Consultant Gastroenterologist - Digestive Care
Posted date [2026-05-23]
(ID: 45574)
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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 - Digestive CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Gastroenterologist - Digestive Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5-7 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Digestive Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking physician with strong expertise in gastrointestinal medicine, liver disease, pancreatic disorders, digestive health, and endoscopic procedures. This role is suitable for a consultant-level gastroenterology specialist who can provide high-quality diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and long-term care for patients with acute and chronic digestive system conditions.
The position requires advanced clinical judgment, confident endoscopy skills, and the ability to support Arabic-speaking patients and families with clear, culturally sensitive communication. The selected consultant will manage inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology cases while working closely with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, oncologists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-90000
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
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and treat gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and digestive system disorders across inpatient and outpatient settings
* Manage conditions such as GERD, IBS, IBD, chronic liver disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, and digestive health complications
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
* Create individualized treatment plans, follow-up schedules, and long-term care strategies for patients with acute and chronic gastroenterology needs
* Review investigations, clinical findings, laboratory results, imaging reports, and endoscopy outcomes to guide accurate treatment decisions
* Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, oncologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams for coordinated patient management
* Provide Arabic-speaking patients and families with clear consultation, treatment explanations, preventive guidance, and culturally sensitive counseling
* Maintain accurate medical documentation in line with DHA requirements, hospital policies, and clinical governance standards
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, CME activities, departmental meetings, and case discussions
* Educate patients on digestive health, diet, lifestyle modification, preventive screening, medication adherence, and long-term disease control
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate is a fluent Arabic-speaking Consultant Gastroenterologist with strong clinical experience in digestive disease management, hepatology, endoscopy, and multidisciplinary patient care. This role requires excellent communication, careful diagnostic reasoning, and the ability to manage complex gastroenterology cases in a professional healthcare environment.
* MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution
* Board Certification or Fellowship in Gastroenterology
* Valid DHA Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant Gastroenterology
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed hospital or healthcare institution
* Proven expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy
* Strong experience in managing GERD, IBS, IBD, liver diseases, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and complex digestive disorders
* Experience in hepatology and chronic liver disease management will be an advantage
* Exposure to advanced endoscopic procedures is preferred
* Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, and English communication skills are preferred
* Strong patient counseling, documentation, clinical judgment, and multidisciplinary coordination skills
* Ability to work effectively within a multicultural healthcare environment
Skills Set
* Gastroenterology consultation
* Digestive disease management
* Upper GI endoscopy
* Colonoscopy
* Diagnostic endoscopy
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Hepatology
* Chronic liver disease care
* GERD management
* IBS treatment
* IBD treatment
* Pancreatitis management
* Gastrointestinal bleeding care
* Inpatient gastroenterology
* Outpatient gastroenterology
* Arabic patient consultation
* Preventive digestive health counseling
* DHA Consultant licensure eligibility
* Clinical audits and quality improvement
* CME participation
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers an experienced Consultant Gastroenterologist a strong platform to work in Dubai’s active Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for Arabic-speaking specialist physicians and advanced digestive health services continues to grow. The role provides access to a reputable healthcare environment, multidisciplinary support, and a broad patient base requiring expert gastroenterology care.
* Competitive tax-free salary package
* Family benefits
* Health insurance and medical insurance
* Annual airfare allowance
* Paid annual leave
* CME and professional development support
* Opportunity to manage complex digestive and liver disease cases
* Supportive clinical environment with multidisciplinary collaboration
* Strong scope for consultant-level career stability and professional growth
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across Dubai and the wider UAE by connecting experienced medical consultants with hospitals, clinics, and specialist healthcare providers. The company focuses on matching qualified physicians with roles that suit their clinical expertise, licensing status, language skills, patient care standards, and long-term professional goals.
