_{14th December, 2025}

Deputy Medical Director – Surgical
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Package: AED 300,000 – 500,000 per year (≈ AED 25,000 – 41,600 per month) + full benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
 
Overview A leading private healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking an experienced Deputy Medical Director – Surgical to support and drive the hospital’s surgical services. This confidential opportunity is ideal for a senior surgeon with a strong track record in departmental leadership, ideally at HOD or equivalent level, ready to take on a higher leadership role.
Female candidates are preferred.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for surgical departments, supporting the Medical Director.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance, and service development across all surgical specialties.
• Collaborate with consultants, department heads, and hospital administration to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Lead initiatives to improve clinical efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
• Mentor and develop surgical leaders and junior medical staff.
• Participate in hospital committees, policy development, and multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Contribute to recruitment, credentialing, and performance appraisal of surgical staff.

Candidate Profile

• Senior consultant/surgeon with a strong surgical background and experience in departmental leadership (HOD level preferred).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Eligible for Consultant / Leadership licensing with the relevant UAE health authority.

Compensation & Benefits

• Tax-free salary: AED 300,000 – 500,000 per year (negotiable based on experience).
• Housing allowance or company-provided accommodation.
• Comprehensive health insurance for the consultant and dependents.
• Education allowance for children’s schooling (if applicable).
• Transport/car allowance or company car.
• Annual flights home for consultant and family.
• Relocation support including visa and moving costs.
• Bonus/incentive structure linked to clinical volumes and leadership KPIs.
• End-of-service gratuity in line with UAE regulations.

Contract Details

• Full UAE employment contract with standard probationary period.
• Consultant-level notice period applies.
• Long-term leadership opportunity in a leading surgical hospital in Dubai.

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