Job Description

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