Consultant Physician - OMF Surgery
Posted date [2026-05-28]
(ID: 45711)
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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 Physician - OMF SurgeryJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Physician - OMF Surgery
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 5 years consultant-level experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Physician - OMF Surgery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a specialist Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an experienced consultant with strong expertise in cleft lip and palate care, oral and maxillofacial surgery, craniofacial conditions, facial trauma, and reconstructive procedures. This role is designed for a skilled surgical physician who can manage complex cases, coordinate multidisciplinary treatment, and deliver high standards of patient safety and clinical outcomes.
The position focuses on advanced diagnosis, surgical planning, operative care, and long-term management for pediatric and adult patients with congenital craniofacial conditions, cleft-related needs, oral and facial deformities, trauma injuries, and reconstructive surgery requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-85000
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 Physician - OMF Surgery provides expert surgical care for patients requiring cleft lip and palate management, oral and maxillofacial procedures, facial reconstruction, and coordinated craniofacial treatment. The role requires strong clinical judgment, advanced operative skill, and the ability to guide patients through complex surgical pathways from assessment to recovery.
This position supports functional, aesthetic, speech, dental, and quality-of-life outcomes for patients with congenital and acquired facial conditions. The consultant will work closely with ENT, plastic surgery, orthodontics, speech therapy, pediatrics, anesthesia, nursing, and allied health teams to ensure integrated care for each patient.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and manage cleft lip and palate conditions in pediatric and adult patients, including clinical assessment, treatment planning, surgical intervention, and follow-up care.
* Perform advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures involving the jaws, facial bones, oral structures, soft tissue, facial trauma, and reconstructive correction.
* Evaluate patients with congenital craniofacial abnormalities, facial injuries, jaw deformities, oral pathology, and complex maxillofacial conditions.
* Develop individualized surgical strategies based on patient age, diagnosis, imaging results, functional needs, clinical risk, and multidisciplinary recommendations.
* Collaborate with ENT specialists, plastic surgeons, orthodontists, speech therapists, pediatricians, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation teams, and nursing staff.
* Manage pre-operative and post-operative care with attention to patient safety, consent, pain control, infection prevention, recovery planning, and complication management.
* Participate in craniofacial team meetings, complex case reviews, surgical planning sessions, and interdisciplinary care discussions.
* Maintain accurate consultation notes, operative records, consent documentation, clinical reports, and follow-up plans.
* Support clinical audits, quality improvement activity, teaching, and continuous medical education within the surgical service.
* Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical expectations, risks, recovery timelines, and long-term care.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree with recognized specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
* Fellowship, board certification, or equivalent qualification in a relevant surgical specialty.
* Active DHA license or DHA license eligibility is preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of consultant-level experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate management, craniofacial care, or reconstructive surgery.
* Strong expertise in congenital craniofacial conditions, cleft correction, facial trauma, jaw surgery, reconstructive procedures, and multidisciplinary surgical planning.
* Ability to manage complex pediatric and adult cases using safe, evidence-based, and patient-focused clinical decision-making.
* Excellent communication skills for patient counselling, family discussions, surgical consent, team coordination, and clinical documentation.
* Strong collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across ENT, plastic surgery, orthodontics, speech therapy, pediatrics, and related specialties.
Skills Set
* Oral and maxillofacial surgery
* Cleft lip and palate management
* Craniofacial surgery
* Facial trauma care
* Reconstructive surgery
* Jaw and facial deformity correction
* Surgical treatment planning
* Pediatric and adult surgical care
* Multidisciplinary case management
* DHA license eligibility
* Patient and family counselling
* Pre-operative assessment
* Post-operative care
* Clinical audit
* Surgical documentation
* Patient safety standards
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a strong platform for a consultant-level OMF surgeon to contribute to advanced cleft, craniofacial, reconstructive, and maxillofacial care in Dubai. The role provides exposure to meaningful surgical cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical work that improves patient function, appearance, communication, and long-term quality of life.
The successful candidate will join a professional healthcare environment that values surgical excellence, patient safety, continuous education, service improvement, and high-quality specialist care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East supports healthcare recruitment across the region by connecting experienced medical professionals with hospitals, clinics, and specialist healthcare providers. The company focuses on matching consultant-level clinicians with opportunities that require strong expertise, reliable patient care standards, and long-term clinical value.
