Job Description

We're Hiring | Consultant General Surgeon– Abu Dhabi, UAE

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant General Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care to patients in accordance with international clinical standards and UAE healthcare regulations. The successful candidate will diagnose, evaluate, and perform elective and emergency surgical procedures while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, quality of care, and clinical excellence.

The Consultant General Surgeon will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based treatment and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives within the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients requiring general surgical intervention.
• Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures, including minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgeries where applicable.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and formulate individualized treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive post-operative management and follow-up care.
• Manage surgical emergencies in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging findings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, operative notes, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Surgical Procedures

• Perform procedures including, but not limited to:
• Laparoscopic and open cholecystectomy
• Appendectomy
• Hernia repair (open and laparoscopic)
• Breast surgery
• Thyroid surgery
• Soft tissue surgeries
• Gastrointestinal surgeries
• Colorectal procedures
• Minor and major abdominal surgeries
• Emergency trauma surgery (within hospital scope)
• Patient Care Responsibilities
• Deliver patient-centered, evidence-based surgical care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, surgical risks, and post-operative care.
• Obtain informed consent in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

• Administrative Responsibilities
• Participate in departmental meetings and hospital committees.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation.
• Support accreditation activities (JCI, DOH, etc.).
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and UAE healthcare regulations.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.

• Teaching & Research
• Mentor junior physicians, residents, and medical students.
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
• Contribute to clinical research, publications, and presentations where applicable.
• Promote evidence-based surgical practice.

• Quality & Safety
• Adhere to international surgical safety standards.
• Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings.
• Report adverse events and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety guidelines.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• Essential
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent).
• Completion of an approved residency in General Surgery.
• Specialist/Board Certification in General Surgery from a recognized international board.

Examples include:

• Arab Board
• European Board
• American Board
• Canadian Board
• Australian Fellowship
• UK CCT/CESR with GMC Specialist Registration
• FRCS (or equivalent)

• Experience
• Minimum 5–8 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant General Surgeon (depending on licensing eligibility).
• Experience in tertiary care hospitals preferred.
• Experience in laparoscopic surgery is essential.
• Trauma surgery experience is an advantage.

• Licensing Requirements
• Must be eligible for or hold a Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license.
• Data Flow verification and UAE medical licensing requirements must be fulfilled.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e.g., Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Upper GI Surgery, Breast Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, or Trauma Surgery).
• Robotic surgery experience.
• Academic teaching or research experience.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary aligned with experience and market standards.
• Performance-based incentives (where applicable).
• Annual air ticket allowance for self (and eligible dependents, as per company policy).
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for self and eligible dependents.
• Annual paid leave in accordance with UAE Labour Law and company policy.
• End-of-service gratuity as per UAE Labour Law.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Visa sponsorship and medical licensing support (DOH Abu Dhabi, DataFlow, and credentialing assistance).
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support, including paid CME leave and/or reimbursement as per hospital policy.
• Professional indemnity (medical malpractice) insurance provided by the employer.
• Paid professional license renewal and credentialing support.
• Opportunities for career advancement, leadership, and academic involvement.
• Access to modern operating theatres, advanced surgical equipment, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Employee wellness and assistance programs.
• Supportive, multicultural, and collaborative working environment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.