Consultant OMF Surgeon - Cleft Care
Posted date [2026-05-22]
(ID: 45530)
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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 OMF Surgeon - Cleft CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant OMF Surgeon - Cleft Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialist Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced physician with strong expertise in cleft lip and palate management, oral and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial conditions, facial trauma, and reconstructive procedures. The role is suited for a consultant-level surgeon who can manage complex pediatric and adult cases while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, coordinated, and outcome-focused patient care.
This position supports advanced surgical care for patients with congenital craniofacial conditions, facial deformities, trauma-related injuries, and reconstructive needs. The consultant will contribute to treatment planning, operative management, clinical governance, teaching, and continuous quality improvement within a modern healthcare environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-90000
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 manage cleft lip and palate conditions in pediatric and adult patients.
* Perform advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including corrective, reconstructive, and trauma-related operations.
* Assess congenital craniofacial conditions and develop suitable treatment plans based on patient age, clinical needs, and surgical priorities.
* Manage facial trauma cases and support functional and aesthetic reconstruction where required.
* Collaborate with ENT specialists, plastic surgeons, orthodontists, speech therapists, pediatricians, anesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
* Develop individualized treatment plans and surgical strategies for patients requiring complex craniofacial or maxillofacial care.
* Monitor surgical outcomes, manage follow-up care, and adjust treatment pathways when clinically required.
* Maintain high standards of patient safety, consent, documentation, infection control, and clinical quality.
* Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, teaching sessions, and continuing medical education activities.
* Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnosis, surgical options, expected outcomes, risks, and recovery plans.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree with recognized specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
* Fellowship, board certification, or equivalent specialist qualification in a relevant surgical specialty.
* Active DOH license or DOH license eligibility is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
* Strong expertise in cleft lip and palate management, craniofacial surgery, facial trauma, and reconstructive procedures.
* Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary care teams for pediatric and adult patients.
* Excellent clinical judgment, surgical planning ability, and decision-making skills.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to guide patients and families through complex treatment journeys.
* Commitment to patient safety, ethical surgical practice, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Oral and maxillofacial surgery
* Cleft lip and palate management
* Craniofacial surgery
* Facial trauma care
* Reconstructive surgery
* Congenital facial condition management
* Pediatric maxillofacial care
* Adult maxillofacial care
* Surgical treatment planning
* Multidisciplinary collaboration
* ENT coordination
* Plastic surgery coordination
* Orthodontic care coordination
* Speech therapy coordination
* Patient counseling
* Clinical documentation
* DOH compliance
* Surgical audit
* Medical teaching
* Continuing medical education
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong opportunity for a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to work in Dubai’s advanced healthcare sector, where demand for complex craniofacial, cleft, trauma, and reconstructive surgical expertise continues to grow. The position provides exposure to challenging clinical cases, multidisciplinary surgical collaboration, and the ability to make a meaningful long-term impact on patient function, appearance, confidence, and quality of life.
The selected consultant will join a professional healthcare environment that values surgical precision, patient safety, clinical leadership, and continuous improvement in specialist care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across the UAE and wider region by connecting experienced doctors and medical specialists with hospitals, clinics, and healthcare institutions. The company helps healthcare employers secure qualified clinical talent while matching physicians with roles aligned to their specialty expertise, licensing profile, and long-term career goals.
