Specialist Visceral Surgeon - Government Hospital

These opportunities are exclusively for doctors currently based in the USA and Europe who are looking to relocate to the UAE.

The Specialist Visceral Surgeon is responsible for providing specialized surgical care for patients with diseases affecting the abdominal organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, and related structures. The role involves diagnosing surgical conditions, performing elective and emergency visceral surgical procedures, and delivering comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care in accordance with international best practices, UAE healthcare regulations, and government hospital standards.

• Diagnose and manage patients with complex visceral and gastrointestinal surgical conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency visceral surgical procedures, including open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgeries.
• Evaluate patients through clinical examinations, diagnostic investigations, and multidisciplinary consultations.
• Develop individualized surgical treatment plans based on evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, intra-operative management, and post-operative follow-up care.
• Manage surgical complications and ensure timely intervention when required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings involving gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, pathology, anesthesiology, and intensive care specialists.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, interns, and nursing staff while promoting clinical excellence and continuous learning.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality meetings, and clinical audits.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control measures, patient safety protocols, and hospital accreditation standards.
• Participate in emergency call rotations and trauma services as assigned.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of medical ethics and professionalism.
• Engage in Continuing Medical Education (CME), research activities, and departmental academic programs.

Qualifications

• Specialist qualification in General Surgery with subspecialty training in Visceral Surgery from a recognized institution.
• Fellowship or equivalent certification in Visceral, Gastrointestinal, or Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgery is preferred.
• Experience in a government hospital, tertiary care center, or accredited teaching hospital is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in open and laparoscopic visceral surgical procedures.
• Experience managing complex gastrointestinal and abdominal surgical cases.
• Participation in research, teaching, or clinical audits is an advantage.

Competitive tax-free salary in accordance with government healthcare salary scales.

Employment visa sponsored by the employer.

Comprehensive medical insurance for the employee and eligible dependents (as per policy).

Annual paid leave in accordance with UAE Labour Law and government employment regulations.

Annual return air ticket or air ticket allowance (subject to organizational policy).

End-of-service gratuity or pension benefits, as applicable under UAE regulations.

Professional indemnity insurance provided by the employer.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and paid educational leave.

Opportunities for participation in research, conferences, and professional development.

Access to advanced medical technology and multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Paid public holidays in accordance with UAE government regulations.

Career progression opportunities within the government healthcare system.