Consultant General Surgeon
Posted date [2026-05-07]
(ID: 45003)
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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 Snapshot
Role: Consultant General Surgeon
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years post-specialty
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant General Surgeon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced Arabic-speaking surgical consultant with strong expertise in elective and emergency general surgery, patient assessment, operative care, and multidisciplinary surgical management. This role is ideal for a board-certified surgeon who can deliver safe surgical outcomes, communicate effectively with Arabic-speaking patients, and contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and junior doctor development.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-80000
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
* Perform a broad range of general surgical procedures, including elective and emergency operations, while maintaining high standards of patient safety and surgical quality.
* Evaluate patients, diagnose surgical conditions, review investigations, and develop appropriate medical or surgical treatment plans.
* Lead preoperative preparation, risk assessment, surgical decision-making, and patient consent discussions in a clear and culturally sensitive manner.
* Manage postoperative care in collaboration with nurses, anesthesiologists, allied health professionals, and other clinical teams.
* Provide consultant-level input for emergency surgical cases, acute abdominal conditions, soft tissue concerns, hernia cases, gastrointestinal presentations, and other general surgery needs.
* Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, operative notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, and follow-up documentation in line with hospital standards.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient pathways from consultation through surgery, recovery, and long-term follow-up.
* Participate in surgical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical governance work, patient safety programs, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Mentor junior surgeons, residents, and clinical staff through case discussions, operative guidance, CME activities, and professional supervision.
* Communicate effectively in Arabic and English with patients, families, and healthcare teams to support trust, clarity, and informed care decisions.
Ideal Profile
* MBBS or equivalent medical degree with completed specialty training in General Surgery.
* Recognized board certification such as UK CCT, American Board, Arab Board, or equivalent qualification.
* Minimum 5 years of post-specialty experience, including consultant-level surgical responsibility.
* Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
* Eligible for UAE healthcare consultant licensing.
* Strong surgical judgment across elective and emergency general surgery cases.
* Proven ability to provide patient-centered care in a multicultural and multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
* Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and clinical decision-making skills.
* Experience supporting women’s health-related surgical needs is an advantage.
* Commitment to clinical documentation, ethical practice, patient safety, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* General surgery
* Elective and emergency surgery
* Surgical patient assessment
* Preoperative planning
* Postoperative care
* Arabic patient communication
* Surgical decision-making
* Clinical documentation
* Multidisciplinary surgical care
* Patient safety and quality improvement
* Surgical audits
* Clinical governance
* Junior surgeon mentorship
* CME participation
Why Join Us
* Senior consultant-level general surgery opportunity with strong demand for Arabic-speaking surgical specialists in the UAE healthcare market.
* Competitive salary potential aligned with experienced consultant surgeon roles.
* Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary surgical team focused on safe outcomes, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence.
* Supportive environment for professional growth, surgical leadership, CME participation, and clinical governance contribution.
* Meaningful role serving diverse patient communities through clear communication, cultural awareness, and high-quality surgical care.
* Career pathway through a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment partner connected with respected healthcare providers across the Middle East.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a Dubai-based healthcare recruitment and medical staffing company connecting experienced doctors, consultants, surgeons, and clinical specialists with leading hospitals and healthcare providers across the region. The company supports specialist medical recruitment for high-demand roles and helps qualified healthcare professionals access rewarding career opportunities in the Middle East.
