Requirements
The role requires a western-qualified consultant neurosurgeon with experience in diagnosing and managing complex neurological and neurosurgical disorders, performing advanced cranial and spinal microsurgical procedures, and providing comprehensive patient care. The candidate must also participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, supervise junior physicians, engage in teaching and research, and ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and patient safety standards.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sharjah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
Job description
A leading university healthcare institution in the UAE is seeking a highly accomplished consultant neurosurgeon (western qualified) to join its department of neurosciences. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive neurosurgical services, including the diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative care of patients with disorders affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular system.
The consultant will work within an academic, multidisciplinary environment, contributing to excellence in clinical care, medical education, research, and innovation while adhering to international best practices and UAE healthcare regulations.
Requirements
Diagnose and manage patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical disorders.
Perform elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures involving the brain, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system.
Manage traumatic brain injuries, spinal trauma, intracranial hemorrhage, brain tumors, spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, and degenerative spinal disorders.
Perform advanced cranial and spinal microsurgical procedures utilizing modern surgical technologies.
Evaluate patients using advanced neuroimaging and diagnostic investigations to formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
Provide comprehensive pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care.
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuro-oncologists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and anesthesiologists.
Provide consultations for emergency neurosurgical referrals and participate in trauma services.
Supervise junior physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students in accordance with the institution's academic mission.
Participate in teaching, curriculum development, simulation training, and continuing medical education activities.
Engage in clinical research, publications, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and operative documentation.
Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and international patient safety standards.
Participate in departmental meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, tumor boards, and academic conferences.
Participate in the departmental on-call roster.
Benefits
Highly competitive tax-free salary.
Performance-based incentives (where applicable).
Employment visa sponsored by the employer.
Comprehensive medical insurance for self and eligible dependents.
Annual return airfare.
30 calendar days of annual leave.
End-of-service gratuity in accordance with UAE labour law.
Housing allowance or accommodation (as per institutional policy).
CME allowance and paid educational leave.
Professional indemnity (malpractice) insurance.
UAE medical license application and renewal support.
Relocation assistance for eligible international candidates.
Research funding and academic development opportunities.
Opportunities for teaching, faculty appointments, and career progression within a leading university healthcare institution.
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