_{03rd February, 2026}

Consultant – Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Employment Type Full-time
Salary: AED 65,000 – 95,000 per month (all-inclusive, tax-free)
Benefits Package Includes:

• 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 labour law

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join a leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi. The role involves the diagnosis and surgical management of complex conditions affecting the oral cavity, jaws, face, and neck, delivering both elective and emergency services in a modern tertiary care setting.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary surgical environment, supported by advanced operating theatres, imaging, and critical care facilities.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of oral and maxillofacial conditions, including facial trauma, jaw deformities, pathology, infections, and temporomandibular joint disorders
• Perform complex oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, and reconstructive procedures
• Manage head and neck infections, cysts, tumours, and benign lesions
• Provide emergency on-call coverage for maxillofacial trauma and acute conditions as required
• Deliver perioperative care, including pre-operative assessment and post-operative follow-up

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with ENT, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, dentistry, orthodontics, oncology, and anaesthesia teams
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case planning
• Provide specialist consultation and guidance to referring clinicians

Quality, Education & Governance

• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, patient safety, and infection control
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing medical education
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical and dental staff

Qualifications & Experience Essential Requirements

• Medical and/or dental degree from a recognized institution (as per training pathway)
• Specialist or board certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Minimum 5 years of post-specialist consultant-level experience
• Eligibility for licensure with DOH (Abu Dhabi Department of Health)
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic is an advantage)

Preferred Experience

• Experience in facial trauma and complex reconstructive surgery
• Exposure to orthognathic surgery and advanced implantology
• International training or experience (UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or equivalent)
• Experience working in tertiary or academic medical centres

Personal Attributes

• High level of surgical expertise and clinical judgement
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development and clinical excellence

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