Consultant - Gastroenterology
Posted date [2026-06-01]
(ID: 45914)
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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: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Experience: Minimum 5-7 years post-board consultant experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant - Gastroenterology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Hospital and Health Care opportunity for an Arabic-speaking physician experienced in diagnosing, treating, and managing gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and digestive disorders. This role is ideal for a consultant who can provide advanced endoscopic services, inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care, culturally sensitive patient communication, and evidence-based treatment within a reputable healthcare facility.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospital and Health Care
Function: Physician
Salary: 70000-95000
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 comprehensive specialist care for patients with digestive system, liver, pancreas, and bowel-related conditions in Dubai. The role covers clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic endoscopy, inpatient consultation, outpatient follow-up, patient education, and long-term disease management. Arabic fluency is essential to support clear communication with patients and families, while multidisciplinary collaboration will help improve outcomes for complex gastrointestinal and hepatology cases.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders including GERD, IBS, IBD, liver diseases, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, bowel disorders, and digestive complications.
* Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy, polypectomy, bleeding control, and other approved endoscopy services.
* Manage inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology cases with careful assessment, timely investigation, and structured follow-up.
* Develop individualized treatment and long-term care plans based on patient history, clinical findings, endoscopy results, laboratory data, imaging reports, and evidence-based guidelines.
* Provide specialist care for patients with hepatology concerns, chronic liver disease, abnormal liver function tests, and related digestive system conditions.
* Collaborate with surgeons, radiologists, dietitians, oncologists, internal medicine physicians, nurses, endoscopy teams, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
* Communicate clearly with Arabic-speaking patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, procedure risks, preparation requirements, results, and follow-up care.
* Educate patients on digestive health, preventive screening, diet, lifestyle modification, medication adherence, and long-term disease control.
* Maintain accurate medical documentation, including consultation notes, procedure reports, consent forms, endoscopy findings, prescriptions, discharge summaries, and follow-up plans.
* Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, clinical governance standards, infection control rules, and patient safety protocols.
* Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, CME activities, departmental meetings, and complex case discussions.
* Stay updated with advances in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy techniques, and international clinical standards.
Ideal Profile
* Medical degree such as MBBS, MD, or equivalent qualification recognized by UAE healthcare authorities.
* Board certification or fellowship in Gastroenterology.
* Valid DHA Consultant License or Eligibility Letter in Gastroenterology.
* Minimum 5-7 years of post-board consultant experience in a reputed hospital or healthcare institution.
* Strong expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
* Fluency in Arabic is mandatory, with strong English communication skills preferred.
* Experience in hepatology and management of chronic liver diseases is preferred.
* Exposure to advanced endoscopic procedures is an advantage.
* Strong clinical judgment in managing GERD, IBS, IBD, liver disease, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and complex digestive conditions.
* Excellent patient communication, counselling, documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural healthcare environment.
* Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, ethical care, confidentiality, and continuous professional development.
Skills Set
* Gastroenterology
* Arabic-speaking patient care
* Digestive disorder management
* GERD treatment
* IBS management
* IBD management
* Liver disease management
* Chronic liver disease care
* Hepatology
* Pancreatitis management
* Gastrointestinal bleeding care
* Upper GI endoscopy
* Colonoscopy
* Therapeutic endoscopy
* Diagnostic endoscopy
* Endoscopic biopsy
* Polypectomy
* Inpatient gastroenterology
* Outpatient gastroenterology
* Treatment planning
* Patient counselling
* Preventive digestive health
* Diet and lifestyle education
* Multidisciplinary care
* Clinical documentation
* DHA licensing
* Quality improvement
* Clinical audits
* CME participation
* Consultant-level practice
Why Join Us
This opportunity offers a Consultant - Gastroenterology the chance to support a reputable healthcare facility in Dubai with strong demand for Arabic-speaking digestive health expertise. The role includes a competitive tax-free salary, family benefits, health insurance, annual airfare allowance, paid annual leave, CME support, and professional development opportunities. It is a strong fit for a consultant who values clinical precision, advanced endoscopy practice, patient trust, multidisciplinary collaboration, and long-term impact in gastrointestinal care.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East connects experienced physicians with consultant and specialist healthcare opportunities across the UAE and wider Middle East. The company supports hospitals, clinics, and advanced healthcare providers by placing qualified doctors in roles where their expertise can improve patient outcomes, strengthen specialist services, and support high-quality healthcare delivery.
