Consultant/Specialist General Surgeon – Dubai, Tax‑Free UAE

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 hospital is JCI‑accredited, offers modern operating theatres and serves a diverse international patient base.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver 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 optimise patient outcomes.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and patient‑safety initiatives.
• Support the development and expansion of the hospital’s surgical services.

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, Australian Fellowship, Arab Board, MS/MCH/DM/FCPS).
• Eligibility for DHA/DOH licence conversion (support provided).
• Ability to work in a high‑standard, multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Required skills

• Laparoscopic surgery
• Open surgery
• General surgical procedures
• Emergency surgical care

What we offer

• Competitive tax‑free consultant salary with performance 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 and relocation support for the physician and family.