Transplant Surgeon - Specialist / Consultant

Client of First Medical Center

Transplant Surgeon Specialist / Consultant
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in solid organ transplant procedures (as per specialty and scope of practice)
• Evaluate and manage transplant candidates pre-operatively
• Provide comprehensive post-operative care and long-term follow-up for transplant recipients
• Participate in organ procurement and donor management processes
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary transplant teams, including hepatology, nephrology, ICU, anesthesia, and nursing
• Ensure adherence to national transplant regulations, ethical standards, and hospital policies
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and outcome reporting
• Participate in on-call rotas as required
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support teaching, mentoring, and training of junior medical staff

Qualifications & Requirements For Specialist Level:

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Completion of recognized specialty training in General Surgery
• Subspecialty training or fellowship in Transplant Surgery
• Board certification or equivalent recognized qualification
• Minimum 3 years post-specialist experience in transplant surgery
• Eligibility for DOH (Abu Dhabi) Specialist license

For Consultant Level:

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent)
• Completion of higher specialty training in General Surgery
• Advanced fellowship in Transplant Surgery from a recognized center
• Board Certification (e.g., UK CCT, American Board, European Board, or equivalent)
• Minimum 5+ years post-consultant experience in transplant surgery
• Eligibility for DOH (Abu Dhabi) Consultant license

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proven expertise in transplant surgical techniques relevant to specialty
• Strong decision-making and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and evidence-based medicine
• Experience working in high-acuity or tertiary care hospital settings

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in government or large tertiary hospitals
• Exposure to international transplant programs
• Research, publications, or involvement in transplant registries