Consultant / Specialist Critical Care Medicine Physician – ICU Leadership & Advanced Life Support , Tertiary Care Hospital ,Duba

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
A leading tertiarycare hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is expanding its Intensive Care & Critical Care Medicine services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant / Specialist Critical Care Medicine Physician to join its multidisciplinary ICU team. This role is focused on delivering high-acuity, life-saving care to critically ill patients within a state-of-the-art intensive care environment equipped with advanced monitoring systems, ventilatory support, and rapid response capabilities.The hospital operates a closed ICU model, supported by intensivists, anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, and specialty consultants, ensuring comprehensive management of complex medical and surgical cases requiring critical care intervention.Role Overview
  • Position: Consultant / Specialist Critical Care Medicine Physician
  • Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Healthcare Setting: Multispecialty tertiary-care hospital - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post speciality
  • Practice Model: Full-time ICU-based care including inpatient management and multidisciplinary collaboration
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, stabilization, and management of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal outcomes through evidence-based intensive care practices.Key Responsibilities - Critical Care Medicine
  • Provide comprehensive management of critically ill patients with conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and severe infections
  • Lead ICU care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic support, and continuous monitoring
  • Perform and supervise advanced life support procedures, including intubation, central line insertion, arterial line placement, and resuscitation
  • Manage ventilated patients, including weaning protocols and advanced respiratory support strategies
  • Coordinate care for post-operative and trauma patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention
  • Participate in rapid response and code blue teams, ensuring timely intervention in life-threatening situations
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency physicians, and subspecialists
  • Interpret and utilise advanced diagnostic data, including laboratory results, imaging, and bedside monitoring systems
  • Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and ICU quality standards
  • Provide family communication and counselling regarding patient condition, prognosis, and treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records in accordance with regulatory standards
  • Participate in clinical audits, ICU quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs
  • Ensure compliance with international critical care guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations
Qualifications & Board RecognitionApplications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Anesthesiology - Critical Care
  • UK CCT / FRCA / MRCP with Critical Care Medicine training
  • Royal College Certification (Canada)
  • Australian Fellowship (FANZCA / CICM)
  • Arab Board in Critical Care Medicine
  • DM / DNB / FCPS Critical Care Medicine or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
Compensation & Benefits
  • Highly competitive tax-free consultant salary
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Housing allowance or accommodation support
  • Comprehensive family medical insurance
  • Annual return flight tickets
  • Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
Licensing & Relocation SupportFull assistance will be provided for:
  • DOH / DHA license conversion guidance
  • Credential verification and documentation support
  • Relocation assistance to Dubai / UAE
  • Hospital onboarding and professional integration support

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