Requirements
Requires MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical qualification, and a recognized postgraduate qualification in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, GI surgery, or an equivalent surgical specialty. Must have relevant post-specialization clinical experience, strong experience in gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery, and demonstrated experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures. Essential skills include strong clinical assessment, surgical decision-making, ability to manage complex elective and emergency GI surgical cases, good knowledge of modern GI surgical techniques, excellent communication and patient-management skills, ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and a strong commitment to patient safety and ethical surgical practice.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Healthcare
Company Industry
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled consultant/specialist gastrointestinal surgeon to join our leading healthcare facility in the UAE.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in gastrointestinal surgery, GI surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and the management of complex gastrointestinal conditions, with a commitment to safe surgical practice and excellent patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will work closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, nutrition specialists, and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive gastrointestinal surgical consultations and pre-operative assessments.
Diagnose and manage a broad range of gastrointestinal and abdominal surgical conditions.
Develop individualized surgical treatment plans based on clinical findings, investigations, and patient needs.
Perform elective and emergency gastrointestinal surgical procedures within the approved clinical scope.
Perform open and laparoscopic GI surgical procedures as appropriate to clinical expertise.
Manage patients presenting with acute abdomen, gastrointestinal bleeding, obstruction, perforation, and other surgical emergencies.
Diagnose and manage conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gallbladder, biliary system, and other gastrointestinal structures.
Perform appropriate procedures for conditions such as hernias, gallbladder disease, appendicitis, bowel disorders, and other gastrointestinal surgical conditions.
Evaluate and manage patients with gastrointestinal cancers in collaboration with oncology and multidisciplinary teams.
Review and interpret endoscopy reports, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET imaging, laboratory investigations, and other diagnostic studies.
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and GI case discussions where required.
Provide appropriate pre-operative counseling regarding surgical options, risks, benefits, expected outcomes, and recovery.
Provide post-operative care and monitor patients for surgical complications.
Manage post-operative complications and coordinate appropriate intervention when required.
Coordinate nutritional and supportive care for patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery.
Collaborate with gastroenterologists, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and intensivists.
Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and confidential patient records.
Participate in emergency surgical services and urgent gastrointestinal case management where applicable.
Maintain high standards of infection control, surgical safety, and patient care.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and continuing professional development.
Follow applicable UAE healthcare regulations, professional standards, clinical guidelines, and facility policies.
Requirements
MBBS, MD, or equivalent recognized medical qualification.
Recognized postgraduate qualification in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, GI surgery, or an equivalent surgical specialty.
Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
Strong experience in gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery.
Demonstrated experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures.
Strong clinical assessment and surgical decision-making skills.
Ability to manage complex elective and emergency GI surgical cases.
Good knowledge of modern gastrointestinal surgical techniques.
Excellent communication and patient-management skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Strong commitment to patient safety and ethical surgical practice.
Benefits
Competitive tax-free salary.
Attractive compensation package.
Performance-based incentives, where applicable.
Medical insurance.
Annual leave and airfare benefits according to employment policy.
Modern surgical facilities and advanced operating theatres.
Professional and supportive clinical environment.
Multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced healthcare professionals.
Continuing professional development opportunities.
Long-term career growth opportunities.
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If you are an experienced consultant gastrointestinal surgeon, specialist gastrointestinal surgeon, GI surgeon, gastrointestinal surgery specialist, upper GI surgeon, lower GI surgeon, or gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon looking for an opportunity in the UAE, we would like to hear from you.
Candidates with experience in GI surgery, gastrointestinal oncology, laparoscopic surgery, upper GI, lower GI, colorectal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, or complex abdominal surgery are encouraged to apply.
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