Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon

Role Overview

Astra ProMed is hiring a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time position based in Dubai to join a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, delivering clinical excellence, patient safety, and high-quality surgical outcomes across elective and emergency cases.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Diagnose and manage fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, tendon disorders, joint diseases, and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions.
• Evaluate and manage patients with osteoarthritis, sports injuries, traumatic orthopedic conditions, and chronic joint disorders.
• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including X-rays, CT scans, MRI, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Surgical Management

• Perform elective and emergency orthopedic surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Perform appropriate orthopedic procedures, including fracture fixation, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and joint replacement surgery, where appropriately trained.
• Provide surgical and non-surgical management of upper and lower limb conditions.
• Perform advanced laparoscopic-free, minimally invasive orthopedic procedures and other relevant surgical interventions within the authorized scope of practice.
• Assess and manage complex orthopedic trauma and post-traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.

Pre-operative & Post-operative Care

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, informed consent, and post-operative follow-up.
• Identify and manage post-operative complications, including infection, implant-related problems, and delayed bone healing.

Treatment Planning & Collaboration

• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans in collaboration with physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists.
• Collaborate with rheumatologists, neurologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, pain specialists, and other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

Teaching & Leadership

• Supervise and mentor junior orthopedic surgeons, residents, and surgical team members.
• Provide patient education regarding surgical procedures, treatment options, risks, rehabilitation, and preventive care.

Governance & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Orthopedic Surgery or Orthopedics & Traumatology.
• PQR Tier 1 recognized specialist qualification is required.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience in Orthopedic Surgery, subject to qualification and regulatory requirements.
• Strong clinical and surgical experience in managing complex musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.
• Demonstrated competence in orthopedic trauma surgery, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, and other relevant surgical procedures.
• Experience with advanced minimally invasive orthopedic techniques is highly desirable.
• Eligible for MOHAP Consultant classification/license in Sharjah, subject to applicable UAE PQR qualification and experience requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent surgical, clinical, leadership, communication, and patient-management skills.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time.
• 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, well-equipped orthopedic surgical facilities.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.