Clinical Microbiologist

About the role

This position is for an internationally trained medical professional with specialist qualifications in clinical microbiology to support accurate diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in a leading hospital.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee and interpret microbiological investigations for bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections.
• Review and validate laboratory results, including culture reports, microscopy findings and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
• Advise clinicians on specimen collection, diagnostic testing and interpretation of microbiology findings.
• Provide guidance on antimicrobial selection, resistance patterns and support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Monitor emerging antimicrobial resistance and contribute to infection prevention and control programmes.
• Maintain laboratory quality‑control procedures and ensure compliance with biosafety and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in Clinical or Medical Microbiology.
• Relevant experience in clinical microbiology diagnostics, laboratory interpretation and infectious disease investigations.
• Eligibility for professional licensing in the UAE.

Required skills

• Microbiological investigations
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
• Laboratory quality management systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Medical insurance, annual leave and air travel benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a modern healthcare facility with established diagnostic laboratory services.