Consultant Intensivist (United Arab Emirates) Abu Dhabi

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine. A minimum of 5–10 years of post-specialization experience and eligibility for a DOH Consultant license in Abu Dhabi are required.

Job Summary

We’re Hiring | Consultant Intensivist
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Intensivist to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in intensive care management, advanced life support, mechanical ventilation, and the treatment of critically ill patients. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Manage patients with sepsis, septic shock, respiratory failure, ARDS, and multiorgan dysfunction.
Provide advanced respiratory support, including invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Perform endotracheal intubation, central venous catheterization, arterial line placement, and other critical care procedures, within authorized clinical privileges.
Manage hemodynamically unstable patients requiring vasopressors, advanced monitoring, and organ support.
Lead emergency resuscitation and coordinate the stabilization of critically ill patients.
Interpret diagnostic investigations, including arterial blood gases, ECG, laboratory tests, CT scans, and bedside ultrasound.
Develop individualized critical care treatment plans based on clinical findings and evidence-based guidelines.
Collaborate with anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, surgeons, and other multidisciplinary specialists.
Supervise and mentor junior physicians, ICU nurses, and critical care team members.
Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, ICU protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.
Qualifications
MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
Recognized postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Medicine / Intensive Care Medicine, or an accepted primary specialty with advanced critical care training.
Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualifications are highly desirable.
Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
Strong expertise in mechanical ventilation, advanced airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical patient stabilization.
Valid ACLS certification or equivalent is preferred.
Eligible for the appropriate DOH Consultant classification/license in Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements.
Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
Modern intensive care units and advanced critical care technologies.
Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

The Consultant Intensivist will provide comprehensive diagnosis and management for critically ill patients in the ICU, including advanced respiratory support and hemodynamic monitoring. They are responsible for leading emergency resuscitation efforts and mentoring junior medical staff while ensuring compliance with clinical safety standards.

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