Specialist Gastroenterologist - OPD Care
Posted date [2026-05-19]
(ID: 45470)
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional family business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
Job Description and Requirements
Specialist Gastroenterologist - OPD CareJob Snapshot
Role: Specialist Gastroenterologist - OPD Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: 5+ years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Specialist Gastroenterologist - OPD Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full-time opportunity in the Hospital and Health Care industry for an experienced gastroenterology specialist with strong outpatient, procedural, and digestive health experience. The role supports HealthHub Clinics across Dubai by delivering specialist consultations, diagnostic reviews, endoscopic procedures, treatment planning, preventive care, and long-term management for patients with gastrointestinal, liver, and digestive system disorders.
This position is suitable for a DHA licensed or DHA eligible Specialist Gastroenterologist who can manage routine and complex cases, work across multiple clinic locations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the continued development of gastroenterology services in a growing outpatient healthcare network.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 45000-70000
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 Specialist Gastroenterologist - OPD Care will provide specialist-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care for patients with digestive system conditions. The role contributes to better patient outcomes by supporting early diagnosis, procedural care, investigation interpretation, chronic disease management, patient education, and coordinated care pathways across HealthHub Clinics in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive specialist gastroenterology care in line with evidence-based clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and approved medical protocols.
* Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal, liver, digestive, abdominal, and related internal medicine conditions.
* Perform endoscopic procedures and relevant diagnostic interventions within approved clinical scope.
* Conduct outpatient consultations, review patient history, perform clinical assessments, and create appropriate treatment plans.
* Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging reports, endoscopy findings, and other diagnostic investigations.
* Develop personalized care plans for patients with acute, chronic, and complex digestive health conditions.
* Prescribe treatments, medications, investigations, and follow-up plans while ensuring safe and ethical medical practice.
* Provide independent specialist opinions and guide patients through diagnosis, treatment choices, and long-term disease management.
* Collaborate with primary care physicians, surgeons, nurses, allied health professionals, and other specialists to improve patient outcomes.
* Promote preventive care, patient education, lifestyle guidance, screening awareness, and long-term digestive wellness.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, departmental development, and service line enhancement.
* Support medical education, professional development, and knowledge sharing within the clinical team.
Ideal Profile
The ideal candidate should be a confident Specialist Gastroenterologist with strong OPD and procedural experience, sound clinical judgment, and proven ability to manage diverse digestive health cases. The role requires patient-focused communication, ethical practice, multidisciplinary teamwork, and comfort working across multiple clinic locations in Dubai.
* MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent medical qualification from an accredited institution.
* Recognized Gastroenterology specialty qualification approved by DHA, HAAD, or MOH.
* DHA License or DHA Eligibility as a Specialist Gastroenterologist.
* Minimum 5+ years of specialist-level post-qualification experience.
* Strong experience in outpatient gastroenterology and procedural gastroenterology.
* Proven competence across gastroenterology practice, including endoscopic and diagnostic procedures.
* Valid Basic Life Support certification is required.
* ACLS certification is an advantage.
* Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
* Arabic language skills are an advantage.
* Patient-focused, ethical, quality-driven, and comfortable working within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Skills Set
* Specialist gastroenterology care
* OPD consultations
* Procedural gastroenterology
* Endoscopic procedures
* Digestive disorder management
* Liver disease assessment
* Gastrointestinal diagnosis
* Laboratory test interpretation
* Imaging review
* Diagnostic investigation planning
* Chronic disease management
* Preventive digestive care
* Patient education
* Clinical documentation
* Multidisciplinary coordination
* Quality improvement
* Service line development
* Evidence-based medical practice
Why Join Us
This role offers a strong opportunity to grow within Dubai’s expanding outpatient healthcare sector while supporting specialist gastroenterology services across a trusted multi-site clinic network. The position provides a 5-day working week, competitive salary with performance incentives, strong referral flow, multidisciplinary collaboration, health insurance, life assurance, generous leave, and opportunities for service line development and long-term clinical progression.
About the Company
Al-Futtaim Healthcare operates HealthHub Clinics across Dubai, delivering primary and specialist medical services through modern facilities, advanced diagnostics, and patient-centered care. As part of Al-Futtaim Group, the healthcare network supports families and communities across the UAE with experienced medical teams, trusted clinical standards, and accessible healthcare services.
