Consultant - ENT Head and Neck Surgery
Posted date [2026-05-29]
(ID: 45770)
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Allocation Assist Middle East was founded by Emilie Davies in 2015, after she recognised a gap in the market for assisting highly skilled Western-trained doctors to find rewarding and fulfilling opportunities in top-tier hospitals in the UAE and other Gulf countries. We are now the fastest growing medical consulting company in the Middle East, having helped hundreds of senior consultant doctors from various specialties and backgrounds advance their careers and lifestyle while contributing to the dynamic and growing healthcare sector in this progressive and dynamic region of the world.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant - ENT Head and Neck SurgeryJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - ENT Head and Neck Surgery
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 8 years post-specialty qualification experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - ENT Head and Neck Surgery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician specializing in advanced otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, airway reconstruction, and complex airway management. This role is suited for a consultant who can provide high-level medical and surgical ENT care, manage complex adult and pediatric cases, and support the growth of specialized head and neck and airway services within a leading healthcare institution.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 85000-110000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant - ENT Head and Neck Surgery will deliver advanced outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and operative care across the full scope of otolaryngology. The position has a strong focus on head and neck surgical oncology, thyroid and salivary gland procedures, airway reconstruction, difficult airway care, and multidisciplinary treatment planning. The consultant will also contribute to clinical governance, protocol development, teaching, research, and service expansion in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of adult and pediatric ENT conditions across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings.
* Perform advanced head and neck surgeries, including thyroid, parathyroid, salivary gland, neck mass, and oncologic procedures.
* Lead complex airway management, including difficult airway cases, tracheostomy care, airway reconstruction, and endoscopic airway interventions.
* Manage emergency ENT cases such as airway obstruction, severe epistaxis, trauma, infections, and urgent surgical presentations.
* Perform a full range of ENT procedures, including endoscopic sinus surgery, otologic surgery, laryngeal surgery, head and neck oncology procedures, and airway interventions.
* Conduct outpatient clinics, diagnostic assessments, endoscopic evaluations, surgical reviews, and post-operative follow-up care.
* Collaborate with anesthesiology, oncology, radiology, pulmonology, ICU, pathology, speech therapy, audiology, and rehabilitation teams.
* Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, airway management committees, complex case discussions, and integrated treatment planning.
* Ensure all clinical and surgical care follows international quality standards, DHA requirements, hospital protocols, patient safety guidelines, and ethical practice.
* Maintain accurate and timely consultation notes, operative reports, consent documentation, treatment plans, and follow-up records.
* Contribute to clinical governance, morbidity and mortality reviews, quality improvement work, patient safety initiatives, and protocol optimization.
* Teach and supervise residents, fellows, junior doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals involved in ENT and head and neck services.
* Engage in research, publications, audits, continuing medical education, and evidence-based improvements in otolaryngology practice.
* Support strategic planning, service development, and pathway creation for ENT, head and neck surgery, and airway management programs.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification.
* Completion of residency and fellowship training in Otolaryngology or ENT.
* Western Board Certification such as UK CCT, American Board, Canadian FRCSC, Australian or New Zealand Fellowship, or equivalent recognized qualification.
* Subspecialty fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgery or Airway Surgery is preferred.
* Eligibility for DHA Consultant License.
* Minimum 8 years of post-specialty qualification experience, or as required by DHA consultant licensing criteria.
* Proven expertise in complex airway management, head and neck surgical oncology, and advanced ENT surgical procedures.
* Experience in tertiary care hospitals, high-volume ENT departments, head and neck centers, or advanced airway services will be an advantage.
* Strong ability to manage complex adult and pediatric ENT cases in both elective and emergency settings.
* Excellent communication, leadership, clinical judgment, multidisciplinary teamwork, and patient counselling skills.
* Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, clinical documentation, service development, and continuous improvement.
Skills Set
* Otolaryngology
* Head and neck surgery
* ENT surgery
* Airway reconstruction
* Complex airway management
* Difficult airway care
* Tracheostomy care
* Endoscopic airway intervention
* Head and neck oncology
* Thyroid surgery
* Parathyroid surgery
* Salivary gland surgery
* Neck mass surgery
* Endoscopic sinus surgery
* Otologic procedures
* Laryngeal surgery
* Pediatric ENT care
* Emergency ENT management
* Tumor board participation
* Airway committee participation
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* DHA licensing eligibility
* Clinical governance
* Quality improvement
* Research and publications
* Teaching and supervision
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong platform for a Consultant - ENT Head and Neck Surgery to work in Dubai’s advanced specialist healthcare sector, with exposure to complex ENT, airway, and head and neck surgical cases. The position supports clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, service development, research, teaching, and access to high-level hospital resources. It is a valuable opportunity for a senior consultant seeking professional growth, tax-free earning potential, and meaningful impact within a specialized surgical service.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare providers across the UAE and wider Middle East by connecting experienced physicians with consultant and specialist medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals, clinics, and advanced care facilities to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can strengthen specialist services, improve patient outcomes, and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
