The posting
We're Hiring | Specialist Neurosurgeon
📍 Location: DUBAI
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Specialist Neurosurgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of neurological and neurosurgical conditions, with a strong commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, diagnosis, and surgical management of neurosurgical conditions.
- Evaluate and manage patients with brain, spinal, cranial nerve, and peripheral nerve disorders.
- Perform appropriate elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
- Manage brain tumors, spinal tumors, traumatic brain injuries, and other intracranial conditions.
- Diagnose and manage degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders.
- Perform appropriate spinal procedures, including decompression and other surgical interventions where appropriately trained.
- Evaluate patients with hydrocephalus, intracranial pressure disorders, vascular conditions, and other neurological surgical conditions.
- Participate in the management of neurotrauma and emergency neurosurgical cases where required.
- Conduct pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
- Monitor patients for neurological and surgical complications and provide appropriate management.
- Collaborate with neurologists, neuroradiologists, oncologists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Review and interpret relevant MRI, CT, angiography, and other neuroimaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
- Provide patient and family education regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, recovery, and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance 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 Neurosurgery.
- Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of post-specialization experience in Neurosurgery.
- Strong experience in general neurosurgery and the surgical management of brain and spinal conditions.
- Experience in cranial and/or spinal neurosurgery is highly desirable.
- Experience managing emergency neurosurgical and neurotrauma cases is an advantage.
- Eligible for DHA Specialist classification/license in Dubai.
- Excellent surgical, 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.



