JOB TITLE: Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon - Abu Dhabi LOCATION : Abu Dhabi EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-time SECTOR : Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group ABOUT THE ROLE A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is expanding its facial trauma, jaw surgery, oral surgery and complex dental-maxillofacial care and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon to join its growing clinical team.
The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assess and manage oral, jaw, facial and maxillofacial surgical conditions.
• Perform procedures such as impacted tooth surgery, facial trauma repair, jaw pathology management, implants and orthognathic surgery according to scope.
• Coordinate complex cases with dentistry, ENT, plastic surgery, orthodontics, radiology and anaesthesia.
• Provide perioperative care, consent, complication management and follow-up planning.
• Support emergency services for facial injuries, infections and acute maxillofacial conditions.
• Maintain documentation, infection control and surgical governance standards.
• Highly competitive tax-free salary package • Performance-based incentives where applicable • Housing allowance or premium accommodation support • Comprehensive medical insurance • Annual return flight tickets • Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage • Continuing medical education support • Visa and onboarding assistance LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT • Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance • DataFlow and credential verification support • Visa and regulatory processing assistance • Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable • Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE • Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant oral & maxillofacial surgeon candidates holding recognised qualifications such as: • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery UK specialist registration / FRCS OMFS • European Board / national OMFS specialist qualification • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian FRACDS / FRACS where applicable • Arab Board • MDS / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.
