Consultant - Gastroenterology
Posted date [2026-06-01]
(ID: 45921)
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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 - GastroenterologyJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant - Gastroenterology
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-specialization experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Gastroenterology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for a female physician experienced in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, gallbladder, and digestive system disorders. This role is ideal for a patient-focused consultant who can provide advanced endoscopic care, evidence-based treatment planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and high-quality gastroenterology services in line with international medical standards.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-95000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Female
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant - Gastroenterology will provide specialist care for patients with digestive, liver, pancreatic, and gallbladder disorders across outpatient and inpatient settings. The role includes diagnostic assessment, therapeutic endoscopy, disease management, follow-up care, patient education, and clinical coordination with multiple specialties. The consultant will support strong patient outcomes in Dubai by combining advanced gastroenterology expertise, clear communication, accurate documentation, and a compassionate approach to culturally diverse patients.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and digestive system.
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, polypectomy, bleeding control, and other approved endoscopy interventions.
* Manage common and complex gastroenterology cases including IBS, IBD, GERD, liver diseases, hepatology concerns, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient history, examination findings, laboratory results, imaging, endoscopy reports, and clinical priorities.
* Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and provide structured follow-up for chronic and acute digestive disorders.
* Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for patients requiring specialist gastroenterology input.
* Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, internal medicine specialists, nurses, endoscopy staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
* Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, procedure preparation, preventive care, diet, lifestyle modification, medication use, and follow-up needs.
* Maintain accurate patient records, consultation notes, procedure reports, consent documentation, discharge summaries, and follow-up plans.
* Ensure all clinical care follows DHA regulations, hospital protocols, infection control standards, patient safety requirements, and ethical medical practice.
* Participate in departmental meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, case discussions, and continuing medical education programs.
* Supervise junior medical staff when required and support a culture of learning, accountability, and safe clinical practice.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification recognized by DHA.
* Board certification or fellowship in Gastroenterology.
* DHA License or DHA Eligibility Letter as Consultant Gastroenterologist.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-specialization experience in a reputed hospital or healthcare facility.
* Strong expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
* Experience managing IBS, IBD, GERD, liver diseases, hepatology cases, pancreatitis, and complex digestive disorders.
* Strong clinical judgment with the ability to manage both routine and high-complexity gastroenterology cases.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.
* Fluency in English is required, while Arabic or Hindi language ability is an advantage.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
* Strong documentation, counselling, teamwork, and follow-up planning skills.
* Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based medicine, confidentiality, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Gastroenterology
* Female consultant care
* Digestive disorder management
* Liver disease management
* Hepatology
* Pancreatic disorder management
* Gallbladder disorder care
* GERD treatment
* IBS management
* IBD management
* Gastrointestinal bleeding care
* Abdominal pain assessment
* Gastroscopy
* Colonoscopy
* Diagnostic endoscopy
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Endoscopic biopsy
* Polypectomy
* Inpatient gastroenterology
* Outpatient gastroenterology
* Treatment planning
* Patient progress monitoring
* Preventive digestive health
* Diet and lifestyle education
* Multidisciplinary care
* Junior doctor supervision
* Clinical documentation
* DHA licensing
* Quality improvement
* CME participation
* Consultant-level practice
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a Consultant - Gastroenterology the chance to work in Dubai’s advanced healthcare sector with a multidisciplinary clinical team, diverse patient cases, and strong demand for female gastroenterology expertise. The role includes a competitive salary package, health insurance, annual air ticket, paid annual leave, and professional development opportunities. It is a strong fit for a consultant who values endoscopic precision, patient trust, collaborative care, and long-term professional growth in digestive health services.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East connects experienced physicians with consultant and specialist medical roles across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company supports hospitals, clinics, and advanced healthcare providers by placing qualified doctors in opportunities where their expertise can improve patient outcomes, strengthen specialist departments, and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
