The posting
We're Hiring | Specialist Gastroenterologist
📍 Location: DUBAI
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Specialist Gastroenterologist to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions, with a patient-centered approach to clinical care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders.
- Evaluate and manage conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
- Diagnose and manage GERD, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, IBS, IBD, and other gastrointestinal disorders.
- Manage Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and other inflammatory or malabsorptive conditions.
- Diagnose and manage liver diseases, including fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and related complications.
- Evaluate and manage pancreatic and biliary disorders.
- Perform or assist with appropriate gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
- Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy where appropriately trained.
- Perform or coordinate biopsies, polypectomy, and other endoscopic interventions as required.
- Assess patients with abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, altered bowel habits, nausea, vomiting, and unexplained weight loss.
- Provide appropriate screening and surveillance for colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, imaging, and endoscopic findings.
- Collaborate with surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, nutritionists, and other specialists.
- Provide patient education regarding lifestyle, nutrition, medication adherence, and preventive healthcare.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with clinical governance and patient-safety standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.
Requirements
Qualifications
- MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Gastroenterology or Internal Medicine with Gastroenterology specialization.
- Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of post-specialization experience in Gastroenterology.
- Strong clinical experience in general gastroenterology and hepatobiliary disorders.
- Experience in gastroscopy and colonoscopy is highly desirable.
- Experience with therapeutic endoscopy is an added advantage.
- Eligible for DHA Specialist classification/license in Dubai.
- Excellent clinical, communication, and patient-management skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.
- Professional development and CME opportunities.
- Modern multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.



