Consultant Gastroenterologist - Arabic Speaker
Posted date [2026-05-26]
(ID: 45740)
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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 Gastroenterologist - Arabic SpeakerJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Gastroenterologist - Arabic Speaker
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5-7 years post-board consultant experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Arabic Speaker in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician with strong expertise in gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and digestive disorders. This role is suited for an Arabic-speaking consultant who can provide accurate diagnosis, advanced endoscopic care, culturally sensitive patient communication, and long-term treatment planning within a modern multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
The position requires strong clinical judgment, proven experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and the ability to manage both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology cases. The consultant will support patients with GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and complex digestive health concerns while working closely with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, oncologists, and other medical teams.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 55000-75000
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 Gastroenterologist - Arabic Speaker provides specialist care for patients with acute, chronic, and complex digestive system conditions. The role combines clinical assessment, endoscopic procedure expertise, investigation review, patient counselling, and evidence-based treatment planning to improve digestive health outcomes and long-term disease control.
This position is especially valuable for Arabic-speaking patients and families who need clear explanation of diagnosis, procedure risks, lifestyle changes, medication plans, and follow-up care. The consultant will help strengthen gastroenterology services through clinical quality, multidisciplinary coordination, patient education, and safe procedural practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders, including GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, bowel disorders, abdominal pain, and other digestive conditions.
* Conduct comprehensive gastroenterology consultations, including medical history review, physical examination, symptom assessment, risk evaluation, and follow-up planning.
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, polypectomy, and related interventions where clinically appropriate.
* Manage both inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology cases, including acute referrals, chronic digestive conditions, and complex multidisciplinary patients.
* Interpret laboratory results, imaging reports, endoscopic findings, pathology results, and clinical data to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
* Develop individualized treatment and long-term follow-up plans based on diagnosis, disease severity, patient needs, medication response, and preventive care goals.
* Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, oncologists, internal medicine physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary medical teams to provide integrated patient care.
* Provide culturally sensitive consultation and clear medical guidance to Arabic-speaking patients and families.
* Educate patients on digestive health, diet, lifestyle modification, medication adherence, screening needs, disease prevention, and follow-up requirements.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, endoscopy reports, consent documentation, treatment plans, investigation summaries, and follow-up records in line with DHA requirements.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, CME activities, departmental meetings, and patient safety initiatives.
* Follow international clinical standards, infection control protocols, ethical practice, confidentiality requirements, and evidence-based gastroenterology care.
Ideal Profile
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
* Board certification, fellowship, or equivalent specialist qualification in Gastroenterology.
* Active DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Dubai Health Authority consultant licensure.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed hospital or healthcare institution.
* Strong expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
* Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, with strong English communication skills preferred.
* Experience in hepatology and management of chronic liver diseases is preferred.
* Exposure to advanced endoscopic procedures is an advantage.
* Strong patient communication, counselling, clinical documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment with high standards of professionalism and patient care.
Skills Set
* Consultant gastroenterology
* Arabic patient communication
* Diagnostic endoscopy
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Upper GI endoscopy
* Colonoscopy
* Gastrointestinal disorder management
* GERD treatment
* IBS management
* IBD care
* Liver disease management
* Pancreatitis care
* Gastrointestinal bleeding management
* Hepatology support
* Imaging and lab interpretation
* Inpatient consultation
* Outpatient consultation
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* DHA license eligibility
* Clinical documentation
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong opportunity for an Arabic-speaking Consultant Gastroenterologist to contribute to advanced Hospital and Health Care services in Dubai, where demand for digestive disease management, endoscopy, liver care, preventive screening, and culturally aligned patient communication continues to grow. The position provides exposure to diverse clinical cases, modern healthcare standards, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits where applicable, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities within a patient-focused clinical environment.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports specialist healthcare recruitment across the Gulf by connecting experienced medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, and advanced healthcare providers. The company focuses on consultant-level placements where clinical expertise, Arabic communication, procedural skill, and high-quality patient care are essential to successful healthcare delivery.
