Consultant Gastroenterologist

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its gastroenterology, digestive health, hepatology, and endoscopy services and is seeking an experienced consultant gastroenterologist to join its growing clinical team.

This opportunity is ideal for internationally trained gastroenterology specialists seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to work within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. Candidates with expertise in general gastroenterology, hepatology, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and digestive diseases are encouraged to apply.

Role overview

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level gastroenterology and digestive disease care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment supported by experienced consultants, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and modern diagnostic and endoscopy infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of gastrointestinal, digestive, and hepatobiliary conditions.

Provide specialist management for conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures according to clinical privileges, training, expertise, and facility scope.

Perform and interpret relevant gastrointestinal investigations, including upper GI endoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and other diagnostic studies.

Manage common and complex gastrointestinal disorders and provide comprehensive long-term follow-up and continuity of care.

Assess and manage acute gastrointestinal presentations and coordinate appropriate inpatient care when required.

Develop individualised, evidence-based treatment plans according to patient needs and clinical findings.

Collaborate with general surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, nutrition, hepatology, and other specialties for multidisciplinary patient management.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety, infection control, endoscopy safety, and clinical governance standards.

Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical audits, quality improvement, service development, and patient safety initiatives.

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained gastroenterology consultants holding recognised qualifications such as:

American Board of Internal Medicine with recognised gastroenterology fellowship

UK CCT / MRCP with recognised specialist training in gastroenterology

European Board / national specialist certification in gastroenterology

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian FRACP

Arab Board

MD / DNB / DM / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification in gastroenterology

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

Highly competitive tax-free salary package

Performance-based incentives where applicable

Housing allowance or premium accommodation support

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

Continuing medical education support

Visa and onboarding assistance

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 or eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.