We're Hiring | Consultant General Surgeon – Abu Dhabi, UAE | Competitive Salary Package
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-Time
Specialty: General Surgery
Salary: Competitive Salary & Attractive Benefits
Healthcare Facility: Leading Healthcare Facility
Job Description
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The ideal candidate should possess extensive expertise in general surgical procedures, laparoscopic surgery, emergency surgery, and comprehensive surgical patient management. The role requires excellent surgical skills, strong clinical judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and manage a wide range of general surgical conditions.
Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures.
Conduct laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgeries, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia repair.
Manage gastrointestinal, abdominal, hepatobiliary, and soft tissue surgical conditions within authorized clinical privileges.
Evaluate patients through comprehensive preoperative assessments and diagnostic investigations.
Develop individualized surgical treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.
Provide postoperative care, monitor recovery, and manage surgical complications.
Respond to acute surgical emergencies, including abdominal emergencies, bowel obstruction, and gastrointestinal perforation.
Collaborate with anesthesiologists, gastroenterologists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary surgical teams.
Supervise and mentor junior surgeons, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, surgical safety protocols, infection control, and patient care standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
Recognized postgraduate qualification or residency training in General Surgery.
Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification in General Surgery.
American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
Strong expertise in laparoscopic surgery, emergency surgical procedures, and complex general surgical management.
Excellent surgical skills, clinical judgment, communication, and leadership abilities.
Eligible for DOH Consultant General Surgery classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.
Preferred Candidate Profile
PQR Tier 1 and Tier 2 qualified professionals preferred.
Internationally trained and board-certified General Surgery Consultants are encouraged to apply.
Experience in leading surgical departments, tertiary-care hospitals, or internationally accredited healthcare facilities.
Advanced expertise in minimally invasive surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and emergency surgical management is highly desirable.
Previous DOH, DHA, or MOHAP licensing experience is an advantage.
GCC experience is an added advantage.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
Modern operating theatres and advanced surgical technologies.
Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.