Consultant General Surgeon - UAE | Competitive Salary | Multispecialty Hospital

JOB TITLE: Consultant General Surgeon
LOCATION: Sharjah , UAE
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading multispecialty hospital in Sharjah, UAE.

This is an excellent opportunity for an internationally trained General Surgery Consultant seeking a competitive salary package, excellent career advancement opportunities, and a rewarding professional environment within a well-established healthcare facility.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in general and laparoscopic surgery, complex surgical procedures, and emergency surgical management. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional surgical skills, strong clinical leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients with general surgical conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures within authorized clinical privileges.
• Conduct open and laparoscopic surgical procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and other abdominal surgeries.
• Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, abdominal wall, breast, and soft tissue surgical conditions.
• Evaluate and manage patients presenting with acute abdominal pain, intestinal obstruction, appendicitis, gastrointestinal perforation, and other surgical emergencies.
• Perform minimally invasive surgical procedures using advanced laparoscopic techniques, where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessments, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Identify and manage surgical complications, including bleeding, infection, wound complications, and post-operative emergencies.
• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, endoscopic findings, and laboratory results.
• Develop individualized surgical treatment plans based on clinical evaluation, diagnostic findings, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in emergency surgical consultations and provide timely interventions for critically ill surgical patients.
• Coordinate perioperative care with anesthesiologists, intensivists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, and other specialists.
• Perform appropriate minor surgical procedures, including skin lesion excision, abscess drainage, and wound management.
• Contribute to the development and expansion of general surgery services within the multispecialty hospital.
• Supervise and mentor specialist surgeons, junior physicians, residents, and surgical team members.
• Educate patients regarding surgical procedures, treatment options, risks, recovery, and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with MOHAP regulations, surgical safety protocols, infection control, and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and continuing medical education activities.

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized specialist qualifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience in General Surgery is preferred.
• Strong surgical expertise in open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, abdominal surgery, and emergency surgical management.
• Demonstrated competence in managing complex surgical cases and post-operative complications.
• Experience working in established multispecialty hospitals or tertiary-care surgical centers.
• Eligible for MOHAP Consultant General Surgery classification/license in Sharjah, subject to applicable UAE PQR qualification and experience requirements.
• Excellent surgical judgment, leadership, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

• Competitive salary package with attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading multispecialty hospital in Sharjah.
• Modern, well-equipped operating theatres and advanced surgical technologies.
• Medical insurance and other employment benefits, subject to facility policy.
• Annual paid leave and other benefits in accordance with UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Professional development and CME opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

• DataFlow and credential verification support

• Visa and regulatory processing assistance

• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.

• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.