Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

This is a high-impact, career-elevating opportunity to practice in a JCI-aligned, technologically advanced environment, delivering complex brain and spine care to a diverse international patient population.

The role is ideal for internationally trained neurosurgeons seeking tax-free income, access to advanced surgical infrastructure, and global clinical exposure in the UAE healthcare system.

Role Overview

Position: Consultant / Specialist Neurosurgeon

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Hospital Type: Private / Government / Multispecialty / Tertiary Care (JCI-accredited)

Experience Required: Minimum 3 5+ years post board certification

Clinical Scope: Brain surgery, spine surgery, neurotrauma, and minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive neurosurgical care, working alongside neurologists, intensivists, and rehabilitation specialists.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and surgically manage brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system disorders

Perform cranial surgeries, spine surgeries, tumor resections, and neurotrauma procedures

Conduct minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgical interventions

Manage complex neurological conditions, including brain tumors, vascular malformations, and spinal disorders

Provide pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care, including ICU coordination

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including neurology, oncology, radiology, and rehabilitation

Participate in emergency neurosurgical services and on-call rotations

Ensure adherence to clinical governance, patient safety, and international surgical protocols

Contribute to clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education

Mentor junior doctors and surgical trainees

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary package

Performance-based incentives

Housing allowance or accommodation support

Comprehensive family medical insurance

Annual return air tickets

Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

Continuing medical education (CME) support

Licensing & Relocation Support

End-to-end DHA / DOH license conversion assistance

DataFlow and credential verification support

Visa processing and onboarding assistance

Relocation support for physician and family

A structured onboarding process ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in Dubai.

Desired Candidate Profile

We welcome applications from internationally trained neurosurgeons with recognised qualifications such as:

American Board of Neurological Surgery

UK CCT / FRCS (Neurosurgery)

European Board Certification

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian Fellowship

Arab Board

MCh / DNB Neurosurgery / equivalent recognised super-specialty qualification