We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant Critical Care Physician to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients, with strong expertise in intensive care medicine and the management of complex acute medical conditions.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive critical care services to adult patients with life-threatening and complex medical conditions, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality care in an intensive care environment.
Responsibilities
Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients with complex and life-threatening medical conditions
Provide comprehensive critical care management for patients in intensive care and high-dependency settings
Manage patients with acute respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, infectious, and multi-organ conditions
Provide advanced monitoring and management of critically ill patients
Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation and other advanced respiratory support
Assess and manage patients with sepsis, septic shock, and other critical infections
Provide hemodynamic assessment and management of critically ill patients
Manage acute organ dysfunction and multi-organ failure
Provide appropriate resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill patients
Participate in emergency response and critical care consultations throughout the hospital
Develop individualized treatment and management plans based on clinical assessment and diagnostic findings
Coordinate multidisciplinary care with specialists, nursing teams, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals
Provide appropriate communication and counselling to patients' families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and ongoing care
Monitor treatment response, clinical progress, and potential complications
Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and critical care rounds
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives
Support teaching, training, research, and mentoring activities where required
Qualifications
Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Critical Care Medicine / Intensive Care Medicine
Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including eligible ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification
Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Critical Care / Intensive Care Medicine
Strong clinical experience managing critically ill adult patients
Extensive experience in intensive care and high-dependency environments
Strong experience in mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic management, sepsis, and multi-organ failure
Experience in advanced resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill patients
Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP
Required Skills
Extensive expertise in Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
Advanced management of critically ill patients
Mechanical ventilation and respiratory support
Hemodynamic monitoring and management
Sepsis and septic shock management
Multi-organ failure and complex critical illness management
Advanced resuscitation and stabilization skills
Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and family counselling skills
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary critical care teams
Strong leadership, collaboration, and teamwork skills
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality critical care
Compensation
An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.