Consultant - Gastroenterology
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45948)
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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: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Gastroenterology in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician with strong expertise in gastrointestinal care, hepatobiliary medicine, diagnostic endoscopy, therapeutic endoscopy, and multidisciplinary patient management. This role is ideal for a consultant-level gastroenterologist who can manage complex digestive disorders, perform advanced procedures, support clinical governance, and contribute to high-quality specialist care within a modern healthcare organization.
Job Details
Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 65000-85000
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 - Gastroenterology will provide expert inpatient and outpatient care for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, biliary, and hepatobiliary conditions. The role requires strong diagnostic judgment, advanced endoscopic capability, accurate interpretation of investigations, and close collaboration with surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dietitians, nurses, and other specialists. The consultant will help strengthen gastroenterology services in Riyadh by delivering evidence-based treatment, supporting patient safety, mentoring junior clinicians, and maintaining compliance with Saudi healthcare regulations.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, biliary, and hepatobiliary disorders.
* Diagnose and manage a wide range of digestive conditions using clinical examination, patient history, imaging, laboratory results, and endoscopic findings.
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ERCP where applicable.
* Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations for acute and chronic digestive health concerns.
* Develop evidence-based treatment plans tailored to diagnosis, disease severity, patient condition, lifestyle factors, and long-term care needs.
* Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dietitians, internal medicine physicians, nurses, and allied healthcare teams to ensure integrated care.
* Participate in on-call duties as required by the department and provide timely specialist input for urgent gastroenterology cases.
* Educate patients on disease prevention, medication use, lifestyle modifications, nutrition guidance, procedure preparation, and treatment options.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure reports, treatment plans, consent records, discharge summaries, and follow-up documentation.
* Ensure compliance with Saudi healthcare regulations, SCFHS licensing requirements, hospital policies, patient safety standards, and clinical governance procedures.
* Contribute to departmental quality improvement, clinical audits, patient safety initiatives, morbidity reviews, and service development activities.
* Support training and mentorship of junior doctors, residents, and allied health staff through clinical teaching and case-based learning.
* Stay updated with advancements in gastroenterology and incorporate safe, evidence-based techniques into clinical practice.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MD, MBBS, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
* Board certification in Gastroenterology or an equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
* Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
* Must hold or be eligible for Saudi Commission for Health Specialties licensing.
* Strong proficiency in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
* Experience performing upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ERCP where applicable.
* Solid clinical background in managing gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Ability to interpret imaging, laboratory results, endoscopic findings, and clinical data to guide treatment decisions.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced clinical environment.
* Commitment to patient-centered care, ethical practice, accurate documentation, continuous learning, and high clinical standards.
Skills Set
* Gastroenterology
* Hepatobiliary medicine
* Diagnostic endoscopy
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Upper GI endoscopy
* Colonoscopy
* Polypectomy
* ERCP
* Inpatient gastroenterology care
* Outpatient consultation
* Digestive disease management
* Liver disorder management
* Pancreatic disorder assessment
* Biliary disease care
* Imaging interpretation
* Laboratory result interpretation
* Endoscopic finding analysis
* Treatment planning
* Patient education
* Lifestyle modification counselling
* SCFHS licensing
* Saudi healthcare regulations
* Clinical documentation
* Quality improvement
* Clinical audit
* Junior doctor mentoring
Why Join Us
This opportunity is well suited for a Consultant - Gastroenterology seeking a senior specialist role in Saudi Arabia’s expanding Hospital and Health Care sector. The position offers a competitive salary package, benefits, professional development opportunities, exposure to modern multidisciplinary clinical practice, and the chance to contribute to high-standard digestive health services. It is a strong fit for a physician who values advanced endoscopy, integrated patient care, clinical education, and continuous improvement.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare organizations across the Gulf by connecting experienced consultant physicians with specialist medical opportunities. The company works with hospitals and advanced care facilities to place qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can improve patient care, strengthen clinical services, and support long-term healthcare excellence.
