Consultant - Gastroenterology

Allocation Assist Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to modern multidisciplinary clinical practice

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is looking for a Consultant in Gastroenterology to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex digestive disorders, perform advanced endoscopic procedures, and collaborate with a healthcare team in a modern clinical practice.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, relevant board certification, and be proficient in procedures such as upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy. A competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
• Must hold or be eligible for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and ERCP.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure integrated care.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Hepatobiliary medicine

Diagnostic endoscopy

Therapeutic endoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Polypectomy

ERCP

Inpatient gastroenterology care

Outpatient consultation

Education

Medical degree (MD, MBBS or equivalent)

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

Consultant – Gastroenterology in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior hospital and health care opportunity for an experienced physician with strong expertise in gastrointestinal care, hepatobiliary medicine, diagnostic endoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, and multidisciplinary patient management. The role suits a consultant‑level gastroenterologist who can manage complex digestive disorders, perform advanced procedures, support clinical governance, and contribute to high‑quality specialist care within a modern healthcare organisation.

Job Details:

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Salary: 65,000‑85,000 (estimated range; final offer confirmer with employer)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, biliary, and hepatobiliary disorders.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of digestive conditions using clinical examination, patient history, imaging, laboratory results, and endoscopic findings.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ERCP where applicable.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations for acute and chronic digestive health concerns.
• Develop evidence‑based treatment plans tailored to diagnosis, disease severity, patient condition, lifestyle factors and long‑term care needs.
• Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dietitians, internal medicine physicians, nurses and allied healthcare teams to ensure integrated care.
• Participate in on‑call duties as required by the department and provide timely specialist input for urgent gastroenterology cases.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, medication use, lifestyle modifications, nutrition guidance, procedure preparation and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure reports, treatment plans, consent records, discharge summaries and follow‑up documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi healthcare regulations, SCFHS licensing requirements, hospital policies, patient safety standards and clinical governance procedures.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement, clinical audits, patient safety initiatives, morbidity reviews and service development activities.
• Support training and mentorship of junior doctors, residents and allied health staff through clinical teaching and case‑based learning.
• Stay updated with advancements in gastroenterology and incorporate safe, evidence‑based techniques into clinical practice.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree such as MD, MBBS or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Board certification in Gastroenterology or an equivalent recognised consultant‑level qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑qualification experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
• Must hold or be eligible for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing.
• Strong proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Experience performing upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy and ERCP where applicable.
• Solid clinical background in managing gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Ability to interpret imaging, laboratory results, endoscopic findings and clinical data to guide treatment decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast‑paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient‑centred care, ethical practice, accurate documentation, continuous learning and high clinical standards.

Skills Set

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatobiliary medicine
• Diagnostic endoscopy
• Therapeutic endoscopy
• Upper GI endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• ERCP
• Inpatient gastroenterology care
• Outpatient consultation
• Digestive disease management
• Liver disorder management
• Pancreatic disorder assessment
• Biliary disease care
• Imaging interpretation
• Laboratory result interpretation
• Endoscopic finding analysis
• Treatment planning
• Patient education
• Lifestyle modification counselling
• SCFHS licensing
• Saudi healthcare regulations
• Clinical documentation
• Quality improvement
• Clinical audit
• Junior doctor mentoring

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary package, benefits, professional development opportunities, exposure to modern multidisciplinary clinical practice and the chance to contribute to high‑standard digestive health services.