Job Description

We're Hiring | Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

📍 Location: Dubai

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon to join our healthcare team in Dubai. The successful candidate will provide expert diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, degenerative disorders, and complex orthopedic cases. The Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon will deliver high-quality patient care, perform advanced surgical procedures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in accordance with DHA regulations and international clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders.
• Provide comprehensive care for conditions involving:
• Bone and joint injuries
• Sports-related injuries
• Fractures and trauma cases
• Degenerative joint diseases
• Osteoarthritis
• Spinal and musculoskeletal disorders
• Ligament and tendon injuries
• Pediatric orthopedic conditions (where applicable)
• Joint deformities and reconstruction cases
• Perform a wide range of orthopedic surgical procedures, including:
• Joint replacement surgeries (hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty)
• Arthroscopic procedures
• Fracture fixation and trauma surgery
• Ligament reconstruction
• Tendon repair procedures
• Corrective osteotomies
• Complex orthopedic reconstruction
• Sports injury surgeries
• Conduct pre-operative assessments, develop surgical plans, and provide post-operative management and rehabilitation guidance.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations including X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and other orthopedic imaging studies.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, pain management specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings for complex orthopedic cases.
• Provide patient education regarding treatment options, surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and preventive measures.
• Manage emergency orthopedic cases and trauma patients as required.
• Supervise and mentor orthopedic specialists, residents, fellows, and junior medical staff.
• Participate in clinical audits, research activities, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education programs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the hospital's electronic medical record system.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, surgical safety standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Participate in departmental on-call services as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Completion of accredited residency training in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Fellowship/CCT/CCST/Arab Board/American Board/Canadian Board or equivalent qualification recognized by DHA for Consultant registration.
• Eligibility for or possession of a DHA Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon License
• Relevant post-qualification experience as per DHA Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Annual paid leave and air ticket allowance.
• End-of-service benefits as per UAE Labour Law.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Access to advanced operating theatres and modern orthopedic facilities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for research, teaching, and innovation.