Specialist Gastroenterologist

Astra ProMed; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Access to modern endoscopy facilities

Professional development opportunities

Long-term Dubai career growth

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Dubai is seeking a Specialist Gastroenterologist to join its medical team. The specialist will diagnose, treat, and manage gastrointestinal, liver, and digestive system disorders while delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

The role requires advanced endoscopy skills (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), DHA license eligibility, UAE PQR-compliant experience, and collaboration with surgeons and hepatologists.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, or an equivalent approved training pathway.
• Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification in Gastroenterology.
• Valid DHA License or Eligibility Letter, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience meeting UAE PQR requirements for the Specialist title.
• Demonstrated expertise in gastrointestinal endoscopy and digestive disease management.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and IBS.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and interpret laboratory, imaging, and endoscopic investigations.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy, within approved clinical privileges.
• Evaluate and manage liver diseases, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic digestive disorders.
• Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatic disorders, and biliary tract diseases.
• Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure care, ensuring patient safety and appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with general surgeons, hepatologists, oncologists, and other medical specialists.
• Educate patients regarding digestive health, lifestyle modifications, preventive care, and treatment options.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, infection control protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MBBS/MBChB

Postgraduate specialization in Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology

Board certification/fellowship in Gastroenterology

DHA License or Eligibility

UAE PQR-compliant experience

Gastrointestinal endoscopy expertise

Job description

We're Hiring | Specialist Gastroenterologist

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

A leading healthcare facility in Dubai is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist Gastroenterologist to join its medical team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing gastrointestinal, liver, and digestive system disorders while delivering high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD, peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome.

2. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and interpret laboratory, imaging, and endoscopic investigations.

3. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy, within approved clinical privileges.

4. Evaluate and manage liver diseases, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis.

5. Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic digestive disorders.

6. Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatic disorders, and biliary tract diseases.

7. Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure care, ensuring patient safety and appropriate follow-up.

8. Collaborate with general surgeons, hepatologists, oncologists, and other medical specialists.

9. Educate patients regarding digestive health, lifestyle modifications, preventive care, and treatment options.

10. Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, infection control protocols, and patient safety standards.

11. Maintain accurate medical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent recognized medical qualification.

• Recognized postgraduate specialization in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, or an equivalent approved training pathway.

• Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification in Gastroenterology.

• Valid DHA License or Eligibility Letter, or eligibility to obtain one.

• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience meeting UAE PQR requirements for the Specialist title.

• Demonstrated expertise in gastrointestinal endoscopy and digestive disease management.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Competitive, tax-free salary package.

• Comprehensive medical insurance and employment benefits.

• Access to modern endoscopy facilities and advanced diagnostic technologies.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment.

• Long-term career growth opportunities in Dubai.