Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide consultant-level diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of ENT conditions

Perform a wide range of elective and emergency ENT procedures, including head and neck cases (as per subspecialty expertise)

Manage outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and operating theatre lists

Participate in on-call and emergency ENT services

Leadership & Service Development

Provide clinical leadership within the ENT department

Support departmental planning, pathway development, and service expansion

Contribute to workforce planning, mentoring, and performance development of junior medical staff

Lead or participate in clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement programs

Multidisciplinary & Academic Role

Collaborate with anesthesiology, radiology, oncology, pediatrics, speech therapy, and other specialties

Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of residents, specialists, and allied health professionals

Support research activities, protocol development, and evidence-based practice

Skills & Competencies

Advanced surgical and clinical expertise in ENT

Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex cases

Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and ethical practice

Desired Candidate Profile

Mandatory Requirements

Medical degree from a recognized institution

Board Certification / CCT / Specialist Certification in Otolaryngology (ENT)

Minimum 8 10 years of post-qualification experience, including consultant-level practice

Proven leadership experience (e.g., Head of Unit, Clinical Lead, Program Director, or equivalent)

Eligibility for DOH (Abu Dhabi) Consultant License

Desirable

Subspecialty expertise (e.g., Head & Neck Surgery, Otology, Rhinology, Pediatric ENT, Laryngology)

Experience in tertiary or high-volume surgical centers

International board certification (UK, US, European, Arab Board, or equivalent)