Specialist Gastroenterologist - GI and Liver Care

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Health in Dubai invites a Specialist Gastroenterologist to lead outpatient GI and liver care, combining consultations, endoscopy, and chronic disease management. The role emphasizes building a sustainable practice within a high-volume community setting.

You will coordinate with primary and specialty care, deliver evidence-based treatments, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining patient safety and strong patient relationships.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialist Gastroenterology qualification.
• Valid UAE DHA/DOH/MOH license to practice.
• Minimum 5 years post-specialist Gastroenterology experience.
• Experience within UAE healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist Gastroenterology consultations for adults with digestive symptoms.
• Manage liver disease and hepatobiliary conditions in outpatient settings.
• Perform endoscopy and other GI procedures per privileges.
• Coordinate care with primary care and other specialists.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and preventive care for GI diseases.
• Maintain documentation and ensure patient safety and quality governance.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Endoscopy

Outpatient medicine

Clinical assessment

Liver disease

IBD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Patient counseling

UAE healthcare experience

DHA licensing

Education

Specialist Gastroenterology qualification

Medical degree

DHA/DOH/MOH UAE license

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Specialist Gastroenterologist - GI and Liver Care Job Snapshot Role: Specialist Gastroenterologist - GI and Liver Care Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Experience: Minimum 5 years post-specialist Gastroenterology experience Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Specialist Gastroenterologist - GI and Liver Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician seeking to develop a strong outpatient practice within a high-volume community clinic. This hiring role combines specialist gastrointestinal consultations, liver disease management, endoscopy, chronic digestive care, preventive Gastroenterology, and long‑term patient follow‑up, supported by referrals from Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, General Surgery, Paediatrics, and other specialties.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospital and Health Care Function: Physician Salary: 30000-45000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Specialist Gastroenterologist will serve a broad community patient base requiring diagnosis, treatment, procedural care, and ongoing management of digestive and hepatobiliary conditions. The position has a strong practice‑building dimension, with consistent opportunities to establish long‑term relationships with patients who require continuing monitoring and specialist intervention.

Working within a multidisciplinary outpatient environment, the physician will coordinate care with primary care doctors and other specialists, manage referrals efficiently, and provide evidence‑based treatment for both routine and complex gastrointestinal disorders. Clinical quality, patient retention, continuity of care, and effective use of diagnostic procedures will directly influence the success of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist Gastroenterology consultations for adults presenting with acute, recurrent, and chronic digestive symptoms.
• Assess and treat gastrointestinal disorders using clinical examination, diagnostic investigations, and evidence‑based treatment pathways.
• Manage liver disease and related hepatobiliary conditions within the scope of specialist outpatient practice.
• Diagnose and oversee treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, including ongoing monitoring and adjustment of long‑term management plans.
• Evaluate patients with reflux, upper gastrointestinal complaints, abdominal discomfort, and persistent digestive symptoms.
• Treat functional bowel disorders and support patients requiring extended symptom management.
• Perform endoscopy and other approved Gastroenterology procedures in accordance with clinical privileges and facility requirements.
• Review endoscopic findings, laboratory results, imaging studies, and other investigations to establish accurate diagnoses.
• Develop personalized treatment plans based on patient history, clinical findings, disease progression, and individual risk factors.
• Provide preventive Gastroenterology services including appropriate screening, risk assessment, and early identification of digestive disease.
• Maintain structured follow‑up for patients with chronic gastrointestinal and liver conditions.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, diet, lifestyle modifications, warning symptoms, and treatment adherence.
• Build effective referral relationships with Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, General Surgery, Paediatrics, and specialist colleagues.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care where patients require input from several clinical specialties.
• Maintain timely consultation notes, procedural documentation, treatment records, investigation results, and electronic medical records.
• Follow DHA requirements, patient safety standards, infection prevention measures, clinical governance procedures, and professional ethics.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, and service development initiatives.
• Monitor patient outcomes and identify opportunities to improve continuity, procedural efficiency, and treatment effectiveness.
• Contribute to the sustainable growth of Gastroenterology services through strong patient engagement and consistent clinical standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of advances in Gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and evidence‑based digestive disease management.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree from a recognized institution with an appropriate specialist qualification in Gastroenterology.
• Valid Specialist Gastroenterologist license issued by DHA, DOH, or MOH in the United Arab Emirates.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑specialist Gastroenterology experience.
• Previous clinical experience within the UAE healthcare environment.
• Strong practical background in outpatient Gastroenterology.
• Demonstrated procedural Gastroenterology experience, including endoscopy within approved clinical privileges.
• Experience managing gastrointestinal disease, liver disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux, and functional digestive conditions.
• Confident in developing long‑term treatment plans for chronic digestive disorders.
• Able to establish strong physician‑patient relationships and maintain continuity across repeated consultations.
• Comfortable working with large patient volumes in a community‑focused outpatient setting.
• Experience receiving and managing referrals from primary care and other specialist services.
• Strong communication and patient counseling skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Arabic language capability is advantageous.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and structured clinical documentation.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, professional ethics, and evidence‑based care.
• Motivated to develop a sustainable specialist practice within an established multidisciplinary healthcare network.

Skills Set

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Gastrointestinal disease management
• Liver disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Functional bowel disorders
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease
• Upper gastrointestinal disorders
• Chronic digestive disease
• Endoscopy
• Diagnostic Gastroenterology
• Procedural Gastroenterology
• Outpatient medicine
• Clinical assessment
• Differential diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Laboratory interpretation
• Diagnostic imaging review
• Endoscopic findings interpretation
• Preventive Gastroenterology
• Digestive health screening
• Patient counseling
• Chronic disease follow‑up
• Patient education
• Multidisciplinary care
• Referral management
• Electronic medical records
• Clinical documentation
• DHA licensing
• DOH licensing
• MOH licensing
• UAE healthcare experience
• Patient safety
• Clinical governance
• Evidence-based medicine
• Practice development

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to build a substantial Gastroenterology practice within a well‑established community setting where patient demand, repeat visits, and multidisciplinary referrals can support long‑term clinical growth. The combination of outpatient consultations, procedural work, preventive care, and chronic disease management provides a varied specialist caseload and meaningful continuity with patients. The role includes a five‑day working week, competitive compensation, performance‑linked incentives, health insurance, life assurance, annual leave, and professional development support. For a Gastroenterologist seeking greater practice visibility and sustained patient demand within Dubai 's Hospital and Health Care sector, the position provides a strong environment for both clinical and professional progression.

About the Company

Al‑Futtaim is a diversified privately held regional business headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with established operations across automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare. Through Al‑Futtaim Health and its HealthHub network, the group provides multidisciplinary primary and specialist healthcare services supported by modern clinical facilities, experienced medical teams, digital systems, and a patient‑centred approach to care.