_{03rd February, 2026}

Transplant Surgeon – Specialist / Consultant
Location: – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type Full-time
Salary Package AED 80,000 – 110,000+ per month (all-inclusive, tax-free)

Benefits

• Tax-free income
• Housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance (family covered)
• Education allowance for dependent children
• Annual leave: 30–45 days
• Annual air tickets
• End-of-service gratuity as per UAE labor law

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Transplant Surgeon (Specialist / Consultant) in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will deliver advanced surgical care in solid organ transplantation while contributing to the growth of transplant services in accordance with international clinical standards and UAE regulatory requirements.
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

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