Consultant HPB & Transplant Surgeon

About the role

A prestigious healthcare institution in the UAE is seeking a highly accomplished Consultant HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) and Transplant Surgeon. The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in complex HPB procedures, liver transplantation and multidisciplinary surgical care, with a strong track record in tertiary healthcare settings.

Key responsibilities

• Perform advanced hepatobiliary, pancreatic and liver transplant surgical procedures.
• Lead the assessment, surgical management and follow-up of transplant patients.
• Collaborate with hepatologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists and critical care teams.
• Take part in organ procurement, transplant programmes and multidisciplinary tumour boards.
• Mentor junior surgeons and contribute to medical education and research initiatives.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, quality and clinical governance.

Required profile

• Valid DHA license as Consultant HPB & Transplant Surgeon.
• Tier 1 qualification under the UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR), such as American or Canadian board certification, CCT/CCST (UK), FRCR, FRACS, German or French board certification, or another recognised Tier 1 qualification.
• Fellowship training in HPB surgery and/or transplant surgery.
• At least 8 years of post-board consultant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in liver transplantation, complex HPB oncology, pancreatic resections and biliary reconstruction surgery; living donor liver transplant experience preferred.
• Strong publication, research and teaching experience preferred.