Specialist Gastroenterologist

Role Overview

Specialist Gastroenterologist at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders with a patient-centered approach to clinical care within a leading healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Diagnosis and Management

• 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.
• Assess patients with abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, altered bowel habits, nausea, vomiting, and unexplained weight loss.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical assessment, laboratory investigations, imaging, and endoscopic findings.

Endoscopic Procedures

• 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.

Cancer Screening and Surveillance

• Provide appropriate screening and surveillance for colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.

Patient Education and Counseling

• Provide patient education regarding lifestyle, nutrition, medication adherence, and preventive healthcare.

Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Care

• Collaborate with surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, nutritionists, and other specialists.

Governance, Quality and Professional Development

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with clinical governance and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent patient-management skills.

Additional Information

• 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.