Job Description

A prestigious Government Healthcare Facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist / Consultant – Visceral Surgery to join its surgical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly qualified surgeon with expertise in visceral and abdominal surgery to work within a well-established government healthcare environment and provide high-quality surgical care to a diverse patient population.

We are particularly interested in candidates with internationally recognized qualifications, including UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board, Australian Board, and South African Board credentials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist/consultant-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients requiring visceral and abdominal surgical care.
• Perform elective and emergency visceral surgical procedures according to clinical expertise.
• Manage complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, colorectal, and abdominal surgical cases.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative management and monitor patients for complications.
• Perform appropriate minimally invasive and open surgical procedures within the physician’s area of expertise.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in surgical rounds, case discussions, multidisciplinary meetings, and clinical audits.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records and surgical documentation.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Provide supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior doctors and surgical trainees.
• Stay updated with advances in visceral surgery, surgical techniques, and evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery, Visceral Surgery, or a relevant surgical specialty.
• Significant post-specialty clinical experience in visceral/abdominal surgery.
• Strong experience managing complex gastrointestinal and abdominal surgical cases.
• Demonstrated expertise in relevant open and minimally invasive surgical procedures.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Candidates with internationally recognized specialist/consultant qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free remuneration.
• Attractive government-sector employment benefits.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave and public holidays as per the employment package.
• Airfare/annual ticket allowance as applicable.
• End-of-service benefits.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a prestigious Government Healthcare Facility in the UAE.
• Stable and long-term career opportunity within a structured healthcare environment.
• Supportive and professionally driven multidisciplinary team.