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Specialist - Gastroenterology

United Arab Emirates NMC Healthcare Estimated salary: AED 35,000–60,000 per month, depending on qualifications, licensing, experience, procedures and benefits
Role summary

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The Gastroenterology Specialist is expected to diagnose and manage gastrointestinal, liver and digestive-system conditions, conduct consultations, interpret investigations, and perform or support procedures such as endoscopy where appropriately credentialed. Requirements typically include an MBBS or equivalent medical degree, a recognized postgraduate qualification in Gastroenterology, relevant specialist experience, and eligibility for UAE medical licensing through the applicable health authority. The candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, patient-focused communication, accurate documentation, teamwork and commitment to evidence-based care. Experience in a hospital or multispecialty setting, familiarity with electronic medical records, and the ability to manage urgent and complex cases would be advantageous.

About the employer

NMC Healthcare is one of the UAE’s established private healthcare providers, operating hospitals, medical centres, pharmacies and diagnostic services across the country and internationally. Founded in Abu Dhabi, the organisation serves patients through a broad network of multidisciplinary clinical teams and specialist services. Its facilities provide outpatient consultations, inpatient treatment, emergency care, surgery, diagnostics and advanced medical services. NMC focuses on accessible, patient-centred healthcare supported by experienced physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and modern clinical infrastructure. Employment packages may vary by facility and seniority, but commonly include licensing support, medical coverage, annual leave and other relocation-related benefits. The organisation’s multicultural workforce and large patient base provide specialists with opportunities to work in a diverse, fast-developing healthcare market.

What the job usually comes with in the UAE

Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UAE, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

RegistrationDoctors and lab technicians pass local licence exams (federal, Dubai or Abu Dhabi authority); nurses: ask
RelocationEmployer pays recruitment, travel and residence-permit costs (by law)
HousingAirline crew get free furnished housing; for other jobs it varies (housing or an allowance), so ask
FlightsJoining flight is usual; a yearly home ticket for airline crew; other jobs vary, so ask
ContractFixed term, no maximum length since 2022; probation 6 months at most (by law)
Leave30 days a year after year 1; end-of-service gratuity 21 days' basic pay a year, 30 after year 5 (by law)
Income tax0%; the UAE levies no income tax on individuals

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the UAE?

How it works: Employer-sponsored permit; the portal lists no local-first test. Physicians and lab technicians must pass local licence exams (emirate or federal health authority).

Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.

Watch for: The portal does not name nurses: ask the hospital which licence and exams your role needs, who books them and who pays.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: UAE Government portal: Preparing to work. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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