General Surgeon jobs in Dubai

We're Hiring | Consultant General Surgeon

Location: Dubai

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in general, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and surgical management of patients with general surgical conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Diagnose and manage conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal organs, abdominal wall, and soft tissues.
• Perform laparoscopic and open surgical procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair.
• Evaluate and manage gallbladder disease, appendicitis, abdominal hernias, intestinal obstruction, and other abdominal surgical conditions.
• Perform appropriate gastrointestinal and colorectal surgical procedures where appropriately trained.
• Manage soft-tissue masses, cysts, abscesses, and other minor surgical conditions.
• Assess and manage acute abdominal emergencies, surgical infections, and trauma-related conditions.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative care.
• Perform or supervise minimally invasive surgical interventions using modern surgical techniques.
• Identify and manage post-operative complications, including bleeding, infection, and wound-healing problems.
• Interpret relevant investigations, including ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopic findings, and laboratory results.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, oncologists, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
• Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, residents, and surgical team members.
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, treatment options, potential risks, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• • • • MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
      • Recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery.
      • Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant qualification.
      • Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Laparoscopic / Minimally Invasive Surgery is highly desirable.
      • Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in General Surgery.
      • Strong experience in elective and emergency general surgical procedures.
      • Demonstrated competence in laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, hernia repair, and gastrointestinal surgical procedures.
      • Experience managing complex surgical cases and post-operative complications.
      • Eligible for DHA Consultant classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable qualification and experience requirements.
      • Excellent surgical, clinical, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills.

Benefits

• • • • Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
      • Medical insurance.
      • Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
      • Professional development and CME opportunities.
      • Modern, well-equipped surgical facilities and advanced operating theatre infrastructure.
      • Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
      • Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.