candidate should have recognized medical degrees and postgraduate neurosurgery qualifications, with Western credentials preferred and extensive

Qualifications

• Recognized medical degree required.
• Postgraduate qualification in Neurosurgery.
• Western qualifications (UK CCT/CCST, American Board, etc.) preferred.
• Post-specialization experience relevant to Specialist/Consultant role.
• Demonstrated expertise in neurosurgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions requiring surgical treatment.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures involving brain and spinal disorders within scope of practice.
• Manage neurosurgical emergencies including traumatic brain injuries and intracranial hemorrhage.
• Evaluate patients with brain/spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, and other surgical conditions.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI) relevant to neurosurgery.
• Provide preoperative assessment, postoperative care, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with neurologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and rehab specialists.
• Monitor outcomes and manage postoperative complications.
• Maintain medical records and comply with infection-control and safety standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audits, research, teaching, and CME.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Postgraduate Neurosurgery qualification

Job description

A leading government healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking a qualified and experienced Neurosurgeon to join its specialist surgical team. The successful candidate will diagnose and manage complex neurological conditions requiring surgical intervention, including brain and spinal disorders, traumatic injuries, and other neurosurgical conditions. Candidates with recognized specialist qualifications, advanced surgical expertise, and a commitment to high-quality patient care are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with complex brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve conditions requiring surgical treatment.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures involving brain and spinal disorders, according to the candidate’s expertise and approved scope of practice.
• Manage neurosurgical emergencies, including traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, and spinal trauma.
• Evaluate patients with brain tumors, spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, and other neurological conditions requiring surgery.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including CT scans, MRI studies, and other relevant neurological imaging.
• Provide comprehensive preoperative assessment, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate with neurologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Monitor patient outcomes and manage postoperative complications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with clinical guidelines, infection-control procedures, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, research, teaching, and continuing medical education.

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Neurosurgery.
• Western qualifications preferred, including UK CCT/CCST, American Board, Canadian Board, Australian Board, South African Board, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification.
• Relevant post-specialization experience appropriate to the Specialist or Consultant position.
• Demonstrated expertise in neurosurgical procedures and the management of complex neurological conditions.
• Strong surgical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual return air ticket.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Paid annual leave.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.