Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Doha, Qatar

Head Medical; Doha; On-site; QAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Education allowance

Joining flights

Comprehensive medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Sports medicine environment

Job summary

Head Medical is seeking an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a hospital-based clinical team in Doha, Qatar. The role focuses on foot, hand and ankle surgery, delivering high-quality care across wards, clinics and critical care settings.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose and treat orthopaedic conditions, including complex and emergency cases, while supporting service development and maintaining patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• 12–15 years of clinical experience with 4–7 years in a senior role.
• Eligible for Qatar medical licensing and registration.
• Expertise in orthopaedic assessment and surgical management of complex cases.
• Excellent manual dexterity and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic assessment, diagnosis and surgical intervention across inpatient, outpatient and ICU settings.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Deliver outpatient consultations, diagnostics and follow-up care per clinical standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance orthopaedic specialties and services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
• Support development of departmental objectives and clinical development plans.
• Provide specialist consultation for complex/urgent cases on-site and off-site as required.
• Participate in emergency orthopaedic cover for athletes and out-of-hours service.
• Supervise and mentor Resident Medical Officers and nursing staff with clinical guidance.
• Engage in clinical education, research and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Orthopaedic assessment

Surgical management

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon on behalf of a healthcare provider in Doha, Qatar. Our client is sourcing applicants with a specialist expertise in foot, hand and ankle surgery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior orthopaedic specialist to join a hospital-based clinical team, delivering high-quality surgical and medical care across inpatient wards, outpatient clinics and critical care settings.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of orthopaedic conditions, including complex and emergency cases. The position also involves supporting clinical service development, maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality, and providing specialist emergency cover for athletes in accordance with the hospital’s scope of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthopaedic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and surgical intervention for patients across inpatient, outpatient and intensive care settings.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans, monitor patient progress, maintain accurate clinical records and prepare discharge summaries to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver outpatient consultations, diagnostic evaluations and follow-up care in line with established clinical standards.
• Collaborate with senior clinical leadership to develop and implement strategies for the advancement of orthopaedic specialties and subspecialty services.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of departmental objectives, service improvement programmes and clinical development plans.
• Provide specialist consultation for complex and urgent orthopaedic cases, both on-site and off-site as required.
• Participate in emergency orthopaedic cover for athletes, including out-of-hours support in accordance with the service rota and hospital requirements.
• Supervise, mentor and support Resident Medical Officers and nursing staff, providing clinical guidance and reviewing treatment plans where appropriate.
• Participate in clinical education, research and continuing professional development to promote best practice and improve patient outcomes.
• Contribute to staff development and performance management in support of departmental and organisational objectives.
• Maintain professional accountability for clinical decisions and ensure adherence to applicable medical, ethical and patient safety standards.
• Undertake other appropriate duties as directed by the relevant clinical supervisor.

Requirements

• Recognised primary medical qualification, such as an MBBS or equivalent.
• Recognised postgraduate qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Minimum of 12–15 years of relevant clinical experience, including approximately 4–7 years in a comparable senior role or position of responsibility.
• Eligibility for the relevant medical licensing and professional registration requirements in Qatar.
• Demonstrable expertise in orthopaedic assessment, surgical management and the treatment of complex cases.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and the physical stamina required for surgical practice.
• Strong clinical judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Experience in clinical supervision, mentoring and professional education.
• A professional manner, high ethical standards and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.

Package

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Education allowance.
• Joining flights.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Generous annual leave.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within one of the world's leading sports medicine environments.