Consultant Gastroenterologist - Endoscopy Care
Posted date [2026-05-26]
(ID: 45735)
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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 - Endoscopy CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Gastroenterologist - Endoscopy Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Gastroenterologist - Endoscopy Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician skilled in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and digestive system disorders. This role is suited for a consultant gastroenterologist who can perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, deliver evidence-based treatment, and support high clinical standards within a modern multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
The position requires strong expertise in inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology, upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, ERCP where applicable, interpretation of clinical investigations, and long-term patient management. The consultant will work closely with surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dietitians, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to provide integrated digestive care.
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 - Endoscopy Care provides expert clinical care for patients with acute, chronic, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. The role involves comprehensive assessment, diagnostic review, endoscopic intervention, treatment planning, patient education, and ongoing follow-up for digestive and hepatobiliary disorders.
This position has strong clinical value in Dubai’s specialist healthcare sector, where demand continues to grow for advanced digestive disease management, preventive colonoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, liver-related care, and multidisciplinary gastrointestinal services. The consultant will help improve diagnosis, symptom control, complication prevention, and long-term patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, liver, pancreatic, bowel, stomach, and esophageal conditions.
* Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations for acute digestive complaints, chronic gastrointestinal disorders, and complex referral cases.
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, biopsy, and ERCP where clinically applicable.
* Interpret imaging, laboratory results, endoscopic findings, pathology reports, and clinical data to create evidence-based treatment plans.
* Diagnose and manage conditions such as reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver disorders, bowel habit changes, abdominal pain, polyps, and hepatobiliary conditions.
* Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dietitians, internal medicine physicians, nurses, and allied health teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
* Participate in on-call duties as required by the department, including urgent gastroenterology consultations and emergency endoscopic support.
* Educate patients on disease prevention, treatment options, medication use, dietary changes, lifestyle modification, screening needs, and follow-up care.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure reports, treatment plans, consent records, investigation summaries, and follow-up documentation in line with DHA requirements.
* Contribute to departmental quality improvement, clinical audits, infection control, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based service development.
* Support training and mentorship of junior doctors, residents, nurses, and allied health staff involved in gastroenterology services.
* Stay updated with advancements in gastroenterology, endoscopy, digestive disease treatment, and minimally invasive techniques.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent 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 years of post-qualification experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
* Strong proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ERCP where applicable.
* Solid clinical knowledge of gastrointestinal disorders, hepatobiliary disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver-related conditions, and digestive system care.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced clinical environment with multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication, patient counselling, clinical documentation, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Skills Set
* Consultant gastroenterology
* Diagnostic endoscopy
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Upper GI endoscopy
* Colonoscopy
* Polypectomy
* ERCP
* Gastrointestinal disorder management
* Hepatobiliary disease care
* Liver disorder assessment
* Inflammatory bowel disease care
* Gastrointestinal bleeding management
* Imaging and lab interpretation
* Inpatient consultation
* Outpatient consultation
* Multidisciplinary care coordination
* DHA license eligibility
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* Junior doctor mentorship
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a Consultant Gastroenterologist to work in Dubai’s growing Hospital and Health Care sector, where demand for advanced endoscopy, digestive disease management, preventive screening, and specialist gastrointestinal care continues to increase. The role provides exposure to diverse clinical cases, modern facilities, multidisciplinary teamwork, and continuous professional development.
The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary package, medical insurance, professional development support, CME opportunities, and the chance to contribute to high-quality gastroenterology services in a patient-focused healthcare 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, procedural skill, patient communication, and high-quality medical care are essential to successful healthcare delivery.
