Job Description

We're Hiring | Specialist Neurosurgeon

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist Neurosurgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in neurosurgical procedures, brain and spinal disorders, neurotrauma management, and minimally invasive neurosurgery. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced specialists seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and surgically manage brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system disorders.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures, including cranial and spinal surgeries, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Evaluate and manage brain tumors, spinal cord compression, herniated discs, and degenerative spinal conditions.
• Perform spinal decompression, laminectomy, discectomy, and other neurosurgical interventions, where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage traumatic brain injuries, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal trauma, and neurosurgical emergencies.
• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including MRI, CT scans, cerebral angiography, and neurophysiological studies.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative neurosurgical care, including complication management.
• Utilize microsurgical, endoscopic, or minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques, where appropriately trained.
• Collaborate with neurologists, neurointensivists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, neurosurgical safety protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Neurosurgery.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist-level qualification.
• American Board, UK, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred, subject to applicable licensing requirements.
• Strong expertise in cranial surgery, spinal surgery, neurotrauma, and neurosurgical patient management.
• Experience in microsurgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, or complex cranial procedures is highly desirable.
• Eligible for DOH Specialist Neurosurgery classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements and clinical privileges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
• Modern operating theatres and advanced neurosurgical technologies.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.