Consultant – Adult Critical Care Specialist (ICU) - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

📋 Full Job Description:

🔍 Position Overview:

• Full-time consultant position in the Critical Care / ICU Department
• Focused on overseeing and optimizing comprehensive care for critically ill adult patients.

🩺 Key Responsibilities:

• Lead management of patients in ICU with conditions such as:
  • Sepsis
  • ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
  • Multi-organ dysfunction
  • Cardiac or neurological emergencies
• Perform advanced ICU procedures including:
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Central venous and arterial catheter insertion
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Hemodynamic and neurological monitoring
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate acute care transitions.
• Collaborate with intensivists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists, and nursing staff.
• Participate in quality improvement programs, protocol development, and ICU expansions.
• Teach and mentor residents, nurses, and critical care fellows.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with DHA and international standards.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to innovations in critical care practices.

🎓 Requirements:

• MD or equivalent with specialization/fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
• Board Certification in Adult Critical Care Medicine (e.g. US, UK, Canada) is highly desirable
• Valid or eligible for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license
• Minimum of 5 years’ ICCU/ICU experience as a Consultant or equivalent
• Strong decision-making skills in high-acuity environments
• Western board training or experience required (e.g. US, UK, CA, AUS, NZ)

🎁 Benefits:

• Highly competitive, tax-free monthly salary: AED 80,000 – AED 90,000
• Full medical insurance for self and dependents
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and promotion
• Supportive work culture with modern ICU infrastructure
• Potential relocation/lodging support for international hires