Consultant/Specialist General Surgeon – Dubai, Tax-Free UAE Role

About the role

A leading UAE healthcare provider is expanding its surgical services and seeks a Consultant or Specialist General Surgeon to join a multidisciplinary team in Dubai. The position is based in a JCI‑accredited, private/government multispecialty tertiary care hospital equipped with modern operating theatres and advanced surgical technology.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient general surgery care.
• Perform elective and emergency procedures, including laparoscopic and open surgeries.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of surgical conditions.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and critical care specialists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of surgical services.
• Maintain compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and hospital protocols.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 + years post‑specialist or board certification experience.
• Recognised specialist qualification (e.g., American Board of Surgery, UK CCT/FRCS, European Board, Royal College Canada, Australian Fellowship, Arab Board, MS/MCH/DM/FCPS).
• Eligibility for DHA/DOH licence conversion (support provided).
• Experience working in a high‑standard, multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Required skills

• Laparoscopic surgery.
• Open surgical techniques.
• General surgery procedural expertise.
• Diagnostic assessment of surgical conditions.

What we offer

• Competitive tax‑free consultant salary with performance‑based incentives.
• Housing allowance or accommodation support.
• Comprehensive family medical insurance.
• Annual return flights.
• Professional indemnity/malpractice coverage.
• Education allowance where applicable.
• Structured DHA/DOH licence conversion assistance, credential verification, visa processing and relocation support for physician and family.