We are seeking a highly experienced Consultant Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to join a leading healthcare institution in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in managing critically ill patients, with a particular focus on neurological and neurosurgical conditions, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred critical care.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive intensive care services, including the management of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment and management of critically ill patients in the ICU
Manage patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical conditions requiring intensive care
Manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, and other acute neurological conditions
Provide advanced monitoring and management of critically ill patients
Assess and manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation and other organ support
Monitor neurological status and respond promptly to clinical deterioration
Coordinate care with neurologists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, and other multidisciplinary specialists
Develop and implement evidence-based critical care treatment plans
Provide appropriate post-operative and post-procedural intensive care
Communicate effectively with patients’ families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental development initiatives
Support teaching and training activities where required
Qualifications
Board certification or recognised specialist qualification in Intensive Care Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification
Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Intensive Care Medicine
Significant experience in Neurocritical Care
Strong clinical experience in managing critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients
Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP
Required Skills
Strong expertise in Intensive Care and Neurocritical Care
Comprehensive experience in the management of critically ill patients
Expertise in neurological and neurosurgical emergencies
Experience in mechanical ventilation and advanced organ support
Strong knowledge of neurological monitoring and critical care management
Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage complex and rapidly changing clinical situations
Excellent communication and patient-family counselling skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary critical care team
Strong 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.