Consultant Neurosurgeon (CCT / American Board) - Dubai

Role Overview

A senior neurosurgical consultant responsible for providing advanced neurosurgical care within a leading tertiary hospital in Dubai. The role involves managing complex neurosurgical conditions, leading multidisciplinary care pathways, and contributing to the development of a high‑quality neuroscience service.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions, including tumors, trauma, spine disorders, vascular lesions, and functional neurosurgical cases.
• Perform complex neurosurgical procedures using modern microsurgical, endoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques.
• Lead multidisciplinary discussions with neurology, ICU, oncology, radiology, pain management, and rehabilitation teams.
• Oversee pre‑operative evaluation, surgical planning, intraoperative decision‑making, and post‑operative follow‑up.
• Ensure compliance with international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and documentation.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits, morbidity & mortality reviews, and service improvement initiatives.
• Teach, mentor, and support the development of residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
• Engage in research, innovation, and evidence‑based practice to enhance neurosurgical outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• CCT / FRCS (Neurosurgery), American Board Certification, or equivalent Tier‑1 qualification.
• Minimum 8–10 years post‑specialty training experience in neurosurgery.
• Proven experience in high‑acuity tertiary or academic medical centers.
• Proficiency with advanced neurosurgical technologies (neuronavigation, intraoperative imaging, neuro‑monitoring).
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License.

Preferred Subspecialty Interests

• Neuro‑oncology
• Spine surgery
• Neurovascular surgery
• Functional neurosurgery
• Minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques